Utility News

CUB Applauds Move to Analyze Utility Energy Burden
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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,…

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What’s Ahead for CUB in 2021
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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…

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Congress, PSC Could Aid Struggling Utility Customers
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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…

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Savings Extended for Another Year for MG&E Customers
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Customers of Madison Gas & Electric Co. will continue paying less next year for electricity than they were paying in 2018 under a rate settlement approved Tuesday. The state Public…

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Consumer Groups Applaud PSC Vote to Refinance $100 Million from Retired Power Plant
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$40 million in savings projected from securitization for Pleasant Prairie Plant PSC vote advances key element of 2019 rate case settlement with consumer groups, We Energies The Citizens Utility Board…

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Energy Efficiency Day: Ways You Can Save
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Happy Energy Efficiency Day, Wisconsin! On Energy Efficiency Day 2020, CUB wants to make you aware of some freebies and ways to save on energy costs, whether you’re a Small…

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CUB Weekly Update 8.20.2020
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Applications Utility Name Case Type Utility Type ERF Link City of Oshkosh Water Utility Construction Water PSC REF# 395269 Darien Solar Energy Center Construction Electric PSC REF# 395321 Marshfield Utilities…

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CUB Weekly Update 8.11.2020
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Applications Utility Case Type PSC Link Sun Prairie Utilities Construction PSC REF# 394853 Two Rivers Water and Light Utility Rates PSC REF# 394954 City of Fort Atkinson Water Utility Rates…

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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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