Tech
Data Centers Could Hike Wisconsin Energy Demand by 40% by 2032
Draft report: 72% of peak electricity load associated with 3 data center developments.
Jul 7th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Residents Sue Microsoft Over Noise From New Mount Pleasant Data Center
Sturtevant neighbors file a federal class action, alleging constant humming and property damage.
Jul 3rd, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Republicans And Democrat Unite To Defend State AI Authority
Anderson and Neylon back a national standard but reject efforts to tie states’ hands on AI regulation.
Jul 3rd, 2026 by Royce Podeszwa, Wisconsin Public Radio
Oracle Sues Wisconsin Regulators Over Data Center Financing Rules
Tech giant says PSC’s strict financial requirements could push its $15 billion Port Washington project elsewhere.
Jun 25th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Xcel Energy Proposal to PSC Pays Full Cost of Data Center Projects
State Public Service Commission has moved to tougher stance on data centers.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Microsoft Finishes Constructing Mount Pleasant Data Center, Plans More
Construction of second data center starts. Village board approved up to 15 centers.
Jun 24th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Wisconsin Public Radio
How a Driftless Area Data Center Deal Fell Apart
Big talk of $2 billion, 500-acre proposal faces some support and louder opposition.
Jun 23rd, 2026 by Tom Kertscher
Hundreds of Western Wisconsin Residents Gather to Reject Data Centers
Frustration with deals that appear to favor the financial interests of tech billionaires.
Jun 15th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
We Energies, Oracle Want Looser Financial Protections for Data Centers
Companies ask state regulators to require less collateral for new projects.
Jun 13th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
AI-Powered Cameras Now Watch for Wildfires in Wisconsin
Xcel Energy has 8 cameras each monitoring 70 miles of land across northeast Wisconsin.
Jun 8th, 2026 by Courtney Everett, Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Legislators Oppose Utilities’ Push for No-Bid Power Line Projects
Competitive proposals will help ratepayers, lower costs, foster innovation, they argue.
Jun 3rd, 2026 by Paul Kiefer
Three Meetings For Public To Learn About Controversial Walmart Redevelopment
Public will be able to ask questions about library, self-storage, housing and data center.
Jun 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
