PSC Gives Go Ahead to NSPW ‘First of its Size’ Biomass Gasfier Project

December 10, 2009

On February 23, 2009, Northern States Power Company-Wisconsin (NSPW) applied to the Commission for authority to construct, install, and place in operation equipment that would produce synthetic gas (syngas) from biomass for the production of electricity at the company’s existing Bay Front Power Plant in Ashland, Wisconsin. The Commission, if it approves [...]

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Approved the Application of Madison Gas and Electric Company for Authority to Change Electric and Natural Gas Rates

December 3, 2009

Madison Gas and Electric Company (MGE or the Company) filed on April 29, 2009, for authority to increase its electric and natural gas rates on January 1, 2010. MGE requested a $15,971,000 (4.53 percent) increase for electric operations and a $4,351,000 (2.26 percent) increase for natural gas operations. On July 7, 2009, a [...]

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The Commission denies Sierra Club’s Motion for Interlocutory Review. Callisto dissents.

November 20, 2009

This involves the Joint Application of Wisconsin Power and Light Company (WP&L), Wisconsin Public Service Corporation (WPSC), and Madison Gas and Electric Company (MGE) for a Certificate of Authority to Install Emissions Reduction Systems at the Columbia Energy Center Units 1 and 2On November 9, 2009, the Intervenor Sierra Club filed a motion for interlocutory [...]

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PSCW Cuts We Energy’s Rate Increase Request

November 12, 2009

Wisconsin Electric Power Company (WEPCO) and Wisconsin Gas Company (WG) filed for an increase in rates on March 13, 2009. WEPCO’s application covers each of its four utility operations separately: its electric operations (WE Electric), its natural gas operations (WE-GO), its downtown Milwaukee steam operations (DMS), and its Wauwatosa steam operations (WS). Collectively, [...]

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PSCW Opens Docket to Determine whether to continue ETC for Wireless Providers

November 5, 2009

This investigation, opened on the Commission’s own motion, will determine whether the different requirements adopted as part the Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) designation of various wireless providers should be repealed and, if so, whether to make all ETCs subject to the same requirements and obligations. ETC status was created by the Federal Communications Commission [...]

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Wisconsin PSC Opens Proceeding on Wind Farm Siting

October 30, 2009

2009 Wisconsin Act 40 (Act 40) establishes statewide criteria for the installation or use of a wind energy system with a nominal operating capacity of less than 100 megawatts and helps ensure consistent local procedures for such systems. Act 40 requires the Commission to promulgate a variety of rules and allows it to promulgate others [...]

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Wisconsin PSC Opens Telco Access Charge Proceeding

October 22, 2009

This is an investigation to examine the structure and level of intrastate access charges, including both switched and special access, for incumbent and competitive local exchange carriers. The proceeding will also address the appropriateness and uses of cost studies and cost data for pricing access service.
The Commission will investigate what levels of intrastate access rates [...]

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Wisconsin Commission takes a “time out” from ARC*s.

September 25, 2009

FERC orders 719 and 719A concern aggregators of retail customers. The PSCW determined to take a ‘time out’ on ARCs in Wisconsin until there is guidance from FERC’s acceptance of a MISO filing.
*Aggregators of Retail Customers

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Coalition for Wisconsin Environmental Stewardship Receives Intervenor Compensation

September 18, 2009

The Commission already awarded CUB and Clean Wisconsin $90,000 and $43,300, respectively, for participation in the docket. On June 23, 2009, CWESt filed a request for IC of $25,175. At its open meeting of July 9, 2009, the Commission laid over CWESt’s request, citing, among others things, concerns about lobbying firms testifying and being awarded [...]

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PSCW Wants Comments on Status of Investments in Advanced Telecommunications

September 11, 2009

This investigation, opened on the Commission’s own motion, will gather information needed for reports describing the status of investments in advanced telecommunications infrastructure in Wisconsin and the Universal Service Fund (USF). These reports are mandated by statute. The reports must include information on the progress made in:
• Distance learning, including the number of schools [...]

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