Business Rates
MGE takes responsibility to provide safe and reliable electricity and natural gas service at reasonable rates. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) regulates MGE's business and sets rates.
We recognize the economic downturn has been difficult for many of our customers, and we work to control our costs.
The recently approved electric rate increase reflects:
- Increased fuel costs for electric generation and higher market costs for wind power.
- Improvements in the state’s transmission system.
- Increased mandated payments to the statewide energy efficiency and renewable program.
- Decreased costs associated with the Elm Road Generating Station in Oak Creek.
The recently approved natural gas rate increase reflects an increase in mandated payments to the statewide energy efficiency and renewable program.
The new prices are effective Jan. 1, 2012.
Electricity
Electric rates have gone up about 4.3%. Electric price increases vary by rate class. Check your specific rate class to learn how your rates have changed.
Natural Gas
Natural gas distribution prices related to maintaining and improving gas distribution infrastructure have increased. These costs are independent of natural gas supply charges, which are passed through without markup and fluctuate with market prices.
You can control costs
You can’t control the price of energy, but you do have control of your use of it. Track your energy use online and for energy-saving ideas, visit mge.com/bizenergy.
Contact us
We’re here to provide information that can help you make smart energy decisions. Please contact us with your questions about MGE rates, your bill and our services. Call MGE at (608) 252-7007 or 1-800-245-1125 and ask for a business account representative.
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