Updates
PSC Comment window opens!
This is stage is critical in the regulatory process. During scoping, the public helps determine what environmental, community, and property impacts the state must study before any decision is made. At this point no route has been approved, no construction has been authorized. The PSC is deciding what impacts must be studied in the EIS, or Environmental Impact Statement. Issues raised now shape the entire review going forward.
You do not have to wait for public meetings to make your voice heard.
Written scoping comments may be submitted now until February 6th.
How to Submit Comments
Option 1: Online (Fastest)
Go to https://apps.psc.wi.gov/ERF/ERF/comment/filecomment.aspx?util=137&case=CE&num=221
Follow the prompts to submit your comments
All comments become part of the public record.
Option 2: By Snail Mail
Mail must be received by February 6, 2026.
PSC Environmental Review Coordinator – Docket 137-CE-221
Andrew Craft
Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
P.O. Box 7854
Madison, WI 53707-7854
What Should Comments Address?
The PSC encourages comments on:
Environmental impacts (wetlands, waterways, wildlife, forests)
Human and property impacts (homes, farms, land use, property values)
Route-specific concerns
Alternatives and mitigation measures
Coalition Focus
While each letter should reflect personal concerns, a common theme is critical:
The Environmental Impact Statement should fully evaluate the use of pre-existing high power transmission corridors (as opposed to expanding home service corridors to high power) or the Alternative Route, rather than creating new greenfield corridors.
Letters previously sent to ATC may also be reused and submitted to the PSC during this scoping period.
Public Scoping Meeting – Port Washington
Attendance is optional but encouraged.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Holiday Inn Express – Banquet Hall
350 E Seven Hills Road
Port Washington, WI 53074
Sessions at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. (identical sessions)
Attending a meeting does not replace submitting written comments — doing both is best.
Deadline
All written scoping comments must be submitted by Friday, February 6, 2026.
This is one of the most important opportunities for public input in the entire process.
If you need help writing your letter please contact us protectfredoniacoalition@gmail.com
Intervenors…
The Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO)—the organization responsible for overseeing the high-voltage power grid and the wholesale electricity market—has formally intervened with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC). MISO’s intervention may benefit the Reliable Energy Alliance (Saukville Trenton and Fredonia, Farmington groups), as it introduces additional scrutiny, highlights uncertainty, may limit ATC’s unilateral authority, and reinforces the Commission’s obligation to fully evaluate route options and community impacts.
As of yesterday, Port Washington Mayor Ted Neitzke IV informed us in person at the Port Washington Common Council meeting that his application to intervene with the PSC—advocating for selection of the alternative route—was mailed that morning. In addition, Vantage has publicly stated that it will also be intervening in support of choosing the alternative route.
As of this morning, Ozaukee County has passed a resolution opposing the preferred and preferred contingent routes and supporting selection of the alternative route. This county resolution joins those already adopted by surrounding townships, including Saukville, Fredonia, Farmington, and Trenton. We are deeply grateful for the leadership and support of Ozaukee County, Mayor Ted Neitzke, and Vantage in encouraging the Commission to select the alternative route.
Legislative Outreach
WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
Friends, Neighbors, Concerned Property and Business Owners in Ozaukee, Washington, Sheboygan Counties, and outlying areas:
TAKE ACTION AGAINST THE PROPOSED POWER LINES.
Those opposed to the power lines being placed anywhere but along the Alternate Route using the existing utility corridors, use your voice! Now is the time to contact our legislators. Use your voices and submit emails, letters and make phone calls:
Senator Feyen’s office and Senator Habush Sinykin’s office and recommend a three-step approach for maximum impact once public comments open:
*Phone call to the legislator’s office
*Written letter (prepare your letter to discuss the environmental impact to your property)
*Email follow-up
Our ask is for legislators to:
Endorse opposition to the Preferred and Preferred Contingent routes
Support the existing/alternate route as the most reasonable and least harmful option
Submit that (same) letter to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) during the public comment period
For now, the initial legislative focus includes the following offices:
Senator Dan Feyen – District 20
920-952-7001 | 608-266-5300
Senator Jodi Habush Sinykin – District 8
608-266-5830
Sen.HabushSinykin@legis.wisconsin.gov
Representative Rick Gundrum – Assembly District 58
608-237-9158
Rep.Gundrum@legis.wisconsin.gov
Representative Rob Brooks – Assembly District 59
608-237-9159
Rep.Rob.Brooks@legis.wisconsin.gov
Representative Paul Melotik – Assembly District 22
608-237-9122
Rep.Melotik@legis.wisconsin.gov
Representative Robin Vos - Assembly District 63
Rep.vos@legis.wisconsin.gov
Representative Tyler August - Assembly District 31
608-237-9131
Rep.August@legis.wisconsin.gov
Governor Tony Evers
Madison Office: 608-266-1212
Milwaukee Office: 414-227-4344
Thank you for taking time to alert our representatives as we move into the next phase.
Fox 6 Interview
Following the press release yesterday announcing an official alliance between Protect Fredonia Coalition and Advocated for Responsible Power (Saukville) Fox 6 came out to interview leaders of both groups. https://www.fox6now.com/news/port-washington-data-center-residents-unite-against-proposed-powerline-routes
Letters sent
Our legal team has composed two letters to reinforce our stance and to highlight the backing of the Port Washington mayor’s proclamation which he read aloud at last Tuesdays common council meeting advocating against choosing the proposed preferred routing. The mayor’s letter can be viewed in our last update post. Our letters in response to this have been sent to Vantage and ATC, as well as CC’d to important figures and officials. Both are posted below.
Oct 21st Port mayor proclamation
Tuesday’s Port Washington common council meeting was held at the Holiday in Express to accommodate a larger audience and news teams. Below is the proclamation put forth by the mayor. Below that are links to news coverage of the meeting.
Donations Sought
Taking legal action to protect our interests will be costly. We will have to hire lawyers and consultants to help us develop our strategies and possibly litigate these issues. We have formed an LLC for the Protect Fredonia Coalition and have opened a bank account. We have been receiving donations from members of our community, with deep and sincere appreciation. If you would like to donate to support our cause, and our opposition to the power lines, please write a check to “Protect Fredonia LLC” Please send us a message or give us a call for check drop off details at this point in time.
Thank you for your support of this important cause!
-PFC
Saukville Cancels Meeting
The October 22nd meeting that was called for by Saukville has now been canceled by Saukville.
Columbus Day and…
Today is also Indigenous Peoples' Day, honoring the First Nations. Please take action today to protect and preserve the sacred effigy mounds, burial sites, viewshed, and other archaeological assets of Indigenous Peoples along the Milwaukee River corridor from destruction by the extra high-voltage power lines that would transmit massive amounts of electrical power to the proposed data center in Port Washington. Protect Fredonia!
Public Hearing Oct 16 - Data Center
Attend these meetings and make your concerns over the data center plan heard once again by the officials of Port Washington.
