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Leah Steinberg

Higher gas and electric bill: Company proposes rate hikes for 2025, 2026
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The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) hosted two public hearings in Ashwaubenon on Thursday, to hear local opinions regarding a proposal by Wisconsin Public Service Corporation (WPS) to raise…

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Navigating Utility Rate Increases: What You Need to Know 
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Each year, utility companies propose rate hikes that can significantly impact Wisconsin households. These increases often cover infrastructure improvements, rising fuel costs, or investments in clean energy, but not all…

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Concerned about WPS’ electric, natural gas rates? Weigh in at upcoming public hearing
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At a recent public hearing in Green Bay, WPS customers voiced concerns over proposed rate hikes for 2025 and 2026. The request comes as rising electricity and utility bills garner national…

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Customers attend public hearings on possible We Energies rate hike
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At recent public hearings, many We Energies customers opposed the proposed rate hike for 2025-26, which could raise utility bills $143 annually. Concerns centered on affordability, with retirees and low-income…

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The Earl Ingram Show – Increases Coming w/ Sandy Williams
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Tom Content, Executive Director of the Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin, joins show hosts Early and Sandy to discuss the upcoming hearings on energy rates. By: Earl Ingram | The…

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Trump puts focus on Wisconsin energy prices during one-on-one interview
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Tom Content was recently featured in a Spectrum News 1 interview discussing rising energy prices in Wisconsin. Tom begins speaking at the 1:34 mark, emphasizing the need for balance between energy costs…

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Wisconsin’s biggest electric utility wants to spend nearly $200M to prevent storm outages
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We Energies plans to spend nearly $200 million to reduce storm-related outages by trimming trees, burying power lines, and upgrading systems. While these efforts aim to improve grid reliability, the…

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Wisconsin electric rates already near top in Midwest. Increase not justified
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In a recent Milwaukee Journal Sentinel opinion piece, CUB’s Executive Director Tom Content weighed in on the significant impact of We Energies’ proposed rate increase on Wisconsin residents. Tom pointed out that…

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December 7, 2017: Xcel Energy customers face higher fixed fees
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For Immediate Release:   December 7, 2017 More Information:             Tom Content, 608-251-3322 x. 12, 414-550-4712 (cell) CUB: Xcel Energy customers face higher fixed fees, PSC misses opportunity to rein…

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September 21, 2017: Governor Walker signs Budget Supporting Utility Customer Advocacy
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For Immediate Release:   September 21, 2017 More Information:             Tom Content, 608-251-3322 x. 12, 414-550-4712 (cell) CUB: Governor Walker signs Budget Supporting Utility Customer Advocacy With the state biennial budget…

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