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PSC to We Energies: More Savings Needed for Customers When Coal Plants Shut Down

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By: Tom Content

November 22, 2023

MADISON – State regulators sent a clear signal: We Energies needs to increase savings for customers as it transitions away from coal-fired power.The state Public Service Commission on Tuesday asked…

WPS Electric Rates to Come Down in 2024

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By: Tom Content

November 22, 2023

MADISON – State regulators on Tuesday approved a reduction in 2024 electricity rates for customers of Wisconsin Public Service Corp. in northeastern and northern Wisconsin.The state Public Service Commission authorized…

Alliant Rate Hike Approved, PSC Demands Savings When Coal Plants Retire

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By: Tom Content

November 10, 2023

MADISON – Wisconsin utility regulators on Thursday approved a sizable increase in electric rates for customers of Alliant Energy but sent a strong message that they want to see more…

Xcel rate increase pared back, PSC denies higher profits

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By: Tom Content

November 10, 2023

MADISON — Customers of Xcel Energy will see a much smaller increase on electric bills come January after state regulators sided with CUB and voted to block the company’s request…

Rate Cases: CUB Weighs in for Lower Monopoly Profits, More Consumer Protections

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By: Tom Content

September 7, 2023

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…

Annual Report: Savings and Advocacy Deliver for Customers

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By: Tom Content

August 28, 2023

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…

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…

WPS Rate Change for 2024

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By: Tom Content

June 22, 2023

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…

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,…

Alliant Energy Rate Hike for 2024

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By: Tom Content

June 22, 2023

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…