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WI SB870
WI SB870Focus 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
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
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. LRB-5832/1 EHS:cjs 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 870
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Focus on Energy program, which is funded by investor-owned electric and natural gas utilities to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy, must include specific programs for low-income households. These programs are intended to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy measures for these households, address their energy needs, and reduce their energy burden, which refers to the amount of household income spent on energy. The bill also requires that these efforts be coordinated with the weatherization assistance program, a state-administered initiative to improve home energy efficiency. Crucially, the Public Service Commission, a regulatory body overseeing utilities, must ensure that at least 25 percent of the funds utilities are required to spend on Focus on Energy are annually dedicated to these low-income household programs. The bill also defines "low-income household" and grants the commission rule-making authority to establish minimum requirements and eligibility for these programs.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (28)
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D)*,
Dianne Hesselbein (D)*,
LaTonya Johnson (D)*,
Sarah Keyeski (D)*,
Chris Larson (D)*,
Brad Pfaff (D)*,
Kelda Roys (D)*,
Mark Spreitzer (D)*,
Jamie Wall (D)*,
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),
Angelito Tenorio (D),
Robyn Vining (D),
Last Action
Read first time and referred to Committee on Utilities, Technology and Tourism (on 01/23/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb870 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/SB870.pdf |
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