Content referencing Public Service Commission - Page 3
Secret Messages Cast Doubt on Approval of Controversial Transmission Line
Regulators reject charges of bias, while the utility seeks a new application and decision.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Milwaukee Water Works Pursuing Rate Changes
With Waukesha coming as a customer, utility pursuing changes to its authorized return rate.
Jul 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Secrets of Mike Huebsch
He’s been a leader in evading and undermining Wisconsin's open records laws.
Jul 7th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy
Pretty Sure It’s Corrupt
Initials of Public Service Commission have a second meaning: possible misconduct by Mike Huebsch.
Jul 5th, 2021 by Dave Cieslewicz
Federal Report Shows State’s Internet Disparities
More than 20% of households lack internet access in 8 counties, 20% lack computers in some counties.
Jun 27th, 2021 by Henry Redman
Regulators Halt Suburban Water Diversion Project
A project in Kenosha County would divert 1.2 million gallons a day from Lake Michigan.
Jun 18th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
We Energies Will Offer Electric Charging Stations Program
Gets PSC approval, joining four other utilities in state creating programs for electric car owners.
Jun 14th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Committee Okays Three Acre Solar Farm
We Energies to install 540 kilowatt array on unused land at Oakwood Park Golf Course in Franklin.
May 11th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
36,000 Getting Help With Utility Bills
State Energy Assistance Program distributes over $21 million to help pay utility bills.
May 2nd, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Utilities Spending $649 Million on State’s Largest Solar Project
WEC Energy Group and MGE buying 465-megawatt Koshkonong Solar project.
Apr 30th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Utility Shut Off Moratorium Ends Today
Thousands of state residents have utility bills that are coming due.
Apr 15th, 2021 by Rob Mentzer
Parks Planning Three Acre Solar Farm
We Energies would install a solar array on unused land at Oakwood Park Golf Course.
Apr 9th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Regulators OK Utilities’ Plan For Past Due Bills
Deferred payments and payment plans for 93,000 customers facing disconnection.
Apr 9th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Madison Utility To Become State’s Solar Star
Alliant Energy plans to become largest owner, operator of solar power in Wisconsin.
Mar 31st, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Utility Moratorium Ending April 15th
Utilities report thousands of homes and businesses could have utilities disconnected.
Mar 18th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
State Regulators Investigating How To Reach 100% Clean Energy
The Public Service Commission plans to develop a roadmap to carbon-free energy production.
Mar 12th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
$322 Million in Rental, Utility Aid Available
Evers announces new funding provided from latest federal stimulus bill.
Feb 27th, 2021 by Rich Kremer
Renewable Energy Group Sues State Regulators
Midwest Renewable Energy Association says state creates barriers to alternative energy.
Feb 27th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Utilities Plan $400 Million Solar Project
WEC Energy Group and Madison utility to partner on solar and battery storage project in Kenosha County
Feb 17th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Pandemic Worsens State’s Broadband Gap
Rural areas and urban poor left out. Evers calls 2021 the "Year of Broadband Access."
Jan 25th, 2021 by Steven Walters
430,000 Wisconsinites Lack Broadband Access
State is 36th in rural access to high-speed internet, with gaps in Waukesha, Racine counties, report finds.
Jan 4th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Commission Clears Regulatory Hurdle for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Utilities will no longer have to run pilot programs for electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Dec 18th, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
All Utilities Can’t Disconnect Service Until Spring
New moratorium bars shutting off water, power and heat.
Oct 23rd, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
Reform Needed To Lower Electric Rates
Rates are 32% higher than neighborhood states. Proposed bill addresses this.
Apr 8th, 2017 by State Sen. Duey Stroebel
Republicans Target Utility Fighter CUB
Proposal would kill funding for Citizen’s Utility Board, which advocates for consumers.
May 4th, 2015 by Steven Walters
State Fights Plan to Cut Carbon Emissions
Plan would cut emissions by 34% and costs for state, Walker administration figures show. So why the resistance?
Dec 17th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Wisconsin Lags on Alternative Energy
Conservative businessman Matt Neumann blasts Republicans for state's "rotten" record on renewable energy.
Oct 8th, 2014 by Bill Lueders
Short-sighted Move By We Energies Against Solar Power
The power utility seeks policy changes that will hamper the development of renewable energy in Wisconsin
Sep 24th, 2014 by Helena Marie Fahnrich
PSC Questions Cost of Cutting Emissions
Public Service Commissioner Nowak warns federal carbon-emission rule could cost $20 billion. But is the estimate accurate?
