by preferred on May 21, 2009
Focus on Energy, the statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource program, has recently seen an increase in energy savings goals. These goals are expected to continue to increase in the future. Because utility information about customers is confidential, Focus on Energy is having trouble marketing its programs effectively. The Commissioners determined that utilities should provide basic information about customers and energy use to the program.
To accomplish this, the Commissioners approved a waiver of Wis. Admin. Code § PSC 113.0505(2), stating that, pursuant to Wis. Admin. Code § PSC 113.01(2), due to the current energy climate, the state is in an “exceptional or unusual situation”.
by preferred on May 14, 2009
The Town of Brookfield is refusing to pay the City, arguing that it is unable to determine the accuracy of the invoices because it claims water consumption figures are inadequate and that actual water consumption for each user must be measured. The City, in an attempt to get the Town to pay its bill consistent with the Commission’s decision, now appeals to the Commission for help in clarifying or perhaps further affirming the Commission’s decision. The Commission’s May 22, 2008, Final Decision is currently pending review in Waukesha County Circuit Court. The Circuit Court did not formally remand the case to the Commission, but instead voluntarily suspended its briefing schedule pending further Commission action. Arguably, the lack of formal remand means that jurisdiction is still in Circuit Court rather than with the Commission.
