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Understanding Your Utility Bill

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By: Rich Storck

May 8, 2024

Navigating the complexities of your utility bill might not be the most exciting task, but gaining a clear understanding is crucial for ensuring you’re not overpaying and making the most…

Utility moratorium ending; get help to avoid shutoff

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By: Rich Storck

March 28, 2024

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 to…

Another costly winter ahead: Take steps now to save

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By: Tom Content

October 29, 2023

Winter heating costs will be high this winter, if not quite as high as last winter. The National Energy Assistance Directors Association’s winter outlook shows that homes heating with natural…

Rate hike hearings under way, public comments sought

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By: Tom Content

August 25, 2023

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…

PSC allows $117 million fuel surcharge

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By: Tom Content

August 11, 2023

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…

Xcel Energy Rate Hike for 2024

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By: Tom Content

June 22, 2023

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…

MGE Rate Hike for 2024

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By: Tom Content

June 22, 2023

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,…

Rate cases generate buzz, pushback

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By: Tom Content

June 12, 2023

Plans to hike energy charges by more than half a billion dollars are getting attention in what could be a sign of increased public involvement in decisions affecting your rates.…

$500 Million More? Utilities Seek New Rate Hikes

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By: Tom Content

May 18, 2023

Are these utility companies hurting?
In a word, no! The parent companies for the five Wisconsin utilities reported billions in profit last year. And the profits for just the monopoly utilities that they operate in Wisconsin totaled $1.3 billion in 2022.

Utility shutoff moratorium ending; get help to avoid shutoff

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By: Tom Content

April 12, 2023

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 to…