Data centers have become a top-tier campaign issue in Wisconsin — all eight governor candidates now back either a construction freeze or strict new regulations after a poll found nearly 70% of voters say costs outweigh benefits. Two Democrats are calling for outright pauses. This follows Wisconsin communities defeating proposals through grassroots organizing earlier this week. Read the full story →
FERC delayed its data center grid connection decision to June, signaling that the federal-state jurisdiction question is more complicated — and more politically sensitive — than anyone expected. If FERC preempts state authority, the large-load tariffs and rate case interventions communities have relied on could be undermined. Read the full story →
Louisiana regulators voted 4-1 to let Entergy bypass normal review for 5,200 MW of additional gas plants for Meta's data center — that's 43% more generating capacity than Entergy currently operates for the entire state. Meta's total investment: $27 billion. The fast-tracking pattern we flagged April 15 just got bigger. Read the full story →
Also today: Potomac River named most endangered. FPL's $6.9B rate hike heads to FL Supreme Court. Ohio constitutional amendment effort advances. Maine moratorium awaits governor's action.