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Introduced
12/08/2025
12/08/2025
In Committee
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Crossed Over
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current Public Service Commission administrative code, a public utility must file with PSC a proposed fuel cost plan for a 12-month period as part of an application to open or reopen a general rate case proceeding or as part of a proceeding limited in scope to fuel cost. Current PSC administrative code requires a public utility to calculate fuel cost as the net of the costs and credits during that period for items such as fuel, energy market purchases, energy market sales, renewable resource credits, and emission allowances. If PSC approves a fuel cost plan, it must establish the public utility’s rates in accordance with the approved plan. Under current law, if an electric public utility has an approved fuel cost plan, PSC must defer any under-collection or over-collection of fuel costs that are outside of the utility’s symmetrical fuel cost annual tolerance for subsequent rate recovery or refund. This bill specifies that fuel costs must be calculated to account for the cost of purchasing and the revenue earned in selling electricity generation capacity that meets the requirements for capacity as established by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator.
AI Summary
This bill modifies how electric public utilities calculate and manage fuel costs by updating provisions in the Wisconsin state statutes. Specifically, the bill requires fuel cost calculations to include the expenses of purchasing and revenues from selling electricity generation capacity that meets the standards set by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), which is a regional electricity transmission organization that coordinates power grid operations across multiple states. The bill first defines the term "Midcontinent independent system operation" and then amends existing law to mandate that when the Public Service Commission (PSC) reviews a utility's fuel cost plan, it must now factor in the costs and revenues related to electricity generation capacity according to MISO requirements. This change means that utilities will need to provide a more comprehensive accounting of their fuel-related financial activities, potentially offering a more transparent and detailed view of their electricity generation and transmission expenses and earnings.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (7)
Jerry O'Connor (R)*,
Shae Sortwell (R)*,
Rob Summerfield (R)*,
Rob Swearingen (R)*,
Robert Wittke (R)*,
Dan Feyen (R),
Cory Tomczyk (R),
Last Action
Available for scheduling (on 02/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab751 |
| Analysis - LC Amendment Memo | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/lcamendmentmemos/2025/REG/AB751.pdf |
| Assembly Amendment 1 | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/amends/2025/REG/AB751-AA1.pdf |
| AB751 ROCP for Committee on Energy and Utilities | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/related/records/assembly/energy_and_utilities/1959406.pdf |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB751.pdf |
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