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WI AB868
WI AB868Focus on Energy inclusion of programs promoting energy efficiency and renewable energy measures for low-income households and granting rule-making authority. (FE)
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Current law requires investor-owned electric and natural gas utilities to fund statewide energy efficiency and renewable resources programs, known as Focus on Energy. This bill requires that Focus on Energy includes programs that promote energy efficiency and renewable energy measures for low-income households and that address the energy needs and decrease the energy burden of low-income households. The bill also requires utilities to coordinate these energy efficiency and renewable energy measures for low-income households with the weatherization assistance program administered by the Department of Administration. Under the bill, the Public Service Commission must ensure that not less than 25 percent of the moneys that utilities must spend to fund Focus on Energy is spent annually on these programs for low-income households. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Focus on Energy (FE) program, which is funded by investor-owned electric and natural gas utilities to promote energy efficiency and renewable resources, must specifically include programs designed to help low-income households improve their energy efficiency and adopt renewable energy measures, thereby reducing their energy costs. It also requires these FE programs for low-income households to be coordinated with the weatherization assistance program managed by the Department of Administration. Furthermore, the bill directs the Public Service Commission (PSC) to ensure that at least 25 percent of the funds utilities are required to spend on FE programs are annually allocated to these initiatives for low-income households, and it establishes a definition for "low-income household" and outlines the PSC's authority to set minimum requirements and eligibility criteria for these programs.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (26)
Deb Andraca (D)*,
Margaret Arney (D)*,
Mike Bare (D)*,
Brienne Brown (D)*,
Ryan Clancy (D)*,
Ben DeSmidt (D)*,
Joan Fitzgerald (D)*,
Russell Goodwin (D)*,
Francesca Hong (D)*,
Alex Joers (D)*,
Darrin Madison (D)*,
Vincent Miresse (D)*,
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D)*,
Greta Neubauer (D)*,
Lori Palmeri (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Lisa Subeck (D)*,
Sequanna Taylor (D)*,
Angelito Tenorio (D)*,
Robyn Vining (D)*,
Tim Carpenter (D),
Dianne Hesselbein (D),
LaTonya Johnson (D),
Chris Larson (D),
Melissa Ratcliff (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on Energy and Utilities (on 01/16/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab868 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AB868.pdf |
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