The Wisconsin Industrial Energy Group, Inc. (WIEG) is a non-profit association of large energy consumers that advocates for policies that drive affordable, efficient and reliable energy. Since the early 1970s, WIEG has been the premiere voice of Wisconsin ratepayers and an engine for business retention and expansion.
In 2009, Wisconsin’s utilities requested more than $300 million in new rate increases. Just over $160 million in new rate hikes were eventually approved by the Public Service Commission late in the year. WIEG was able to secure below average increases for our members in the major rate cases. WIEG will continue to file testimony in an effort to reduce the impacts on large manufacturers. Click here to find out what you can do to fight the rate hikes and protect your company's bottom line.
In 2010, the Legislature is expected to debate a comprehensive climate change bill. WIEG opposes some of the mandates in the Global Warming Task Force legislation (sometimes called the “Clean Energy Jobs Act”) due to the unprecedented levels of capital expenditures and rate impacts. Higher electric rates will harm economic development in Wisconsin. WIEG will fight to ensure that any proposed energy legislation has cost containment measures. Click here to join our efforts to protect ratepayers and preserve jobs.
