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.By Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin

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.By Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin

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.By Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin

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.By Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin

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/podcastBy Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin

Tom sits down with CUB's Director of Outreach and Engagement, Rich Storck.By Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin

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

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.By Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin

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.By Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin

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 utili…

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.By Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin

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.By Citizens Utility Board

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.By Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin

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.By Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin

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.By Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin

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.By Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin

Corey and Tom discuss the Commission's draft Strategic Energy Assessment for 2022By Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin

Corey and Tom talk about the Inflation Adjustment Act and what that could mean for our utilties and the clean energy transition.By Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin

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.By Citizens Utility Board of 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.By Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin

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…

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

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.By Citizens Utility Board of 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.By Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin

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.By Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin

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.By Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin

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.By Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin

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

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.By Citizens Utility Board 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.By Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin

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.By Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin

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.By Citizens Utility Board of Wisconsin