(MADISON) Large data centers in Wisconsin will have to pay all of the costs for the increased energy demand they create, and not regular utility customers like homes and other businesses. That’s the result of Friday’s ruling by the Wisconsin Public Service Commission.
“Customers should not pay a single cent to subsidize the service of data centers or very large customers. Not now, and not decades from now,” said Commissioner Kristy Nieto said.
The commission made other changes to strengthen protections for customers, like expanding which data centers are covered by its ruling, and requiring longer contracts.
