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Xcel Energy asks Wisconsin regulators to make data centers pay full power costs
By Joseph Swanson at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
Xcel Energy wants Wisconsin regulators to require large new power users, like data centers, to pay the full cost of the electricity they need.
The proposal would apply to new projects or major expansions of 100 megawatts or more. It includes data centers and other large power users.
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Key takeaway The proposal would apply to new projects or major expansions of 100 megawatts or more.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
In the Twin Cities area, this development has implications for Minneapolis ' own economic development efforts. As the city continues to attract businesses and industries that rely on significant power consumption, the potential costs and benefits of such projects come into focus. Xcel Energy's proposal in Wisconsin suggests that the company may pursue similar measures in Minnesota, which could impact the viability of large-scale projects in Minneapolis. The requirement for 15-year commitments and financial security measures may give local officials pause when considering incentives for data centers and other power-intensive businesses. Minneapolis leaders will likely be watching this situation closely, as the city seeks to balance its own economic growth with the need to protect residents and small businesses from shouldering undue costs. The outcome in Wisconsin may set a precedent for how Xcel Energy approaches similar issues in Minnesota, making this a story with significant local stakes.
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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 wants Wisconsin regulators to require large new power users, like data centers, to pay the full cost of the electricity they need.
The proposal would apply to new projects or major expansions of 100 megawatts or more. It includes data centers and other large power users.
Xcel En...
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