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WI AB840
Bill
Status
Engrossed
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shannon Zimmerman
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AI Summary
- Public Service Commission must ensure costs for constructing or extending electric infrastructure primarily serving data centers cannot be allocated to or recovered from other utility customers
- Renewable energy facilities primarily serving a data center's electrical load must be located on-site at the data center
- Data centers must use closed-loop cooling systems that recycle a fixed volume of water, and operators must annually report total water usage to the Department of Natural Resources
- Operators must file a bond or other security with DNR covering estimated reclamation costs before commencing data center operations
- Owners of incomplete data center projects must notify DNR and restore the construction site to its pre-construction condition
Legislative Description
Certain requirements related to data centers.
Last Action
Available for scheduling
3/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Utilities, Technology and Tourism1/23/2026
Rules1/15/2026
State Affairs1/9/2026
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