You have a business to run. It is hard to stay on top of things locally let alone at the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) where your electric rates are set. That’s where the Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin comes in. We advocate for all small utility customers from individual citizens to small businesses and farmers for fair, safe and reliable utility service. We monitor the changing energy world and put the utility customer first.
CUB small business members benefit from our team of legislative, utility and communications experts who advocate tirelessly for your business at the Public Service Commission, the state Capitol, in the courts, and at regulatory agencies.
Small Business Membership Benefits:
Advocacy: CUB business membership keeps you up-to-date on issues that matter to you.
- Monthly electronic newsletters highlighting key cases before the PSC, issues before the Legislature, and information to help you control energy costs.
- Action Alerts keep you notified and enable you to get involved, when important decisions are up for hearing/vote.
- CUB works as Your Independent Consumer Voice at the table for small business interests when the PSC sets rates and energy policy.
Empowerment: CUB will help you take action and share your thoughts with Wisconsin government officials.
- Confused by your bill? We can explain it.
- Problem with your utility service and pricing? We will answer questions and help you work with your utility.
- Who makes these decisions anyway? We will show your staff how to interact with the PSC and legislators
Access: CUB can help your organization and employees save resources and money.
- Host a “utility bill clinic” about ways to help residents and businesses save money on their utility bills.
- Promote your support of fair, safe and reliable utility rates with the CUB small business member badge.
Outreach: CUB will help small business members partner with other members and like-minded organizations to bring these issues to the public. CUB staff can answer questions about energy related matters as well as provide free one-on-one utility bill consultations.
Partnership Opportunities: CUB partners with community groups interested in learning about utility issues. We provide presentations on how to understand your utility bills, how the PSC works and how you can get involved. Plus, we can provide information on energy costs you can control. Let us know what you’re interested in, and we’ll do our best to accommodate you.
Tag: government
February 26, 2013: CUB Testimony before Senate Committee
Posted: February 26, 2013 by Leah Steinberg
For Immediate Release: February 26, 2013 CUB Testimony before Senate Committee on Government Operations, Public Works, and Telecommunications Testimony of Charlie Higley Executive Director Citizens Utility Board Before the Senate Committee on Government Operations, Public Works, and Telecommunications SB 35 Would Reduce Public Disclosure of Proposed Transmission Lines Good morning Chairman Farrow and members of the committee, …
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January 20, 2012: Legislature should restore funds to Focus on Energy
Posted: January 20, 2012 by Leah Steinberg
For Immediate Release: January 20, 2012 Legislature should restore funds to Focus on Energy In the spring of 2011, Governor Scott Walker and legislative leaders significantly cut funding to Focus on Energy, the statewide energy efficiency program that helps residents and businesses lower energy bills. A recent legislative audit demonstrates that the benefits of Focus …
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September 21, 2011: Testimony relating to liability of customers for unbilled utility services
Posted: September 21, 2011 by Leah Steinberg
For Immediate Release: September 21, 2011 Testimony regarding SB 58, relating to the liability of public utility customers for unbilled utility service The Honorable Rob Cowles Chairman, Senate Committee on Energy, Biotechnology, and Consumer Protection Wisconsin State Capitol Madison, Wisconsin RE: Testimony regarding SB 58, relating to liability of public utility customers for unbilled utility …
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May 3, 2011: Joint Finance Committee Cuts Energy Efficiency
Posted: August 3, 2011 by Leah Steinberg
For Immediate Release: May 3, 2011 Joint Finance Committee Cuts Energy Efficiency, Raises Energy Bills MADISON – Today the Joint Committee on Finance unfortunately voted to reduce funding for Focus on Energy, Wisconsin’s statewide energy efficiency program. On a party-line vote, the Republican members of the Joint Finance Committee rolled back the budget for Focus …
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June 17, 2011: Governor Walker Should Veto Focus on Energy Cuts
Posted: June 17, 2011 by Leah Steinberg
For Immediate Release: June 17, 2011 Governor Walker Should Veto Focus on Energy Cuts In early May, the Joint Finance Committee voted to significantly cut funding for Focus on Energy, the successful statewide energy efficiency and renewable energy program. This cut promises to result in higher energy bills, fewer jobs and more pollution in Wisconsin; …
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May 25, 2011: Testimony relating to electric rates promoting economic development
Posted: May 25, 2011 by Leah Steinberg
For Immediate Release: May 25, 2011 Testimony regarding AB 145, relating to electric rates to promote economic development The Honorable Mark Honadel Chairman, Assembly Committee on Energy and Utilities Wisconsin State Capitol Madison, Wisconsin RE: Testimony regarding AB 145, relating to electric rates to promote economic development. Dear Chairman Honadel: Thank you for this opportunity …
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May 13, 2011: Letter to Legislators to Oppose Economic Development Rates
Posted: May 13, 2011 by Leah Steinberg
For Immediate Release: May 13, 2011 Letter to Legislators to Oppose Economic Development Rates RE: Please oppose legislation regarding Economic Development Rates. Dear Members of the Wisconsin Legislature: Legislation has been drafted, LRB-0715/1, that would undo century-old requirements that utility rates be just, reasonable and non-discriminatory. Under the guise of “economic development,” large industrial customers …
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May 10, 2011: The Give-Away to the Telecom Industry
Posted: May 10, 2011 by Leah Steinberg
For Immediate Release: May 10, 2011 The Give-Away to the Telecom Industry, and the Take-Away of Grandma’s Phone MADISON – The Citizens Utility Board is calling on legislators to offer amendments to legislation that will deregulate telephone service, otherwise households that rely on basic phone service may see skyrocketing costs, poor service quality, and even …
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December 15, 2010: Energy Efficiency Saves Money for Ratepayers
Posted: December 15, 2010 by Leah Steinberg
For Immediate Release: December 15, 2010 Energy Efficiency Saves Money for Ratepayers MADISON — The Citizens Utility Board applauds Tuesday’s approval by the Committee on Joint Finance of the proposal by the Public Service Commission to increase investments in energy efficiency for 2011 through 2014. The Committee on Joint Finance approved budgets for Focus on …
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April 16, 2010: CEJA Will Reduce Electricity Bills
Posted: April 16, 2010 by Leah Steinberg
For Immediate Release: April 16, 2010 Clean Energy Jobs Act Will Reduce Electricity Bills MADISON – The Citizens Utility Board would like to note that the energy efficiency and renewable energy provisions of the Clean Energy Jobs Act, as amended, will result in lower electricity bills than under a business-as-usual approach. The Public Service Commission …
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