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BECI Line Sparks Wisconsin Grid Debate | Green Bay News
A massive new power line project in Wisconsin, BECI, is sparking fierce local opposition and political drama as candidates clash over its future. Designed to carry 765 kilovolts from the western border to Illinois, it’s touted as essential for clean energy and grid reliability—but residents of the scenic Driftless region fear disruption and suspect it’s mainly to fuel data centers. Both gubernatorial hopefuls, Democrat David Crowley and Republican Tom Tiffany, now oppose the project, though their past ties to clean energy groups add complexity. Developers say the plan predates the data center…
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