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Inflation Reduction Act Could Usher In Roof Top Solar Boom

The White House estimates the Inflation Reduction Act could help 90,000 homeowners install solar panels.

State Utilities Falling Short on Carbon Reduction

Behind on 2030 goals. We Energies coal plants will remain in longer than projected.

2 Utilities Raising Rates for Clean Energy Transition

We Energies and WPS say proposed rate increases will pay for investment in renewables.

8,000 People At Risk of Utility Shutoffs

State’s ban ended April 15. What you need to know, how to get help.

Natural Gas Prices May Drive Heating Bills Up

Utilities customers will likely notice it's more expensive to heat their homes.

36,000 Getting Help With Utility Bills

State Energy Assistance Program distributes over $21 million to help pay utility bills.

Utility Shut Off Moratorium Ends Today

Thousands of state residents have utility bills that are coming due.

Madison Utility To Become State’s Solar Star

Alliant Energy plans to become largest owner, operator of solar power in Wisconsin.

$322 Million in Rental, Utility Aid Available

Evers announces new funding provided from latest federal stimulus bill.

Utilities Plan $400 Million Solar Project

WEC Energy Group and Madison utility to partner on solar and battery storage project in Kenosha County

A Step Forward for Low Income Customers

CUB Applauds Move to Analyze Energy Burden for Wisconsin Utility Customers

Wisconsin Transitioning To Solar Energy

Solar projects actively under development will generate 7% of the state's power.

Moves by Congress, PSC Could Aid Struggling Utility Customers

WEC Will Retire Half of Oak Creek Power Plant

1,800 megawatt plant will be replaced with clean energy, natural gas.

Consumer Groups Applaud PSC Vote to Refinance $100 Million from Retired Power Plant

Report Pushes State Transition to Clean Energy

Wisconsin trails surrounding states in renewable energy. Report lists changes needed to catch up.

Moratorium Extended for Utility Disconnection

State regulators voted to extend the moratorium Through Sept. 1.

Wisconsin regulators cite surge in COVID-19 cases, delay shutoffs of utility customers

What Should Next Pandemic Aid Bill Include?

State’s Democrats, Republicans disagree on who needs federal help and how much is needed.

Utility Disconnections: CUB asks utilities to delay shutoffs, urges customers to seek energy, rental aid

Utility Disconnection Moratorium Ending

Starting July 1st, utilities can charge late fees and disconnect services.

We Energies Trails on Solar, Wind

Other utilities in state have far higher percentage of energy coming from renewable energy.

Foxconn’s Gift from Electric Customers

Why are state customers paying $117 million -- or more -- for unneeded power upgrades?

CUB: PSC misses the mark by approving a risky power line that may never deliver on its promises

In addition, the applicants’ analysis was insufficient regarding advances in utility-scale solar projects and battery storage.

40 Years of Fighting for Consumers

Citizens Utility Board celebrates 40th birthday, still pushing for lower utility rates, consumer rights.

We Energies Quits Pro-Coal Lobbying Group

Joins 10 other utilities leaving powerful Washington, D.C. lobbyist, Utility Air Regulatory Group.

State PSC Approves Huge Solar Farms

Two projects will supply 450 megawatts or 1% of state’s energy use.

The Many Ads of We Energies

They’d rather spend on ads to make the company look good than lower your rates.

Massive Solar Proposal Divides Community

Iowa County project, largest in Midwest, leaves farm community divided.

We Energies Seeks Solar Monopoly?

Critics charge its rent-a-roof program could create monopoly, increase costs for some customers.

WE Energies Customers Want Cost Reduction

Pleasant Prairie plant’s closing should cut costs, says a consumers group and industrial customers.

Journal Sentinel’s Post-Gannett Decline

As feared, it’s mostly become a local carrier of USA Today stories.

The Remarkable Clout of We Energies

Year after year the company jacks up prices with bipartisan approval. Why?

How to Go Green

Expert panel at a Project Milwaukee conference agrees Wisconsin needs to improve, but disagreed as to how.