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Xcel Energy asks Wisconsin regulators to make data centers pay full power costs
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk Joseph Swanson , as published by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information on the proposal and its potential impact can be found through KSTP 5 Eyewitness News, which reported on the request.
Xcel Energy has made a request to Wisconsin regulators regarding large power users. The company wants new projects or major expansions that use 100 megawatts or more of electricity to pay the full cost of the power they need. This proposal would apply to data centers and other large power users.
Details of the request are available from Xcel Energy and Wisconsin regulators. Further information on the proposal and its potential impact can be found through KSTP 5 Eyewitness News, which reported on the request.
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Category: local Published: June 23, 2026 Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Xcel Energy has made a request to Wisconsin regulators regarding large power users. The company wants new projects or major expansions that use 100 megawatts or more of electricity to pay the full…
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