CUB Tracks

Tom and Corey recap the Data Center cases for We Energies and Alliant energy that set the first Very Large Load electric utility rates specifically targeted at customers like hyperscale data centers.

Corey, Tom, and Steve sit down to recap key issues from Wisconsin utility cases in 2024. **Sorry for the delay in publishing this.**

Corey and Tom sit down to talk about the wave of early coal plant retirements, why it matters to customers, and what can be done to save customers money. Show notes at: https://cubwi.org/podcast

Corey and Tom kick off this year's discussion of the big rate hikes requested by We Energies and WPSC. Make sure to check out the show notes at https://cubwi.org/podcast.

Corey and Tom kick of a recap the Commission's official rate case decisions from 2023, talk about the various policy investigations the cases spawned, and talk about the savings CUB was able to achieve.

Corey and Tom kick of a recap the Commission's official rate case decisions and run down the overall increases customers of Wisconsin's big private utilities can expect in 2024 and 2025. They also discuss the Commission's final actions on utility profits and residential affordability programs for 2024.

Corey and Tom rip off the bandage and jump right into the deep end to talk about net metering and the current proposals by MGE and Alliant energy to replace current programs with something new. Make certain to keep the comments civil please.

Corey and Tom talk about where the electric rates for Wisconsin and Wisconsin utilities rank compared to other midwest states. They also provide an update on fuel cost increases and this year's CUB annual report.

Corey and Tom talk about Alliant energy's requested increase for 2024 and 2025 meant to cover the amount the utility went over its 2022 fuel cost budget.

Corey and Tom talk about equity in the public utility space and some of work that needs to be done. Show notes at cubwi.org/podcast

Tom sits down with CUB's Director of Outreach and Engagement, Rich Storck.

Buckle up for a good but long one. Corey sits down with CUB's Regulatory Strategist for Economics and Finance, Dr. Steve Kihm.

Corey and Tom give an initial rundown of the rate increases requested by Alliant, MG&E, and Xcel that would affect your rates in 2024 and 2025.

Corey and Tom talk about the end of the disconnection moratorium, ways to save on your utility bill, and recap a recent discussion about new nuclear power technologies and issues Wisconsin will need to face if new nuclear generation is to be considered in the state.

Corey sits down with Cara Coburn Faris, CUB's General Counsel to chat about her experience with CUB and working as an advocate on behalf of Wisconsin's utility customers. First in a series of videos where we introduce the members of the CUB team and talk about why they joined up, things they've learned and what their thoughts are on Wisconsin utilities and issues that are important to customers.

Corey and Tom discuss the complicated balance needed in a draft legislative proposal in Wisconsin for community solar. They also run down a recent decision before the Iowa Supreme court that could affect utility customers across the midwest, and a recap of CUB's position on the Koshkonong solar & storage project.

Corey and Tom run down all the Commission's decisions from March 16, 2023. We Energies Solar Now rent-a-roof, low income rate investigation, and EV programs.

Corey and Tom run down updates on staffing at the Public Service Commission, highlight a new low income program proposed for Xcel customers, and discuss a challenging request from We Energies and WPS for a slate of renewable energy programs.

Corey and Tom talk about the disruption in natural gas service that affected Wisconsin utilities in December 2022 as well as what customers' reactions to the event might mean for future demand response programs.

Corey and Tom run down the electric and natural gas rate increases for Wisconsin's big five electric and natural gas utilities, talk about cost drivers and recent press about utility rate increases, and give a brief rundown of things coming up soon that could affect Wisconsin utility service. Go to cubwi.org/podcast for show notes.

Corey and Tom talk about the increases to utilty rates that are arriving just in time to hit customers' winter heating costs. They also run down some things that are coming down the pike.

Corey and Tom break down the PSC's decisions on the We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service (WPSC) rate cases and go over the good, the bad, and the meh.

Tom sits down with NASUCA President and Executive Director of the North Carolina Utilities Commission Public Staff, Chris Ayers, to recap the 2022 NASUCA annual meeting and the issues facing utility customers nationwide.

Corey and Tom talk about the pending We Energies rate cases, the huge rate increases that could result if the utilities get their way, and call for customers to provide their comments to the PSC. Go to cubwi.org/blog for more information.

Corey and Tom discuss the Commission's draft Strategic Energy Assessment for 2022