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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.

WPS Profits Kept Too High as PSC Approves Electric Rate Hike

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By: Tom Content

December 5, 2022

Electricity costs for customers of Wisconsin Public Service will increase in January after the state Public Service Commission approved a rate increase that kept the utility’s profit rate well above…

Customers face double-digit hike, now it’s time to hear from you

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By: Tom Content

October 27, 2022

Now is the opportunity for We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service customers to make their voice heard in rate cases that will set utility prices for 2023. Public hearings will…

CUB Fights High Utility Profits, Secures Wins in Rate Settlement

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By: Tom Content

October 4, 2022

The Citizens Utility Board and other groups have reached an agreement with two Wisconsin utilities on a partial rate case settlement that provides important wins for residential utility customers while…

Practical Tips for Energy Savings: See CUB’s Residential Webinar

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By: Tom Content

October 3, 2022

Take steps now to stave off increases in home heating costs and your utility bills, panelists emphasized during CUB’s most recent webinar for residential utility customers. Take steps now to…

See our residential webinar on managing your energy costs

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By: Tom Content

September 1, 2022

Experts shared their insights on what to do about surging energy costs during a webinar CUB hosted for residential energy customers. Check out the replay below or on CUB’s YouTube…

See Our Residential Webinar: Setting the Stage for an Affordable Clean Energy Transition

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By: Tom Content

July 26, 2022

CUB’s thrilled this year to present a series of three webinars for residential utility customers focusing on the massive energy transition taking place and opportunities for homeowners and renters to…

Big Rate Hikes Sought for We Energies, WPS

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By: Tom Content

April 29, 2022

Half of Wisconsin’s utility customers are facing big rate hikes in 2023 after We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service filed proposals Thursday to increase rates by more than 8% and…

Power Plant Projects Need Rigorous Review

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By: Tom Content

January 20, 2022

As 2022 starts we are gearing up for a big year with a high-profile rate case involving the two utilities owned by WEC Energy Group, We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service. While…