Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin Supports Wisconsin Ratepayers

Madison, WI – For the third consecutive session, Americans for Prosperity-Wisconsin (AFP-WI) will join a diverse coalition of consumer advocates and businesses to protect Wisconsin ratepayers from increasing energy bills. Known as Right of First Refusal (ROFR), Senate Bill 28 would eliminate free-market competition, resulting in higher energy costs for families and businesses across Wisconsin.

Wisconsin, previously recognized for having some of the lowest electricity rates in the nation, now ranks as the second highest in the Midwest. The Wisconsin Public Service Commission has approved an additional $550 million in electric and natural gas rates for 2025 and 2026, bringing the total increase to $2 billion since 2019. Any policy that further raises utility bills presents a substantial financial burden on households already facing challenges in managing their utility costs.

AFP-WI State Director Megan Novak released the following statement:

“With the third attempt to pass this anti-free market legislation, it is no surprise that the more exposure this policy receives, the less support it has. We appreciate the legislators who continue to believe in protecting competition and prioritizing what is best for Wisconsin ratepayers, not utilities’ profit margins. AFP-WI rejects this legislation, once again, and thanks the members who continue to stand up for the families and businesses in their districts.”

View this release online HERE.

View coalitions release HERE.

Through broad-based grassroots outreach, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is driving long-term solutions to the country’s biggest problems. AFP activists engage friends and neighbors on key issues and encourage them to take an active role in building a culture of mutual benefit, where people succeed by helping one another. AFP recruits and unites Wisconsinites behind a common goal of advancing policies that will help people improve their lives. For more information, visit www.AmericansForProsperity.org

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.