Key points at a glance

  • $132 million in savings from federal tax credits and earnings sharing.
  • Investing in clean energy to provide long-term benefits to customers.
  • New grid investments to strengthen reliability and support energy projects across Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) today filed a rate request with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) that continues the company’s long-term plan to provide customers safe and reliable energy.

The request includes more than $132 million in savings from federal tax credits and earnings sharing with customers. The WPS plan continues the company’s significant investments in Wisconsin’s energy grid to provide customers safe and reliable energy.

“Our customers count on us every day for the energy they need, and we recognize our responsibility to continue providing safe and reliable energy,” said Mike Hooper, president — WPS. “This filing shows our continued commitment to keep costs down as we invest in reliability for all of our customers.”

Strengthening Wisconsin’s energy grid

The filing supports ongoing investments to maintain safe and reliable energy service throughout the state, including:

Clean energy expansion: Recovering costs for new solar, wind and battery storage projects already approved by regulators that are expected to begin serving customers in 2027 and 2028. Since 2020, WPS renewable energy facilities have saved its customers hundreds of millions of dollars in avoided electric generation fuel costs.

Reliability investments: Funding for continued work to trim trees or remove dead trees near power lines and electric equipment. WPS plans to trim more than 2,000 miles of power lines and remove 5,000-8,000 hazard trees in each of the next two years. These investments build on the success of the company’s enhanced forestry efforts that began in 2025.

Improved performance: WPS plans to install 80-100 miles of underground cable in both 2027 and 2028, as well as add new equipment to power lines to improve reliability. These investments benefit every customer by reducing outages, making restoration work quicker and minimizing emergency repairs.

Economic impact: Company investments continue to support Wisconsin’s economy, creating construction and operations jobs in northeast and north central Wisconsin.

Bills will remain below national average

The typical residential electric bill is projected to increase by about $11 per month in 2027 and about $5 per month in 2028.

Even with these changes, typical WPS customer bills remain below the national average and in line with other Wisconsin and Midwest utilities.

WPS residential natural gas customers would see an about $7 increase in their monthly bills in 2027, with no base rate increase anticipated in 2028 as part of the filed plan.

Customer assistance options

Many people are facing challenging times, and no one wants to see rising energy bills. WPS is taking steps to keep bills low while also preparing for the demands of today and tomorrow.

The company is prioritizing efficiency in everything it does and will continue to provide customer assistance programs for those in need.

Customers who need help managing their energy bills are encouraged to contact WPS. The company offers budget billing for predictable monthly payments and energy assistance programs that help lower-income households manage costs.

Next steps

This filing is the first step in a transparent, monthslong process that includes public filings, customer group and expert regulatory staff review, and public hearings.

All documents and filings that are part of this rate review are available at psc.wi.gov, search for docket number 6690-UR-129.

The PSCW is expected to make a final decision later this year. New rates are expected to take effect in January 2027.

About Wisconsin Public Service

Wisconsin Public Service Corp. is a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC). The company serves 474,000 electric customers and 350,000 natural gas customers in northeast and north central Wisconsin. Learn more about Wisconsin Public Service at wisconsinpublicservice.com and WEC Energy Group at wecenergygroup.com.

Forward-looking statements

Certain statements contained in this press release are “forward looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are based upon management’s current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in the statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these statements. Forward looking statements include, among other things, statements concerning management’s expectations and projections regarding rate case filings, including proposals for spending and investment and recovery requests; regulatory actions and decisions; and impact on customers. The following factors, in addition to those discussed in each of WEC Energy Group, Inc.’s, and Wisconsin Public Service Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and in subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in any forward looking statements: the possibility that the PSCW’s order will differ from the terms of the proposals; the timing, resolution and impact of rate cases and other regulatory decisions; general economic conditions, including business and competitive conditions in WEC Energy Group, Inc.’s service territories; WEC Energy Group Inc.’s ability to continue to successfully integrate the operations of its subsidiaries; availability of generating facilities and/or distribution systems; unanticipated changes in fuel and purchased power costs; key personnel changes; unusual, varying or severe weather conditions; continued industry restructuring and consolidation; continued advances in, and adoption of, new technologies that produce power or reduce power consumption; energy and environmental conservation efforts; electrification initiatives, mandates and other efforts to reduce the use of natural gas; WEC Energy Group Inc.’s ability to successfully acquire and/or dispose of assets and projects and to execute on its capital plan, including projects related to serving large-scale customers; terrorist, physical or cybersecurity threats or attacks and data security breaches; construction risks; labor disruptions; equity and bond market fluctuations; changes in WEC Energy Group, Inc.’s and its subsidiaries’ ability to access the capital markets; changes in tax legislation or WEC Energy Group, Inc.’s and its subsidiaries’ ability to use certain tax benefits and carryforwards; changes in and uncertainty around federal, state, and local legislation and regulation, including changes in rate setting policies or procedures and environmental standards, in the enforcement of these laws and regulations or permit conditions and changes in the interpretation of regulations by regulatory agencies; supply chain disruptions; inflation; political or geopolitical developments impacting the global economy, supply chain and fuel prices, generally, including as a result of changes to government trade policies, geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and other countries, or other new, protracted or escalating  regional conflicts; the impact from any health crises, including epidemics and pandemics; current and future litigation and regulatory investigations, proceedings or inquiries; the ability of the Company to successfully and/or timely adopt new technologies, including artificial intelligence; changes in accounting standards and the ability of WEC Energy Group, Inc. or its subsidiaries to obtain additional generating capacity at competitive prices. Except as may be required by law, WEC Energy Group, Inc., and Wisconsin Public Service Corporation expressly disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward looking information.