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A new $1 billion data center is proposed in Grant County, Wisconsin, amid heightened scrutiny over utility costs for large consumers. The Public Service Commission is examining how to structure electricity rates for data centers, which are expected to demand significant power.

This potential project is one of eight major data center proposals in the state. Officials are debating whether costs will be borne entirely by data centers or shared with residential customers. A hearing on the matter is scheduled for February 10. Recent legislation aims to prevent local governments from signing nondisclosure agreements regarding data center projects, reflecting public concern about transparency and cost allocation.