Other State Agencies Dealing with Energy & Utility

These agencies are responsible for other functions related to the regulation and development of energy facilities and sources in the State. The reader is urged to contact them with any questions or concerns that relate to the authorities and functions described below. All of these links exit the DNR Web site.

Office of Energy Independence

The Office of Energy Independence was created by Executive Order 192 [exit DNR] on April 5, 2007. The mission of the office is to advance Governor Doyle´s vision for energy independence. The office will focus on: generating 25% of our state´s electricity and transportation fuels from renewable resources by 2025; capturing 10% of the emerging bioindustry and renewable energy market by 2030; and leading the nation in groundbreaking research that will make renewable energy more affordable and will create good paying Wisconsin jobs.

P.O.W.E.R. Initiative

In March of 2006 Governor Jim Doyle launched the Promoting Our Wisconsin Energy Resources (POWER) Initiative [exit DNR] with a $225,000 grant program to help businesses, local governments, and homeowners utilize renewable energy.

Public Service Commission (PSC)

The Public Services Commission of Wisconsin [exit DNR] is an independent regulatory agency empowered to serve the public interest. The agency is responsible for the regulation of Wisconsin public utilities, including: natural gas, telephone, water, and combined water and sewer. Most of these must obtain PSC approval before: setting new rates, issuing stocks or bonds, and undertaking major construction projects. The PSC Construction and Environmental Information page [exit DNR] provides information about PSC review procedures.

Wisconsin´s Focus on Energy

Focus on Energy [exit DNR] works with eligible Wisconsin residents and businesses to install cost effective energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Focus information, resources and financial incentives help to implement projects that otherwise would not get completed, or to complete projects sooner than scheduled. Its efforts help Wisconsin residents and businesses manage rising energy costs, promote in-state economic development, protect our environment and control the state´s growing demand for electricity and natural gas.

For more information on DNR's Office of Energy please contact:
Dave Siebert
(608) 264-6048