PSC sets public hearing in DePere on WPS rate increase request, Sept. 21

From a news release issued by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin:

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) will hold public hearings on Tuesday, September 21 at locations in DePere, Wausau and Madison on Wisconsin Public Service Corporation’s (WPSC) request to adjust its electric and natural gas rates. WPSC has requested to increase their electric rates by 6.9 percent and natural gas rates by 1.20 percent.

When a utility requests a change in rates, the Commission conducts a thorough audit of the utility’s expenses and revenues. The agency will look at the amount WPSC needs to provide a reliable source of energy to customers, which includes costs of fuel, maintenance, new construction and environmental protection.

Public comments on WPSC’s application will be included in the record the Commission will review to make a decision. The Commission has the authority to approve, deny or modify the application.

Citizens are encouraged to attend the hearings, which will be broadcast live simultaneously from three locations at the following times:

Tuesday, September 21
3:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
St. Norbert College Campus
F.K. Bemis International Center
100 Grant Street, Room 114AB
DePere, WI UW-Marathon County