CUB in the News

At recent public hearings, many We Energies customers opposed the proposed rate hike for 2025-26, which could raise utility bills $143 annually. Concerns centered on affordability, with retirees and low-income residents struggling to keep up. CUB urged the Public Service Commission to cut the utility’s profits and protect consumers from footing the bill for executive…

Tom Content, Executive Director of the Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin, joins show hosts Early and Sandy to discuss the upcoming hearings on energy rates. By: Earl Ingram | The Earl Ingram Show Listen Here

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…

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…

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…