The States

Conversations with three Commissioners, Staff, and two illustrious recently-retired regulators.

“A lot of data is collected on what the programs are doing, how much energy is being saved, and what’s happening in the marketplace related to the activities that Focus on Energy engages in.”

“Conventional rate cases, but not simplified rate cases, require public hearings. We hold them at our office and utilities and customers can participate remotely over the telephone.”

“The biggest grant program is the broadband expansion grants, and the Commission just approved $24 million dollars in grants for FY2020.”

“Everybody’s learning new ways to navigate our online meetings and teleconference calls and figure out how to efficiently move dockets along.”

“We need to make sure we continue to have reliable, affordable, and safe utility service, and that we protect our utilities so they can make it through this crisis.”

A conversation with Commissioner Nowak and Nowak’s executive assistant Bob Seitz.

A conversation with Chair Valcq and Chief of Staff Carrie Templeton.

Conversations with commissioners and personnel from the Wisconsin Public Service Commission.

“Unlike other siting entities across the country, there are two differences. One is that we also have oversight of construction and of the operation of the facility through its life and decommissioning. That’s quite different. The other is that we recommend approval or rejection to the Governor and the Governor makes the final decision on the facilities.”