Wisconsin Legislature: Public Service Commission

Broadband expansion grant program changes re definition of “infrastructure,” report requirement, and LAB performance audit - SB1086

Broadband expansion grant program changes re unserved areas, speed standards, criteria for evaluation applications, and challenge to awarding a grant [Sec. 51-53, 584, 1699, 2423-2426, 2428-2432, 2435, 2436, 9336 (1)] - AB43

Broadband expansion grant program changes re unserved areas, speed standards, criteria for evaluation applications, low-cost option, and challenge to awarding a grant - AB303

Broadband expansion grant program changes re unserved areas, speed standards, criteria for evaluation applications, and challenge to awarding a grant [Sec. 51-53, 584, 1699, 2423-2426, 2428-2432, 2435, 2436, 9336 (1)] [original bill only] - SB70

Broadband expansion grant program changes re unserved areas, speed standards, criteria for evaluation applications, low-cost option, and challenge to awarding a grant [S.Amdt.1: further revisions] - SB325

Broadband expansion grant program: funding from general fund; PSC duties [Sec. 282, 2433] - AB43

Broadband expansion grant program: funding from general fund; PSC duties [Sec. 282, 2433] [original bill only] - SB70

Broadband expansion grant program: PSC to give farms a priority - AB1179

Broadband expansion grant program: PSC to give farms a priority - SB1084

Broadband line extension grants program created [Sec. 281, 283, 284, 2427, 2434] - AB43

Broadband line extension grants program created [Sec. 281, 283, 284, 2427, 2434] [original bill only] - SB70

Community solar programs: establishment authorized, zoning provision - AB258

Community solar programs: establishment authorized, zoning provision - SB226

Complaints filed with PSC: procedure changes - AB674

Complaints filed with PSC: procedure changes - SB648

Customer-side water service lines containing lead, replacement of: financial assistance funded from utility rates and municipal grants or loans - AB1060

Digital equity program: PSC to administer, universal service fund provision [Sec. 280, 2404, 2410, 2437] - AB43

Digital equity program: PSC to administer, universal service fund provision [Sec. 280, 2404, 2410, 2437] [original bill only] - SB70

Discrimination in broadband prohibited and broadband service provider requirements [Sec. 1736, 1737, 2330, 2438, 9302 (1), 9436 (1)] - AB43

Discrimination in broadband prohibited and broadband service provider requirements [Sec. 1736, 1737, 2330, 2438, 9302 (1), 9436 (1)] [original bill only] - SB70

Electric utility integrated resource plans required; PSC strategic energy assessment provision [Sec. 2419-2421] - AB43

Electric utility integrated resource plans required; PSC strategic energy assessment provision [Sec. 2419-2421] [original bill only] - SB70

Electric vehicle infrastructure program established by DOT; nonutility-owned electric vehicle charging stations exempt from regulation as a public utility [Sec. 392-394, 1697, 2405] - AB43

Electric vehicle infrastructure program established by DOT; nonutility-owned electric vehicle charging stations exempt from regulation as a public utility [Sec. 392-394, 1697, 2405] [original bill only] - SB70

Energy Innovation Grant Program appropriation - AB823

Energy Innovation Grant Program appropriation - SB775

Environmental trust bonds to finance retiring electric generating facilities; integrated resource and reliability planning by electric utilities and cooperatives; closure of large electric generating facilities - AB682

Environmental trust bonds to finance retiring electric generating facilities; integrated resource and reliability planning by electric utilities and cooperatives; closure of large electric generating facilities - SB651

Equity-focused intervenor compensation: PSC reserve required [Sec. 2411] - AB43

Equity-focused intervenor compensation: PSC reserve required [Sec. 2411] [original bill only] - SB70

Focus on Energy rate change [Sec. 2417] - AB43

Focus on Energy rate change - AB840

Focus on Energy rate change [Sec. 2417] [original bill only] - SB70

Focus on Energy rate change - SB795

Gas pipeline safety violations: maximum penalties increased [Sec. 2439] - AB43

Gas pipeline safety violations: maximum penalties increased - AB878

Gas pipeline safety violations: maximum penalties increased [Sec. 2439] [original bill only] - SB70

Gas pipeline safety violations: maximum penalties increased - SB812

High-voltage transmission line fees: administration transferred from DOA to PSC [Sec. 170-175, 491, 493, 2422, 9101 (1)] - AB43

High-voltage transmission line fees: administration transferred from DOA to PSC [Sec. 170-175, 491, 493, 2422, 9101 (1)] [original bill only] - SB70

Incumbent transmission facility owner’s right to construct, own, and maintain a transmission facility approved in the Midwest Independent System Operator’s (MISO) transmission plan; regionally cost-shared transmission line and PSC provisions - AB470

Incumbent transmission facility owner’s right to construct, own, and maintain a transmission facility approved in the Midwest Independent System Operator’s (MISO) transmission plan; regionally cost-shared transmission line and PSC provisions - SB481

Large solar electric generating facilities: notice to political subdivision and landowners of development; certificate of public convenience and necessity and joint development agreement changes - AB46

