Milwaukee Leaders Advocate for 2% Cap on Utility Rate Increases Amid Data Center Costs
DATA AND AI INFRASTRUCTURE
Milwaukee city leaders and residents are pushing for a 2% annual cap on utility rate increases due to rising energy costs linked to data centers. They urge the Common Council to ensure affordability for all communities, as some face rate hikes as high as 25%. We Energies has proposed a plan for data center companies to absorb 75% of energy costs, leaving 25% to be paid by customers.

Feb 26, 2026, 7:05 PM