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Power Plant Projects Need Rigorous Review
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As 2022 starts we are gearing up for a big year with a high-profile rate case involving the two utilities owned by WEC Energy Group, We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service. While…

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Prepare for higher heating costs this winter
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Brace yourselves for higher heating bills this winter, Wisconsin. Wisconsin utilities and the Energy Information Administration are warning of higher heating costs this winter given natural gas prices that are…

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MG&E Settlement: Clear Wins for Customers
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MADISON – The Citizens Utility Board announced significant wins for Madison Gas & Electric’s residential and small business customers in a rate settlement filed with the Public Service Commission. Among…

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Consumer Advocacy In Wisconsin Takes Leap Forward
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MADISON, APRIL 1, 2021 — The Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin on Thursday released the following statement after Gov. Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 27 into law as Wisconsin Act…

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Bill Passage Strengthens Advocacy for Utility Customers
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A plan to help level the playing field between consumers and utilities when it comes to advocacy for fairness and affordability is on the way to Gov. Tony Evers’ desk,…

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$387 Million in Emergency Aid for Utility Customers
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In response to the economic toll of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wisconsin and local units of government have $387 million available to help renters with overdue rent payments and utility bills.Wisconsin’s…

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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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Newsletter Updates 2020 Work, CUB Wishes Wisconsin Restful Holiday Season
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CUB’s Fall Newsletter and Holiday Card is arriving in mailboxes across the state, so we’re happy to share it. We want you to have a happy and restful holiday season.…

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