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News ClipThe Cap Times·WI

At least 12 data center proposals in Alliant territory, documents show

At least 12 data center proposals are underway within Alliant Energy's service area in Wisconsin, with details largely withheld from the public due to transparency issues and non-disclosure agreements. The Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) recently ruled on electric rates for a Meta data center in Beaver Dam and stipulated that future data centers must apply for a large-load tariff, aiming to improve transparency for the public.

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Data center developments across Wisconsin are facing significant public and political debate, including a referendum in Port Washington to restrict large-scale projects and a lawsuit seeking to block it. Statewide polls indicate strong voter belief that data center costs outweigh benefits, and an opponent of a proposed data center was elected mayor in Menomonie. Debates also persist over nondisclosure agreements and the financial responsibility for electricity infrastructure.

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4/15/2026