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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…

CUB Residential Webinar 2026 – Understanding Your Energy Use: Tools for You to Take Action & Save Money

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By: Tom Content

July 31, 2026

CUB will present its 2026 educational webinar for residential customers at noon on Sept. 3, 2026. What: Understanding Your Energy Use: Tools for You to Take Action & Save Money…

Energy Aid Available as Utility Shutoffs Set to Resume

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By: Tom Content

April 13, 2026

Wednesday, April 15 marks the end of the winter moratorium on disconnecting utility service for Wisconsin utility customers. Customers who are behind on their bills are urged to reach out…

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…

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…

PSC Approves More Than $1.5 Billion for 2 Natural Gas Plants

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By: Rich Storck

May 28, 2025

May 22, 2025 Following today’s PSC decision to approve construction of more than $1.5 billion at two natural gas plants in Oak Creek and in Kenosha County for We Energies,…

45 and Counting: CUB celebrates milestone working for Wisconsinites

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By: Rich Storck

December 11, 2024

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…

PSC Approves Even Higher Costs for Struggling We Energies, WPS Customers

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By: Tom Content

November 8, 2024

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…