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Welcome to the Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin’s Blog!  Here, you will find the latest information on our advocacy efforts, current utility issues, and valuable tips for consumers. Stay informed about how CUB is working tirelessly to ensure fair and affordable utility rates for all Wisconsin residents. 

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Upcoming Event: Consumers Forum on Energy Affordability
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Join the Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin for a deep dive into the evolving energy landscape at our upcoming Consumers Forum on Energy Affordability, designed to bring together business leaders, consumer advocates, and policy makers.  Attendees will leave with actionable solutions and practical actions that their organizations can take to help address the energy affordability challenge. The 2026 energy landscape in Wisconsin is rapidly changing, bringing new…

Watch CUB Webinar for Tools to Take Action and Save
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If you missed CUB’s educational webinar for homeowners and renters, we have the information to help you manage your home energy use. The residential educational webinar on Sept. 3 was designed to help Wisconsin residential utility customers understand their energy use, provide tools to take action, and save money. The webinar went back to the…

CUB Urges Bold Action on WPS Proposed Rate Hike
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With affordability a top concern across the state, CUB is urging state regulators to be bold and tackle affordability when it considers Wisconsin Public Service’s proposal to raise prices for homeowners and renters in northeast Wisconsin by 15%. CUB submitted recommendations to the state Public Service Commission ahead of a public hearing on Tuesday, Sept. 29…

CUB: Affordability Concerns Are Real, Rein in Rate Hike
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As We Energies seeks to raise prices for homeowners and renters by 16%, CUB wants state energy regulators to tackle affordability now, in light of We Energies’ costly power prices and its track record of price hikes well above inflation. CUB submitted recommendations to the state Public Service Commission ahead of a Sept. 1 public…

Win for Wisconsin! Oracle Drops Suit to Toss Data Center Safeguards CUB Sought
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Oracle this morning dropped its lawsuit against state monopoly utility regulators, in a significant win for Wisconsin and the We Energies customers represented by the Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin. “CUB is pleased that Oracle has dropped its suit. We were confident the PSC would win and that the consumer protection safeguards the CUB team…

5 Simple Ways to Stay Cool and Lower Your Summer Energy Bills 
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Summer in Wisconsin brings plenty of sunshine, but it also brings high temperatures that can cause your cooling costs to skyrocket. We know how frustrating it is to balance a comfortable home with a reasonable monthly utility bill.   The good news is that you don’t have to choose between sweating and overpaying. By making a few small, smart adjustments…

A Clear Win: PSC to Demand Consistent Data Center Pricing Plans
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State energy regulators on Thursday sent a clear message to Alliant Energy and other Wisconsin utilities Thursday when they required Alliant to develop a standardized rate framework for collecting costs from energy intensive AI data centers. That decision came as the Public Service Commission made critical changes sought by CUB to a contract Alliant signed…

“Not a single cent:’ PSC revamps data center power price plan
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MADISON – Wisconsin took a big step forward Friday for folks concerned about their rising We Energies bills. “The Public Service Commission’s decision on data center power rates for We Energies signals that the PSC commissioners heard loud and clear that Wisconsinites have significant concerns about energy affordability and AI data centers. And that tech…

CUB Economist Steve Kihm named to US Financial Experts Board
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SURFA is completing its 49th year as an association promoting educational advancement and professional integrity for financial experts. SURFA members work for consumer advocates, utilities and government agencies and provide perspective on utility financial issues to assist utility regulators who are responsible for setting prices for utility customers. The appointment recognizes Kihm’s and CUB’s work in Wisconsin on behalf of utility customers, as…

Energy Aid Available as Utility Shutoffs Set to Resume
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Wednesday, April 15 marks the end of the winter moratorium on disconnecting utility service for Wisconsin utility customers. Customers who are behind on their bills are urged to reach out to their utility to set up a payment plan, and to apply for energy assistance if they’re eligible. Here are resources for customers facing disconnection…

Support CUB During The Big Share 2026
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CUB is looking for supporters from across the state to support our work during The Big Share 2026. This year’s Big Share happens March 3rd. This year’s theme for The Big Share is “Give Today to Build Tomorrow,” and Community Shares is encouraging all people to get involved in social and environmental justice movement through…

CUB Webinar – Small Business Energy Management 101
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Business owners and managers who want to learn about new tax credits, rebates and getting started on planning for future energy savings are invited to check out CUB’s 2025 Small Business Webinar.CUB’s fall educational webinar series continued on Oct. 1 with “Small Business Energy Management 101.”You can see a replay of that webinar below, or…