CUB Tracks

Corey and Tom talk about the Inflation Adjustment Act and what that could mean for our utilties and the clean energy transition.

Corey and Tom talk about new EV programs proposed by Xcel energy, along with Xcel's vision for public EV charging and what that could mean for the future of electric utilities in Wisconsin.

Corey and Tom talk about new bonus incentives for heat pump installations from Focus on Energy as well as current and anticipated high natural gas prices and what that could mean for this winter's heating seasion.

Corey and Tom discuss the PSC's decision to tackle the question of third-party owned, or leased, rooftop solar in the state of Wisconsin. Petitions for Declaratory Ruling were filed by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) and Vote solar asking the PSC to clarify that third-party owned solar is not "illegal" or subject to regulation as if it were a public utility.

Corey and Tom put out an alert about predatory solar installer behavior and discuss the recently announced delays in Wisconsin coal power plant retirements.

Corey and Tom share their initial thoughts about the Public Service Commission's draft Strategic Energy Assessment as well as the staff memo outlining policy options for the Focus on Energy program. Thought we would just be getting some hot takes, but ended up going down the rabbit hole a bit. Grab a frosty beverage, get comfortable, and enjoy!

Corey and Tom track down with Nick Hylla, Executive Director of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association, at the 2022 Energy fair to talk about renewable energy policy, legislation, and the future of renewable energy in Wisconsin.

Corey and Tom talk about utility incentives, performance, and a new approach to regulation that may encourage utilities to prioritize outcomes that are important to customers.

Corey and Tom sit down with NASUCA Executive Director David Springe to discuss some of the pressing issues facing utility customers and consumer advocates around the country.

Corey sits down with Tim Tessier from the Iowa Office of Consumer Advocate to talk about the MISO Long Range Transmission Plan and the wave of new electric transmission projects coming to Wisconsin and the midwest.

Corey and Tom talk about the decommissioning of the Kewaunee nuclear power plant, the Commission's recent decision on who get's to do the work, and what that means for customers of Alliant Energy and Wisconsin Public Service Corporation.

Corey and Tom talk a little inside baseball and share how they view approach the work CUB does on behalf of utility customers.

Corey and Tom talk a little bit about CUB what CUB does on behalf of residential and small business utility customers across the state of Wisconsin.

Corey and Tom talk about the 2023 rate increases requested by Madison Gas & Electric (MGE) We Energies, Wisconsin Gas, and Wisconsin Public Service Corp. (WPSC). Big rate increases headed for customer's wallets if the utilities get what they want.

Corey and Tom talk about the end of the disconnection moratorium and some of the resources that are available to customers who need help. They also talk about utility affordability and new kinds of data that might help in designing new programs to assist customers with affordability issues.

Corey and Tom recap the Public Service Commission's approval of the We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service Corporation RICE natural gas facility. They also talk about the increase in natural gas prices and what that means for customers.

Corey and Tom recap the Public Service Commission's approval of the We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service Corporation RICE natural gas facility. They also talk about the increase in natural gas prices and what that means for customers.