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Milwaukee Eyes Public Power
Milwaukee’s transit and utilities board is eyeing a bold move: taking over We Energies’ city infrastructure to create a publicly-owned electric utility. With rates projected to jump nearly 9.3% over two years, supporters argue a public utility could slash costs and prioritize community needs—backed by examples of Wisconsin’s municipally-run utilities. But critics, including We Energies and its union, warn that the city’s existing reliable system could be jeopardized by the shift. Legal hurdles loom, including shared infrastructure with suburbs and the need for public approval and state…
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