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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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September 7, 2017: Rate Decision Locks in High Costs for We Energies Customers
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For Immediate Release:   September 7, 2017 More Information:             Tom Content, 608-251-3322 x. 12, 414-550-4712 (cell) CUB: Rate Decision Locks in High Costs for We Energies Customers A decision to approve…

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March 6, 2017: Citizens Utility Board Hires New Executive Director
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For Immediate Release:   March 6, 2017 More Information:             Tom Content, 608-251-3322 x. 12, 414-550-4712 (cell) CUB: Citizens Utility Board Hires New Executive Director MADISON — Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin…

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January 11, 2016: CUB Opposes Repeal of Nuclear Ratepayer Protection Law
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For Immediate Release:   January 11, 2016 More Information:             Tom Content, 608-251-3322 x. 12, 414-550-4712 (cell) CUB: Citizens Utility Board Opposes Repeal of Wisconsin’s Nuclear Ratepayer Protection Law MADISON —…

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January 8, 2016: Statement of CUB Before the Senate Committee on Natural Resources and Energy
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For Immediate Release:   January 8, 2016 More Information:             Tom Content, 608-251-3322 x. 12, 414-550-4712 (cell) CUB: Citizens Utility Board Testimony before Senate Energy Committee on the repeal of Wisconsin’s…

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May 18, 2015: Green Bay Utility to Charge Customers if They Never Turn Their Lights On
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For Immediate Release:   May 18, 2015 CUB: Green Bay Utility Wants to Charge Customers $300 a Year Even if They Never Turn Their Lights On MADISON — On Friday, May…

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