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“Not a single cent:’ PSC revamps data center power price plan

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By: Tom Content

April 27, 2026

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…

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PSC Approves Costly Natural Gas Plant

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By: Tom Content

March 31, 2022

State regulators on Thursday voted 2-to-1 to approve a proposal from Milwaukee and Green Bay utilities to build a new natural gas power plant at a cost of $171 million.The…

Pitch In and Donate to The Big Share

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By: Tom Content

February 25, 2022

Get ready to join people from across the state in pitching in to support The Big Share 2022 this Tuesday. By participating, you can help CUB and other nonprofits working…

Prepare for higher heating costs this winter

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By: Tom Content

October 13, 2021

Brace yourselves for higher heating bills this winter, Wisconsin. Wisconsin utilities and the Energy Information Administration are warning of higher heating costs this winter given natural gas prices that are…

MG&E Settlement: Clear Wins for Customers

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By: Tom Content

September 7, 2021

MADISON – The Citizens Utility Board announced significant wins for Madison Gas & Electric’s residential and small business customers in a rate settlement filed with the Public Service Commission. Among…

Bill Passage Strengthens Advocacy for Utility Customers

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By: Tom Content

March 23, 2021

A plan to help level the playing field between consumers and utilities when it comes to advocacy for fairness and affordability is on the way to Gov. Tony Evers’ desk,…

$387 Million in Emergency Aid for Utility Customers

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By: Tom Content

February 26, 2021

In response to the economic toll of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wisconsin and local units of government have $387 million available to help renters with overdue rent payments and utility bills.Wisconsin’s…

CUB Applauds Move to Analyze Utility Energy Burden

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By: Tom Content

February 15, 2021

The Citizens Utility Board on Monday welcomed the state Public Service Commission’s move to have utilities measure the energy burden faced by their customers across the state. Starting this June,…

What’s Ahead for CUB in 2021

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By: Tom Content

January 27, 2021

Affordability. Fairness. Equity. Safety. These are front and center for CUB as we gear up for another year as the voice for small businesses, homeowners and renters across Wisconsin. Let’s…

Congress, PSC Could Aid Struggling Utility Customers

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By: Tom Content

December 22, 2020

Legislation approved Monday by Congress will provide help to utility customers behind on their bills and low-income customers of water and wastewater utilities. In addition, the state Public Service Commission…