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Microsoft president says he would support a Wisconsin law to regulate data centers

Smith backs Wisconsin data-center standards and a higher-price plan to protect consumers from electricity hikes.
Microsoft views data centers as economic drivers but pledges transparency on water use and energy.
The plan includes commitments to minimize water use and avoid raising local electric prices.
Wisconsin communities have protested data-center projects amid concerns about energy and water demand.
State lawmakers are weighing bills to require water recycling and renewable-energy sourcing for centers.
Microsoft has invested billions in Wisconsin data centers in Mount Pleasant and Kenosha.
Caledonia plans were scrapped after community feedback, another example of local pushback.
The initiative aims to raise the bar on transparency and accountability for data-center campuses.
The discussions come as lawmakers propose rules tying data centers to local electricity rates and water-use reporting.

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