Citizens Utility Board Requests Intervention in Madison Gas and Electric Company's Rate Adjustment Proceeding

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The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has issued a regulatory update in response to Madison Gas and Electric Company's application to adjust electric and natural gas rates. The Citizens Utility Board (CUB), a consumer advocacy group, has filed a request to intervene and notice of appearance in the proceeding. CUB argues that it has a substantial interest in the outcome of the proceeding, as the rate adjustments will impact residential and small business customers of Madison Gas and Electric Company. The CUB seeks to ensure that the rate adjustments are reasonable and that the interests of its members are represented.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Citizens Utility Board (CUB) has requested intervention in Madison Gas and Electric Company's rate adjustment proceeding, citing its purpose as a consumer advocate for residential and small business public utility customers.
  • CUB argues that it has a substantial interest in the outcome of the proceeding, as the rate adjustments will impact its members and all MGE customers.
  • The CUB seeks to ensure that the rate adjustments are reasonable and that the interests of its members are represented.
  • Madison Gas and Electric Company seeks to increase electric revenues by $24.7 million (4.89 percent) over present revenues in 2026 and $47.7 million (9.42 percent) over present revenues in 2027.
  • The CUB has a long history of participating in Public Service Commission proceedings, dating back to 1979 when it was created by the Wisconsin Legislature.
  • The CUB has been recognized by the PSC as having standing in proceedings such as this one, and has been granted permissive intervention in the past.
  • The CUB's purpose is to advocate for safe, reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible utility services, and to educate and empower consumers and the general public.

Statistics:

  • Madison Gas and Electric Company seeks to increase electric revenues by $24.7 million (4.89 percent) over present revenues in 2026.
  • Madison Gas and Electric Company seeks to increase natural gas revenues by $5.7 million (2.33 percent) over present revenues in 2026.
  • The CUB represents all residential and small business customers of Madison Gas and Electric Company.
  • The PSC has recognized the CUB as having standing in proceedings such as this one.

Sources:

  • The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, Application of Madison Gas and Electric Company for Authority to Adjust Electric and Natural Gas Rates, Docket No. 3270-UR-126.
  • The Citizens Utility Board, Request to Intervene and Notice of Appearance in the Application of Madison Gas and Electric Company for Authority to Adjust Electric and Natural Gas Rates, Docket No. 3270-UR-126.
  • Wis. Admin. Code SS PSC 2.21.
  • Wis. Stat. SS 196.315.
  • Wis. Stat. SS 199.02.