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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 15 MIN

After years of declining energy use, how will Wisconsin power data centers?

from Lake Effect Spotlight · host WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR

Massive data centers are coming to Wisconsin to help power the global boom in artificial intelligence. The data centers will add demand for electricity and water. And this comes after years of declining usage of both in Wisconsin. So how might that impact Wisconsin’s electricity and water infrastructure? To find out, WUWM’s Maayan Silver is joined by Tyler Byrnes. He’s senior research associate for the Wisconsin Policy Forum, which recently released a report on data centers and utilities. 

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