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Updated Jun 1, 2026Utility Landscape
Wisconsin Electric Power Company (We Energies)
IOUSoutheastern Wisconsin including Milwaukee metro, portions of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Subsidiary of WEC Energy Group; filed a significant multi-year rate case in 2024 seeking increases tied to capital investment in generation and grid infrastructure. PSC approved a rate settlement with modifications, maintaining scrutiny on return on equity and capital recovery timelines.
Wisconsin Gas LLC (We Energies)
IOUNatural gas distribution across southeastern and south-central Wisconsin
Jointly regulated with Wisconsin Electric under WEC Energy Group umbrella; faces ongoing PSC attention regarding gas system integrity investments and the long-term role of gas distribution under Wisconsin's evolving energy policy framework.
Wisconsin Public Service Corporation (WPS)
IOUNortheastern Wisconsin and portions of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, including Green Bay region
Also a WEC Energy Group subsidiary; active rate proceedings in 2024-2025 period addressed cost recovery for renewable energy additions and retirement of coal-fired generation at Pulliam plant. PSC scrutinized rate of return requests closely.
Madison Gas and Electric (MGE)
IOUElectric and gas service in Dane County centered on Madison
Filed a combined electric and gas rate case in 2025; MGE has pursued an aggressive renewable portfolio expansion including the Koshkonong Solar Energy Center and faces PSC review of associated capital cost recovery. Known for progressive integrated resource planning posture.
Alliant Energy / Interstate Power and Light (Wisconsin Power and Light)
IOUCentral and western Wisconsin, including Wausau, Eau Claire, and Fond du Lac regions
Wisconsin Public Service Commission regulates the Wisconsin operations of Alliant's Wisconsin Power and Light subsidiary; recent proceedings focused on wind and solar additions under its Clean Energy Blueprint and cost recovery mechanisms for large-scale renewable builds.
Dairyland Power Cooperative
coopWholesale power supplier to distribution cooperatives across western Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Illinois
As a generation and transmission cooperative, Dairyland operates partially under FERC jurisdiction for wholesale rates but interfaces with PSC in Wisconsin on retail distribution matters. Its transition away from coal, including the Genoa Unit 3 retirement, has been a focal point in Wisconsin energy transition discussions.
Key Issues
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Coal retirement and replacement capacity cost recovery: WEC Energy Group's retirement of Point Beach supplemental capacity agreements and coal unit wind-downs are prompting PSC proceedings on stranded cost treatment and the pace of IRP-driven capital spending, with intervenors challenging the timeline and ratepayer impact of replacement gas and renewables.
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Renewable energy integration and large-scale solar cost recovery: MGE's Koshkonong Solar Center and WPS/We Energies solar and wind additions are under active PSC scrutiny regarding whether capital costs are prudent and whether rate base treatment appropriately balances utility shareholder and ratepayer interests under Wisconsin's cost-of-service framework.
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Grid modernization and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) deployment: Multiple Wisconsin IOUs have filed or are preparing filings for AMI system upgrades; PSC is evaluating benefit-cost methodologies and customer data privacy protections, with stakeholder disagreement over the appropriate rate recovery mechanism and opt-out provisions.
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Electric vehicle infrastructure and transportation electrification: PSC proceedings are ongoing regarding utility make-ready programs and EV charging investment cost recovery, with contested questions about whether utility infrastructure investments compete inappropriately with private charging providers under Wisconsin statutes.
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Natural gas long-term planning and decarbonization policy tension: With no binding state renewable portfolio standard or emissions mandate, PSC proceedings reflect tension between utilities seeking continued gas infrastructure investment approval and environmental intervenors urging the commission to require climate-aligned integrated resource plans, particularly affecting MGE and WPS filings.
Upcoming
Estimated deadline for PSC final order in Madison Gas and Electric combined electric and gas rate case (docket 3270-UR-123 or successor); decision expected to address ROE, renewable capital recovery, and demand-side management program funding levels.
Estimated filing deadline for Wisconsin Power and Light (Alliant Energy) next integrated resource plan update; IRP expected to reflect updated Clean Energy Blueprint commitments and capacity additions needed following MISO resource adequacy determinations.
Estimated PSC public hearing on grid modernization and AMI cost recovery rules for Wisconsin IOUs; proceeding expected to set framework for benefit-cost standards applicable to We Energies and WPS AMI deployment filings pending before the commission.
Estimated PSC order due on WEC Energy Group (We Energies / WPS) electric vehicle make-ready infrastructure pilot program applications; decision will establish precedent for utility-owned EV charging cost recovery and program scope under Wisconsin administrative code.
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Staff
103| Name | Title | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Sweeney | Executive Assistant to Commissioner Nieto | (608) 267-7898 |
| Tanner Blair | Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs | (608) 267-9859 |
| Kate Christensen | Division Administrator | (608) 267-2893 |
| Eric Esser | Administrator, Division of Business Operations & Office Management | (608) 266-5481 |
| Joe Fontaine | Division Administrator | (608) 266-0910 |
| Andy Galvin | Administrator, Division of Water Utility Regulation and Analysis | (608) 279-6195 |
| Kara Pennoyer | Chief of Staff, Executive Assistant to Chairperson Strand | (608) 630-4589 |
| Cynthia Smith | Chief Legal Counsel | (608) 266-5481 |
| Meghan Sovey | Director of Communications and External Affairs | (608) 266-9600 |
| Cru Stubley | Secretary to the Commission | (608) 266-3493 |
| Dewi Abral S Abral | Executive Staff Assistant | (608) 267-9815 |
| Justin Adams | Financial Analyst | (608) 266-5614 |
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