Public Service Commission: To hold public hearings on Xcel Energy rate request

Contact: Teresa Weidemann-Smith, (608) 266-9600

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (Commission) will hold public hearings on Wednesday, November 17 in Eau Claire and Madison on Northern States Power Company’s (NSPW) request to adjust its electric rates. NSPW, doing business as Xcel Energy, has requested to increase their electric rates by 5.4 percent.

When a utility requests a change in rates, the Commission conducts a thorough audit of the utility’s expenses and revenues. The agency will look at the amount Xcel needs to provide a reliable source of energy to customers, which includes costs of fuel, maintenance, new construction and environmental protection.

Public comments on Xcel’s application will be included in the record the Commission will review to make a decision. The Commission has the authority to approve, deny or modify the application. Citizens are encouraged to attend the hearing, which will be broadcast live at the following times and locations:

Wednesday, November 17

3:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.

Public Service Commission of Wisconsin

Amnicon Falls Hearing Room – 1st floor

610 North Whitney Way

Madison, WI

UW-Eau Claire

Old Library Room 1132

103 Garfield Avenue

Eau Claire, WI

Hearing locations are accessible to people in wheelchairs. Anyone requiring accommodations to participate should contact Docket Coordinator Mary McIlwee at 608-267-7915.

Documents associated with Xcel’s application can be viewed on the PSC’s Electronic Regulatory Filing System at http://psc.wi.gov/. Type case numbers 4420-UR-116 in the boxes provided on the PSC homepage, or click on the Electronic Regulatory Filing System button.