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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Public Service Commission to establish and implement a program under which a public utility may finance energy improvements at a specific dwelling for a residential customer. Under the bill, a public utility may recover the cost of such an energy improvement through a surcharge periodically placed on the customer’s account. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new program, requiring the Public Service Commission (PSC), a state agency that regulates utilities, to create and manage a system where public utilities can finance energy improvements for residential customers at their homes. These improvements could include things like better insulation or more efficient heating systems. The utility would then be allowed to recover the costs of these improvements by adding a surcharge, which is an extra charge, to the customer's regular utility bill over a period of time. The PSC is also given the authority to create the necessary rules and regulations to make this program work.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (26)
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,
LaTonya Johnson (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Kelda Roys (D)*,
Jeff Smith (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Jamie Wall (D)*,
Clint Anderson (D),
Deb Andraca (D),
Margaret Arney (D),
Mike Bare (D),
Brienne Brown (D),
Ben DeSmidt (D),
Joan Fitzgerald (D),
Russell Goodwin (D),
Francesca Hong (D),
Darrin Madison (D),
Vincent Miresse (D),
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D),
Greta Neubauer (D),
Christine Sinicki (D),
Angela Stroud (D),
Sequanna Taylor (D),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Robyn Vining (D),
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on Utilities, Technology and Tourism (on 01/15/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb858 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB858.pdf |
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