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Rate Cases: CUB Weighs in for Lower Monopoly Profits, More Consumer Protections
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Profits for monopoly utilities in Wisconsin have been too high for too long, with customers paying the price. That was the core message in testimony the Citizens Utility Board of…

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Annual Report: Savings and Advocacy Deliver for Customers
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For CUB 2022 was a year of collaboration, much media attention, and additional savings for customers of Wisconsin utilities. The Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin annual report for 2022 is…

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Rate hike hearings under way, public comments sought
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Now is the time to weigh in on the rate increases monopoly utility customers may face over the next two years.  Four major utilities serving Wisconsin customers seek increases on…

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Heat Warning: Tips for Saving energy while staying cool
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With some of the hottest temperatures to hit Wisconsin in years gripping the state, CUB wants you to be safe, check on your neighbors and to use energy efficiently as…

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PSC allows $117 million fuel surcharge
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State regulators this week voted to allow Wisconsin Power & Light (WPL), to impose a $117 million surcharge linked to higher 2022 fuel costs, despite the fact that the utility…

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Xcel Energy Rate Hike for 2024
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Xcel Energy Rate Case Highlights Update: In December 2023, the Public Service Commission scaled back the proposed electricity rate hike for Xcel Energy. See CUB Press Release here after the…

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WPS Rate Change for 2024
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WPS RATE CASE HIGHLIGHTS UPDATE: In December 2023, the PSC approved a reduction in rates for WPS of $32.6 million, or 2.6%. See updated information below and CUB press release…

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We Energies Rate Hike for 2024
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WE ENERGIES RATE CASE HIGHLIGHTS Update: In December 2023, the PSC reviewed and approved We Energies’ proposal to raise prices in 2024. See CUB’s Press Release here: PSC to We…

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MGE Rate Hike for 2024
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MGE RATE CASE HIGHLIGHTS Update: In December 2023, the PSC approved rates that pared back the utility’s request, to a 5.8% increase over two years from the requested $7.3 million,…

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Alliant Energy Rate Hike for 2024
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Check CUB’s Active Cases page and the PSC’s New Applications Page for current cases involving Alliant Energy. Submit a written comments on PSC cases and find out about public participation here. Alliant Rate Case Highlights…

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