WEC Energy Group

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News ClipWisBusiness·WI

Data center critics alarmed by ATC’s plans to add $2B+ in transmission infrastructure

American Transmission Company (ATC) plans to invest over $2 billion in new transmission infrastructure across Wisconsin to serve data centers, including those for Microsoft, Meta, and Vantage. Critics, such as the Citizens Utility Board, are concerned that the current cost-sharing structure will burden other ratepayers, while utilities maintain data centers will fully cover related transmission expenses. The Public Service Commission and FERC are involved in ongoing tariff cases to determine how these costs will be managed.

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Microsoft Vantage Meta

4/13/2026

News ClipWPR·WI

We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service seeking rate hikes in 2027, 2028

We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service, both owned by WEC Energy Group, have filed requests with the state Public Service Commission for significant electric rate increases in 2027 and 2028. The companies state these hikes are necessary to cover investments in new energy projects and infrastructure, while also proposing special rates for data center customers to bear a substantial portion of these costs. Consumer advocates, however, argue the proposals do not adequately protect residential customers from rising bills.

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4/2/2026