PSC Schedules Public Hearings on MGE Rate Request

MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) will hold public hearings on

Thursday, October 4th regarding Madison Gas and Electric Company’s (MGE) request to change

electric and natural gas rates.

MGE is requesting to increase electric rates by 9% and natural gas rates by 3.73%, or about $7

per month for the average residential electric customer and $5 per month for the average

residential natural gas customer.

When a utility requests a change in rates, the PSC conducts a thorough audit of the utility’s

expenses and revenues. The agency will look at the amount MGE needs to provide a reliable

source of energy to customers, which includes costs of fuel, maintenance, new construction and

environmental protection.

Public comments on MGE’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 one of the hearings which are scheduled for:

If you cannot attend the public hearings, but would like to provide comments, you can do so on

the PSC’s website at http://psc.wi.gov through October 4. Click on the Public Comments button

on the PSC’s homepage and click on the case title.

The hearing locations are accessible to people in wheelchairs. Any person who needs additional

accommodations to participate should contact Docket Coordinator, Mary McIlwee, at 608-267-

7915. Documents associated with MGE’s application can be viewed on the PSC’s Electronic

Regulatory Filing System at http://psc.wi.gov/. Type case numbers 3270-UR-115 in the boxes

provided on the PSC homepage, or click on the Electronic Regulatory Filing System button.