Utility Cases

Xcel rate increase pared back, PSC denies higher profits
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MADISON — Customers of Xcel Energy will see a much smaller increase on electric bills come January after state regulators sided with CUB and voted to block the company’s request…

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Rate hike hearings under way, public comments sought
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Now is the time to weigh in on the rate increases monopoly utility customers may face over the next two years.  Four major utilities serving Wisconsin customers seek increases on…

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PSC allows $117 million fuel surcharge
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State regulators this week voted to allow Wisconsin Power & Light (WPL), to impose a $117 million surcharge linked to higher 2022 fuel costs, despite the fact that the utility…

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Xcel Energy Rate Hike for 2024
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Xcel Energy Rate Case Highlights Update: In December 2023, the Public Service Commission scaled back the proposed electricity rate hike for Xcel Energy. See CUB Press Release here after the…

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WPS Rate Change for 2024
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WPS RATE CASE HIGHLIGHTS UPDATE: In December 2023, the PSC approved a reduction in rates for WPS of $32.6 million, or 2.6%. See updated information below and CUB press release…

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We Energies Rate Hike for 2024
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WE ENERGIES RATE CASE HIGHLIGHTS Update: In December 2023, the PSC reviewed and approved We Energies’ proposal to raise prices in 2024. See CUB’s Press Release here: PSC to We…

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MGE Rate Hike for 2024
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MGE RATE CASE HIGHLIGHTS Update: In December 2023, the PSC approved rates that pared back the utility’s request, to a 5.8% increase over two years from the requested $7.3 million,…

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Alliant Energy Rate Hike for 2024
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Check CUB’s Active Cases page and the PSC’s New Applications Page for current cases involving Alliant Energy. Submit a written comments on PSC cases and find out about public participation here. Alliant Rate Case Highlights…

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Rate cases generate buzz, pushback
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Plans to hike energy charges by more than half a billion dollars are getting attention in what could be a sign of increased public involvement in decisions affecting your rates.…

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PSC seeks public input on low-income affordability programs
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Listening sessions in Green Bay and Milwaukee next week will enable low-income utility customers and advocates to weigh in on innovative ideas to help those struggling to make ends meet.…

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