Large solar electric generating facilities: notice to political subdivision and landowners of development; certificate of public convenience and necessity and joint development agreement changes - SB47

Lead service line replacement grants: size limit removed [Sec. 2413, 2414] - AB43

Lead service line replacement grants: size limit removed [Sec. 2413, 2414] [original bill only] - SB70

Municipal storm water utilities: PSC to regulate rates and services - AB457

Municipal storm water utilities: PSC to regulate rates and services - SB455

Nowak, Commissioner Ellen: public service honored and well wishes for future endeavors - AJR23

Nowak, Commissioner Ellen: public service honored and well wishes for future endeavors - SJR24

PFAS group of substances: requirements created and programs established to address issues related to; reports and studies [S.Sub.Amdt.2: further revisions, rule revisions added [Admin.Code NR 811.12, PSC 184.06]; S.Amdt.1: further revisions] - SB312

PSC to require retail electric utilities and cooperatives to survey customers about broadband service availability and Internet service providers to disclose certain information to improve broadband mapping - AB1175

PSC to require retail electric utilities and cooperatives to survey customers about broadband service availability and Internet service providers to disclose certain information to improve broadband mapping - SB1085

PSC website and annual report relating to dockets requirements - AB675

PSC website and annual report relating to dockets requirements - SB647

Public utility prohibited from disconnecting a service providing the primary heat source for residential dwellings between set dates and under certain conditions - AB670

Public utility rate changes: customer notification requirements; PSC provisions - AB676

Public utility rate changes: customer notification requirements; PSC provisions - SB646

Public utility recovery of cost of low-income assistance programs [Sec. 2412] - AB43

Public utility recovery of cost of low-income assistance programs [Sec. 2412] [original bill only] - SB70

Rate recovery by a public utility of assessments related to a PSC proceeding: amount reduced - AB683

Rate recovery by a public utility of assessments related to a PSC proceeding: amount reduced - SB649

Residential and commercial energy improvements: PSC to allow public utility to finance; surcharge provision [Sec. 2418] - AB43

Residential and commercial energy improvements: PSC to allow public utility to finance; surcharge provision [Sec. 2418] [original bill only] - SB70

Residential energy improvement program established - AB832

Residential energy improvement program established - SB784

Retiring certain electric generating facilities: eligibility for environmental trust bond financing [Sec. 2407, 2408] - AB43

Retiring certain electric generating facilities: eligibility for environmental trust bond financing [Sec. 2407, 2408] [original bill only] - SB70

Social cost of carbon emissions considered by PSC when issuing certificates for certain electric and public utility projects - AB811

Social cost of carbon emissions considered by PSC when issuing certificates for certain electric and public utility projects - SB760

Social cost of carbon: PSC to consider when issuing certificates for certain public utility projects; annual adjustments and report required [Sec. 2406, 9336 (2)] - AB43

Social cost of carbon: PSC to consider when issuing certificates for certain public utility projects; annual adjustments and report required [Sec. 2406, 9336 (2)] [original bill only] - SB70

Solar or wind project on prime farmland: PSC conditions for granting certificate of public convenience and necessity (CPCN) or certificate of authority (CA) - AB738

Wind energy system: political subdivision may impose restriction more restrictive than PSC rules - AB165

Wind energy system: political subdivision may impose restriction more restrictive than PSC rules - SB151

Wind or solar projects: local approval required before the PSC may approve - AB1169

Wind or solar projects: local approval required before the PSC may approve - SB1075

Amending certain PSC rate orders, certificates of public convenience and necessity (CPCN), and certificates of authority (CA) authorized - AB681

Amending certain PSC rate orders, certificates of public convenience and necessity (CPCN), and certificates of authority (CA) authorized - SB650

Electric vehicle charging stations: person supplying electricity exempt from public utility regulation; prohibitions on local governments and state agencies from owning, operating, managing, or leasing; excise tax on electric vehicle charging, residence exception; JRCCP may report - AB846

Electric vehicle charging stations: person supplying electricity exempt from public utility regulation; prohibitions on local governments and state agencies from owning, operating, managing, or leasing; excise tax on electric vehicle charging, residence exception; JRCCP may report [S.Amdt.1: ownership or operation by state agency provision modified, station permit changed to registration; S.Amdt.2: further revisions, charging tax modified; A.Amdt.1: local government cannot require private developer to install] - SB791

Electric vehicle infrastructure program established by DOT; nonutility-owned electric vehicle charging stations exempt from regulation as a public utility [Sec. 392-394, 1697, 2405] - AB43

Electric vehicle infrastructure program established by DOT; nonutility-owned electric vehicle charging stations exempt from regulation as a public utility [Sec. 392-394, 1697, 2405] [original bill only] - SB70

Energy storage facility: public utility aid payments to counties and municipalities [Sec. 1649, 1659, 9337 (9)] - AB43

Energy storage facility: public utility aid payments to counties and municipalities [Sec. 1649, 1659, 9337 (9)] [original bill only] - SB70

Gas pipeline safety violations: maximum penalties increased [Sec. 2439] - AB43

Gas pipeline safety violations: maximum penalties increased - AB878