WisconsinState grants would cover half of qualifying municipal utility costs
Wisconsin towns, villages, and cities could receive grants for utility projects after securing state approval and applying to the Public Service Commission.
What it does
The Public Service Commission would award grants covering half the cost of building or buying a utility to towns, villages, and cities with state approval.
Argument forA grant could help a town, village, or city cover half the cost of building or buying a utility.
Argument againstMunicipalities may face delays or barriers because they must first secure state approval and provide all information the commission requests.
More detail
The Public Service Commission would award grants covering half of construction or acquisition costs. The grants would cover Wisconsin towns, villages, and cities seeking to own and run a utility that provides heat, light, water, or power. A municipality must secure a state certificate for the utility and apply in the commission’s required form with all information it requests.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 9Fiscal estimate receivedLatest
- Mar 23Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1Major
- Mar 20Representative Subeck added as a coauthor
- Mar 19Read first time and referred to Committee on Energy and UtilitiesMinor
- Mar 19Introduced by Representatives Clancy, Hong and MadisonIntroduced
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