IMMEDIATE ADOPTION
Number
260106
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. DIMITRIJEVIC
Title
Resolution opposing We Energies’ request to increase utility rates and authorizing the City Attorney to intervene in We Energies’ 2027-2028 rate case.
Analysis
This resolution states the City’s opposition to We Energies’ rate increase proposal and authorizes the City Attorney to intervene in We Energies’ 2027-2028 rate case.
Body
Whereas, Wisconsin Electric Power Company and Wisconsin Gas LLC (doing business as We Energies) filed a request with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin to increase electric, natural gas, and steam rates in 2027 and 2028; and
Whereas, On April 30, 2026, the Public Service of Commission of Wisconsin opened a proceeding to consider We Energies’ request to increase its rates; and
Whereas, According to We Energies’ April 30 customer bill insert, the utility’s proposal would increase the typical residential customer’s electric bill by $14.67 per month, or 10.28%, effective January 1, 2027 and by an additional $8.69 per month, or 5.52%, effective January 1, 2028; and
Whereas, We Energies proposes to increase the typical small commercial/industrial customer’s electric bill by $22.42 per month, or 6.10%, effective January 1, 2027 and by an additional $20.26 per month, or 5.20%, effective January 1, 2028; and
Whereas, We Energies also proposes a significant increase in natural gas rates in 2027 and 2028; and
Whereas, The City is a major consumer of electricity, gas, and steam from We Energies; and
Whereas, The City is also home to thousands of moderate and low-income residents, many of whom can least afford to pay another We Energies rate increase; and
Whereas, Intervention in We Energies’ rate case will protect the interests of the City; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that the City of Milwaukee opposes We Energies’ proposed rate increases; and be it
Further Resolved, That the ...
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