Madison council introduces electric-rate class for high-intensity users
Council members introduced Ordinance 35-2026 to define "high-intensity" electric customers (chiefly data centers), create a new rate class, require pre-service applications and service agreements, and permit immediate load curtailment to protect local residential reliability. First reading passed on roll call.
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Acting Mayor Bob Landrigan presided as the council introduced Ordinance 35-2026 to amend borough code to establish an electric rate class for "high-intensity" users, citing concerns about the strain such customers can place on the municipal electric system.
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