Commentary: Politics vs. energy policy in Wisconsin

Midwest Energy News: If you pay attention to energy-related news, it may have come as a surprise how often Wisconsin energy policy has appeared in the national headlines over the past year.

These include decisions by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) to approve utility proposals that dramatically increase monthly charges on residential electric bills and that levy monthly fees on people who own solar electric systems. These policies, widely rejected by public utility commissions across the country, are key elements of a national strategy being advanced by special interests to further gain influence over regulated energy markets.

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