Contact: Teresa Weidemann-Smith, (608) 266-9600
MADISON – The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (Commission) will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 1, 2010, in La Crosse 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 its electric rates by 5.4 percent. The December 1st hearing in La Crosse is in addition to the previously announced public hearings in Eau Claire and Madison, both scheduled for Wednesday, November 17, 2010.
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 location:
Wednesday, December 1 at 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-La Crosse
Room 102 Wing Technology Center
1725 State Street
La Crosse, WI
The previously announced Eau Claire and Madison hearings will also be broadcast live at the following times and locations:
Wednesday, November 17 at 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.
