Press Releases

July 23, 2020: Wisconsin regulators cite surge in COVID-19 cases, delay shutoffs of utility customers
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Disconnections of utility customers in Wisconsin won’t start this weekend after the Public Service Commission voted to delay shutoffs until Sept. 1, citing worsening COVID-19 statistics in Wisconsin.  The PSC voted 2-1…

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July 16, 2020: Utility disconnections: CUB seeks delay in shutoffs, urges those in need to seek energy, rental aid
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Preview(opens in a new tab) The Citizens Utility Board, Wisconsin’s utility consumer advocate, is calling for utilities to be flexible with customers, waive penalties for nonpayment and delay disconnecting customers…

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November 14, 2019: PSC Misses Opportunity to Protect WPS Customers from Weston 3 Overruns
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The Public Service Commission on Thursday missed a great opportunity to secure savings for utility customers in northeastern and north central Wisconsin. The rate decision by the PSC will require…

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August 20, 2019: PSC misses the mark by approving a risky power line that may never deliver on its promises
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Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin (CUB) strongly disagrees with Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) approval today of a $500 million power line project from Dubuque, Iowa to Middleton, Wisconsin.…

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April 11, 2019: PSC trims costs to customers as it endorses biggest solar projects in state history
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The Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin on Thursday welcomed a decision by state regulators that paves the way for the largest solar projects in state history while also protecting utility…

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March 1, 2019: Consumers Asked to Weigh in to Keep Natural Gas Meters Safe
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A pair of Wisconsin utilities are proposing changes that would permit fewer inspections of natural gas meters to ensure they are working properly and safely.  The Citizens Utility Board of…

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February 28, 2019: CUB celebrates 40 years of advocacy
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The Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin will celebrate four decades of standing up to power on behalf of homeowners, renters and small businesses on April 7 in Milwaukee. Lakefront Brewery,…

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July 17, 2018: MGE Settlement Delivers Big Win for Customers
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For Immediate Release:    July 17, 2018 More Information: Tom Content, (608) 251-3322 x 12, (414) 550-4712 (cell) A Big Win for Customers: MGE Rate Settlement Cuts Costs, Keeps Fixed Charge…

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May 25, 2018: Alliant Customers to Benefit from Settlement
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For Immediate Release:   May 25, 2018 More Information:             Tom Content, 608-251-3322 x. 12, 414-550-4712 (cell) CUB: Alliant Customers Can Expect Savings from Settlement with Customer Groups, Tax Reform MADISON,…

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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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