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Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Issues Regulatory Update for Ashwaubenon Water and Sewer Utility Rate Adjustment

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The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has announced a regulatory update regarding the Ashwaubenon Water and Sewer Utility, which has filed an application to adjust water rates due to an increase in the rate charged by its wholesale supplier, Green Bay Water Utility. The commission has scheduled a public hearing on August 18, 2025, to discuss the proposed rate adjustment. If approved, the utility's general service rates will not increase, but the wholesale general service volume charge will increase from $4.97 to $5.40, or 8.65 percent per 1,000 gallons.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Ashwaubenon Water and Sewer Utility has filed an application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to adjust water rates due to an increase in the rate charged by its wholesale supplier, Green Bay Water Utility.
  • The commission has scheduled a public hearing on August 18, 2025, to discuss the proposed rate adjustment.
  • If approved, the utility's general service rates will not increase, but the wholesale general service volume charge will increase from $4.97 to $5.40, or 8.65 percent per 1,000 gallons.
  • The public hearing will be held via Zoom and will also be livestreamed on the Commission's website.
  • Members of the public can participate in the hearing by joining Zoom, using the internet link https://us02web.zoom.us/my/pschearings, or by dialing +1 312 626 6799 and entering 809 513 2930#.
  • A person may testify in this proceeding without becoming a party and without attorney representation.
  • Comments can be submitted via web comment, live comment at the hearing, or mail to the Commission at P.O. Box 7854, Madison, WI 53707-7854.

Statistics:

  • The proposed rate increase is 8.65 percent per 1,000 gallons.
  • The wholesale general service volume charge will increase from $4.97 to $5.40.
  • The public hearing is scheduled for August 18, 2025.
  • The deadline for submitting comments is August 20, 2025.

Sources:

  • Public Service Commission of Wisconsin
  • Ashwaubenon Water and Sewer Utility
  • Green Bay Water Utility
  • Wisconsin Public Notice (www.becauseitspublic.com)

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