CUB in the News

Trump puts focus on Wisconsin energy prices during one-on-one interview
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Tom Content was recently featured in a Spectrum News 1 interview discussing rising energy prices in Wisconsin. Tom begins speaking at the 1:34 mark, emphasizing the need for balance between energy costs and affordability for consumers. As energy prices continue to be a pressing issue, CUB remains dedicated to advocating for Wisconsin residents, ensuring that utility companies…

Wisconsin’s biggest electric utility wants to spend nearly $200M to prevent storm outages
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We Energies plans to spend nearly $200 million to reduce storm-related outages by trimming trees, burying power lines, and upgrading systems. While these efforts aim to improve grid reliability, the proposal is tied to a rate increase that could raise residential bills by 18.5% over two years. CUB acknowledges the need for storm preparedness but…

Wisconsin electric rates already near top in Midwest. Increase not justified
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In a recent Milwaukee Journal Sentinel opinion piece, CUB’s Executive Director Tom Content weighed in on the significant impact of We Energies’ proposed rate increase on Wisconsin residents. Tom pointed out that rate hikes disproportionately affect low-income households, reaffirming that “CUB will continue to push for fair and affordable rates that don’t disproportionately burden those who can…