Wisconsin Public Service

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News ClipVernonReporter·WI

More data, more gas? Wisconsin power plant rules face scrutiny

Wisconsin's data center growth is increasing electricity demand, raising concerns among clean energy advocates that the state's utility business model incentivizes fossil fuel investments over cleaner alternatives. Advocates point to proposed natural gas plants by Invenergy and We Energies, arguing for a new system to ensure cost-effective clean energy choices and protect consumers from potential rate hikes.

electricity environmental government

9/15/2026

News ClipUrban Milwaukee·WI

State Regulators Change We Energies’ Data Center Rates to Protect Customers

Wisconsin state regulators have unanimously approved a modified special rate plan for large data centers served by We Energies. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin made changes to the utility's proposal to ensure existing customers do not subsidize the energy costs for data centers, which are projected to significantly increase energy demand.

electricity government

Meta Microsoft

4/26/2026

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.

electricity government opposition

4/2/2026