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CUB Urges Bold Action on WPS Proposed Rate Hike

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By: Tom Content

September 23, 2026

With affordability a top concern across the state, CUB is urging state regulators to be bold and tackle affordability when it considers Wisconsin Public Service’s proposal to raise prices for…

CUB: Affordability Concerns Are Real, Rein in Rate Hike

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By: Tom Content

August 25, 2026

As We Energies seeks to raise prices for homeowners and renters by 16%, CUB wants state energy regulators to tackle affordability now, in light of We Energies’ costly power prices…

2026 Consumers Forum on Energy Affordability

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By: Tom Content

July 31, 2026

Join the Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin for a deep dive into the evolving energy landscape at our upcoming Consumers Forum on Energy Affordability, designed to bring together business leaders, consumer advocates, and policy…

A Clear Win: PSC to Demand Consistent Data Center Pricing Plans

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By: Tom Content

May 8, 2026

State energy regulators on Thursday sent a clear message to Alliant Energy and other Wisconsin utilities Thursday when they required Alliant to develop a standardized rate framework for collecting costs…

WPS Rate Hike for 2027 and 2028

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By: Tom Content

April 18, 2026

, rates WISCONSIN PUBLIC SERVICE RATE CASE HIGHLIGHTS On April 1, Wisconsin Public Service Corp. (WPS) filed an application to change electric rates in 2027 and 2028.…

Power Brokers: What’s really behind your soaring utility bills

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By: Leah Steinberg

January 15, 2026

By: Nick Bowlin | Harper’s Magazine Nick Bowlin examines the rising cost of utility bills and how the growth of energy-intensive industries like data centers is reshaping the energy landscape.…

Forecasts: Prep for Higher Winter Heating Costs

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By: Tom Content

October 20, 2025

The onset of chillier temperatures across the state this week signals that the winter heating season is around the corner, and two recent forecasts show Midwesterners could end up seeing…

Actions You Can Take to Save on Energy Bills

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By: Rich Storck

October 8, 2025

If you missed CUB’s educational webinar for homeowners and renters, we have the information you need to take steps against rising energy prices. The residential educational webinar on Sept. 17…

CUB Announces Upper Midwest Energy Forum in La Crosse, WI – November 4, 2025

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By: Rich Storck

October 3, 2025

October 2, 2025 CUB Announces Upper Midwest Energy ForumEmpowering Business Leaders for a Changing Energy LandscapeLa Crosse, WI – November 4, 2025 Madison, WI — The Citizens Utility Board of…

Xcel Energy Rate Hike for 2026-2027

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By: Rich Storck

June 16, 2025

Xcel Energy Rate Case Highlights In April 2025, Xcel Energy (Northern States Power Co.) filed a general rate case to raise rates in 2026-2027. In PSC case 4220-UR-127, Xcel seeks:…