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🌱 Patch AM: Will Port Washington’s new AI data center spike your power bill?
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In today's newsletter:
- Will Port Washington’s new AI data center spike your power bill?
Today's riddle: What did the clock say when it ran out of batteries? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Port Washington-Saukvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Friday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 41 and low of 33 degrees.
- Saturday: Low clouds, temps: high: 39, low: 33.
- Sunday: Strong winds developing, with a high of 40 and low of 17 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
📰 News we're reading
• As energy-hungry data centers loom, Wisconsin ratepayers owe $1B on shuttered power plants (telegraphherald.com) — Port Washington is slated to host a major new AI-focused data center, and state regulators will soon weigh how its massive power needs affect local utility bills. A Wisconsin Watch investigation explains how residents statewide already owe about $1 billion for closed coal plants and explores whether new power plants for data centers, including Port Washington’s, could leave ratepayers paying for stranded assets for decades. 
Find out what's happening in Port Washington-Saukvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
📸 Around Port Washington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Port Washington
- 4-H GPS/Mapping Project Meeting
Adventure Lab , Port Washington
1:00 pm - New Year's Holiday- Office closed
Ozaukee 4-H , 122 W Main St , Port Washington - LIBRARY CLOSED
U.S.S. Liberty Memorial Public Library , 1620 11th Avenue , Grafton - 4-H Quilting Project Meeting: Returning Members
Ye Olde Schoolhouse , 318 Green Bay Rd , Cedarburg
10:00 am
Sunday December 28
Wednesday December 31
Saturday January 3
📣 Port Washington Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Spectacular ELF-tacular Holiday Exhibit at the CCC
Cedarburg Cultural Center , W62N546 Washington Ave. , Cedarburg
10:00 am - The Little Show: CCC's Annual Juried Exhibit
Cedarburg Cultural Center , W62N546 Washington Ave. , Cedarburg
10:00 am - Main Street Gallery - ''Blizzard of Art''
Cedarburg Cultural Center , W62N546 Washington Ave , Cedarburg
10:00 am - Live Music- Time Breitels
Casey Key Pub , 1315 Wisconsin Ave , Grafton
8:00 pm - Jerry Unger SOLO - Stagecoach Inn - Cedarburg WI — Jerry Unger Music
The Stagecoach Inn Bed and Breakfast , W61 N520 Washington Ave , Cedarburg
7:00 pm - Taylor Swift “The Life of a Showgirl” Album Party w/ The Anti-Heroes Tribute Band
Ember Social , 1329 Wisconsin Ave , Grafton
2:00 pm - SOfit Swimming at Grafton Aquatic Center
Grafton Family Aquatic Center , 649 N Green Bay Rd , Grafton
5:30 pm - Winter Camp 2025 Session 2 - Saukville, WI 2025
Riveredge Nature Center , 4458 County Rd Y , Saukville
9:00 am
Friday December 26
Saturday December 27
Sunday December 28
Monday December 29
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Does anyone know whose house this is?
My package was delivered to the wrong house by UPS and it was a xmas gift for a family member. (Nextdoor Columbia Park)
- Wisconsin Staffing posted a job opening for Quality Control Line Tech in Port Washington. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Assistant Manager up to $50,000/yr. in Port Washington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Port Washington here.
🗞 Nearby News
Saukville
- Ozaukee County lottery players hope for Christmas miracle with $1.7B Powerball jackpot (tmj4.com)
Cedarburg
Ok Port Washington! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m out of time.
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