Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that utility rates will rise again starting Jan. 1.
Wisconsin residents will see their utility bills rise again starting in January.
After holding public hearings across the state, the Public Service Commission approved We Energies’ proposal to set 2025 and 2026 rates for electric and natural gas operations on Nov. 7.
Beginning Jan. 1, We Energies natural gas customers will see a $6 to $8 increase in their monthly bills in 2025 and a $10 to $11 increase in their monthly residential electric bill.
And rates will go up again in 2026.
This is We Energies’ third rate increase in the last three years.
According to Wisconsin Utility Investors, a group that promotes grassroot involvement in the political process, We Energies’ electric rates went up by 9.2% in 2023 and 2.3% this year.
Here’s where you can go if you need assistance with your utility bill?
IMPACT 2-1-1: You can dial 2-1-1. IMPACT 2-1-1 would have the most recent information on where you can go for assistance.
Milwaukee County Energy Assistance Program: The Energy Assistance Program provides qualified Milwaukee County residents with a one-time, annual payment toward heating and electric bills. The funding pays a portion of energy costs determined by household size, income and energy costs.
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program: The Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program, or WHEAP, assists eligible households with their heating and electric bills.
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