Wisconsin electricity demand projected to rise 40% by 2032 due to data centers, state report finds
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A draft report from Wisconsin's Public Service Commission projects that electricity demand in the state could rise by over 40% by 2032, driven primarily by hyperscale data centers. This forecast means Wisconsin will need significant new energy infrastructure. While utilities advocate for an "all of the above" generation strategy, consumer advocates and environmental groups worry about higher costs for ratepayers and increased climate impacts.
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bskyWisconsin electricity demand projected to rise 40% by 2032 due to data centers, state report findswpr.orgKey quotes
· 4 pulledElectricity demand in Wisconsin could increase by more than 40 percent by 2032.
The finding, part of a new draft report by state utility regulators, means the state will need to build significant infrastructure to meet rising energy needs.
Utilities say they'll be able to meet the spike with an 'all of the above' approach to energy generation.
But consumer advocates and environmental groups are concerned Wisconsin utilities will do so at the cost of ratepayers, while worsening the effects of climate change.
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