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45 and Counting: CUB celebrates milestone working for Wisconsinites

Rate Increases Approved for We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service

Consumer advocate calls rate case 'huge missed opportunity to address the affordability crisis.'

PSC Approves Even Higher Energy Rates for Struggling We Energies and WPS Customers

We Energies Wants Huge Rate Increase

Enough to pay for nearly $200 million spent on burying power lines, other storm prevention measures.

Report Says Wisconsin Utilities On Track For Emissions Goals, Advocates Raise Concern

Advocates warn the report's data is provided by utilities and represents only a snapshot in time

We Energies Wants Rate Hikes in 2025, 2026

WPS does, too. That would make 8 straight years of rate hikes for We Energies.

We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service Corporation Seek $800 Million Rate Increase for 2025-2026

We Energies Oak Creek Natural Gas Plant Will Be Running by 2028

Will replace coal-fired facility. Critics note it will release large amounts of methane.

Controversial Power Line Bill Dies In Legislature

Opponents of 'Right of First Refusal' bill say it would have hiked utility rates.

Consumer Groups Urge Rejection of ROFR

MISO Tranche 2 announcement reinforces need to scrap multi-billion no bid legislation

We Energies Will Spend $335 Million on Microsoft Development

No Public Service Commission approval needed because project is on Foxconn land

Consumer Groups Urge Rejection of ROFR

Wisconsin’s Electric Rates Are Already Too High

Wisconsin Utilities Attempting To Balance Power Demand From New Data Centers With Renewables

Massive new data centers, like Microsoft's Mt. Pleasant project, will change how We Energies, others pursue renewable energy.

Assembly Passes Bill That Would Limit Transmission Line Competition

Proposal was the most lobbied on issue in 2023.

Republicans Fire Regulator Over Solar, Low-Income Assistance Decisions

Tyler Huebner didn't follow the law say GOP senators. Democrats say move is purely partisan game.

Bill Gives State Regulators More Power Over Utility Construction Plans

Advocates say it could reduce costs for consumers. Utilities association opposes it.

Regulators Approve Utility Rate Increases, Reduce Allowed Profits

Utilities across Wisconsin sought to raise electricity prices.

We Energies, Alliant Closing Coal Plants

But customers could be paying off utilities' coal plant debt for years to come.

Utilities Flood Capital With Lobbyists

More than 45 lobbyists, including former legislators, pushing sweetheart deal ending public bidding for transmission lines.

Should We Energies Get Another Rate Hike?

Last year residents saw nearly 11% increase. PSC hears from opponents.

GOP Senators Introduce Protectionist Transmission Line Bill

Proposal would make it difficult for competitors to ATC to enter market.

State Can’t Regulate We Energies $100 Million Project for Microsoft

Critics blame Foxconn law's loopholes, call for legislative fix. 'It's outrageous.'

American Transmission Co. Hires Former Utility Regulator

Ellen Nowak is now vice president of the company she was once charged with regulating.

Public Service Commission Could Create New Aid For Low-Income We Energies Customers

New programs would help mitigate rising energy bills.

We Energies Wants Yet Another Rate Hike

Both consumer and business advocates castigate excess profits of utilities.

Advocates Push for City-Owned Public Utility

Replacing We Energies would lead to lower rates and fewer power outages, they declare.

Should State Use More Nuclear Power?

Federal, state officials say it may be needed for Wisconsin to meet climate change goals.

Utilities Get PSC Approval to Buy Largest Solar Plant In Wisconsin

We Energies, two other utilities will pay $649 million for Dane County plant.

Extreme Weather Threatens Power Supply, Could Leave Customers In The Cold

We Energies' request for customers to turn down thermostats on frigid day could become recurring problem.

Double-Digit Rate Hike for We Energies Customers

Utility Profits Kept Well Above National Average

Regulators Approve 8.8% Electric Rate Increase For We Energies

Residential customers should expect to see a $12 per month increase.

Residents Express Outrage At Hearing Over Plan To Hike Electric Rates 13%

We Energies proposal would increase average bill by $14 per month, more than twice original proposal.

WEC Customers – Make Your Voice Heard. Public Hearings on Big Rate Cases Next Week

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Consumer, Environmental Groups Strike Deal With We Energies and WPS

Deal allows utilities to recover costs while writing-off late fees, reducing fixed charges. Some issues remain.