The Defender

Data Center Secrets


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A Clean Wisconsin analysis shows just two approved data centers in Wisconsin will use more power than all the homes in our state combined. More than the generation capacity of the Point Beach nuclear plant, the single-largest source of power in Wisconsin. And that leaves a lot of people are wondering, where is all this leading us? What will it mean for Wisconsin's precious water resources, our land, our energy bills? And why is it so hard to find out? In this episode, an in-depth conversation on the secrets of data centers.

Host: Amy Barrilleaux

Guest: Michael Greif, Midwest Environmental Advocates

Resources for You:

AI data centers in Wisconsin will use more energy than all homes in state combined

Large Wisconsin data center tax breaks make benefits unclear

MEA Takes Legal Action to Compel City of Racine to Disclose Data Center's Projected Water Use

PSC approves plan to power AI data center with gas plants, bringing 1,200 MW of new, dirty power to southeast Wisconsin

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