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Staff Cuts Threaten Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
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On April 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced terminations that included the entire staff of the department that administers the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program…

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Public comment period extended for natural gas project
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State energy regulators on Tuesday, March 25, ended a hearing before everyone who attended had the chance to voice their comments about $1.7 billion in natural gas projects proposed by…

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45 and Counting: CUB celebrates milestone working for Wisconsinites
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MILWAUKEE — “Power in numbers” was the theme on the evening of December 3 as the Citizens Utility Board celebrated the 45th anniversary of its founding in 1979. Wisconsin was…

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Energy Prices are Rising: Tips & Tools to Help Residential Consumers Save Money. CUB’s Residential Webinar (Spanish)
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El webinar educativo residencial de Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin habló sobre todas las herramientas, recursos y programas que están disponibles para los consumidoresresidenciales (tanto propietarios como inquilinos) para abordar…

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Webinar Spotlights IRA Rebates, Tax Credits, Ways to Save (Spanish)
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Webinars destacan reembolsos de IRA, créditos fiscales, maneras por las que puedes ahorrar dinero. Propietarios y gerentes de empresas que quieren obtener información sobre nuevos créditos fiscales, reembolsos y cómo empezar a…

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Winter is Coming: Simple Steps to Cut Heating Costs
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As winter approaches, heating bills can quickly become a major expense for Wisconsin households. However, with a few simple steps, you can reduce your heating costs and still stay warm…

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We Energies bills to rise $8-$9 for residential customers. Another increase coming in 2026
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We Energies customers will see increases in their electric bill the next two years — not as much as the utility had sought from the Wisconsin Public Service Commission but…

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PSC Approves Even Higher Costs for Struggling We Energies, WPS Customers
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MADISON – State energy regulators on Thursday voted to approve a rate hike for We Energies and WPS customers that will keep the utilities’ high profits in place for two…

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Celebrating 45 Years of Advocacy: Join Us for CUB’s Anniversary! 
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This year marks an incredible milestone for the Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin as we celebrate 45 years of standing up for fair and affordable utility rates. Since our founding…

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Utility regulators reduce rate hikes for Superior residents
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Wisconsin utility regulators signed off on increases in electric, water and natural gas rates for Superior residents on Thursday. The approved rate increases are smaller than what the utility was seeking.hashtag…

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