Isaiah Ness: Wisconsin’s unfolding energy crisis — data centers, AI, and who really pays

The column below reflects the views of the author, and these opinions are neither endorsed nor supported by WisOpinion.com. Data centers, artificial intelligence, and fossil fuels dominated headlines in 2025. Across the United States, more than $350 billion was invested in AI and data-center infrastructure, with tens of billions of dollars proposed in Wisconsin. Investment and economic development...