Banker with a Beer: Xcel Energy Discusses Potential Impacts of Data Centers

On this episode of Banker With a Beer, Jerry invites Julie Thoney on to the show. Julie is a Community Relations & Economic Development Manager for Xcel Energy. To start the episode off they talk about the proposed ideas of a data center being built near Menomonie, what that means as a worker for Xcel energy, and what it would mean for people in the area. Thoney talks about Wisconsin regulations and how the artificial intelligence companies would have to pay up front for their buildings and lines, not the taxpayer. Next, she addresses concerns about data centers’ water usage, and what that energy production would really look like here in Wisconsin under our regulations. She then touches on personal solar panel systems for homes: how it helps the energy grid, and helping customers set up their own systems. Other topics include Energy costs in Wisconsin, If we will see more power lines being built, and the future of nuclear power in Wisconsin!#eauclairepodcast #podcastrecommendation #datacenters #wisconsindatacenter #solarpower #energycosts #lowermyenergybill #chippewafalls #menomonie