Sep 16th, 2014 by Steven Walters
State PSC Gives Huge Giveaway to Businesses
Electric ratepayers in one-half of the state will subsidize downtown Milwaukee businesses.
May 6th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
The War Against Wind
Wind power is booming in surrounding states but declining in Wisconsin. Why?
Jan 23rd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Telephone Company Rip-Off
Now that the telecom industry is deregulated, AT&T can gouge customers with late fees.
Jan 7th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
How a Streetcar Spurs Development
In cities like Kansas City, Cincinnati and Tucson, the creation of an urban streetcar has triggered development.
Nov 3rd, 2013 by Angie Schmitt
Critics Say WEPCO Proposal Would Over-Charge Customers
Valley plant conversion to gas will mostly serve businesses yet 90% of cost is charged to residential customers, they charge.
Oct 21st, 2013 by Gretchen Schuldt
How Legislators Grab Big Pensions
A move into higher-paying state jobs greatly increases their pensions.
Oct 14th, 2013 by Steven Walters
Journal Sentinel Story Doesn’t Hold Water
Story slams Milwaukee water utility though it’s actually cheaper than others in the region.
Mar 26th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Three predictions for three projects in 2012
We kickoff 2012 with three predictions about how three projects, which have the potential to change Milwaukee's landscape, will unfold in 2012. The projects? The reconfiguration of the Lake Interchange, the Milwaukee Streetcar, and Kohl's potential re-location to downtown Milwaukee.
Jan 4th, 2012 by Dave Reid
A Year in Review
As the US economy continued it slow recovery from the Great Recession, Milwaukee was left with a couple of failed development projects to complete or redefine, a changing real estate market, the opportunity to make small infrastructure changes, and questions about the future of transit.
Dec 15th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Public Works Committee Approves New Berlin Water Deal
This meeting’s highlights included the proposed water sale to New Berlin and the reappointment of Jeff Mantes to the Commissioner the Department of Public Works.The water sale involved two separate resolutions. Resolution 080012 would handle the actual water sale and resolution 080011 will enact an intergovernmental agreement contingent on the water sale. Water sales are regulated by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (“PSC“) which sets the wholesale price of water and oversees water contracts. Because of this any additional constraints beyond the sales agreement had to handled in an intergovernmental agreement. This intergovernmental agreement included a non-compete clause between the cities as well as a one time $1.5 million payment to the City of Milwaukee from New Berlin to offset some of the potential economic impact associated with this transaction. Further as this agreement proposes the sale of water outside of the Great Lakes Basin it follows the requirements set for within the Great Lakes Compact.New Berlin is seeking to obtain the additional water source to support the middle third of the city, to large extent because of high levels of the radium existing in their water and the depletion of their aquifer. During the discussion it was brought up, that if New Berlin isn’t able to purchase water from the City of Milwaukee that New Berlin may spend $4 million on an upgrade to their facilities or pursue purchasing water from Oak Creek. Both of these options were potentially more expensive for New Berlin than purchasing from the City of Milwaukee but Jack F. Chiovatero, the Mayor of New Berlin, indicated the pressing need by stating that “I wouldn’t be sitting in front off you if I didn’t have the radium issue”.Alderman Robert Bauman repeatedly made the point that New Berlin fails to meet the City of Milwaukee’s guidelines for water sales. These guidelines are based on access to mass transit and affordable housing within the community wishing to purchase water. Further he pointed out that this resolution does not reflect the original authorization to negotiate as passed by the Common Council in December 2007. In addition to Alderman Bauman’s vocal opposition various organizations such as the Good Jobs & Livable Neighborhoods Coalition, the Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council, and the ACLU spoke out in opposition to the water sale. This opposition stems from the idea that sending water to sprawling communities without adequate housing or transit options makes access to the new jobs, that this transaction will support, near impossble for low-income residents of Milwaukee to access. In addition to those concerns Bill Holahan, the Chairman of the UWM Department of Economics stated that “over the next 20 years the expansion out there will swamp the $1.5 million” and that “economic value of the water is probably not reflected in the $1.5 million”. Despite these issues and concerns the resolution was approved and sent to a special meeting of the Finance & Personnel Committee held prior to July 30th’s Common Council Meeting.The other contentious item was the […]
Jul 30th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Ameritech Catches Political Fire From Competitors
Open up this month's Ameritech bill and you may find a surprise.
Sep 28th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
