Client: Walnut Way Conservation Corporation
Author: Elizabeth A Stanton, PhD
August 2026
On behalf of Walnut Way Conservation Corp., Principal Economist Dr. Elizabeth A. Stanton prepared expert testimony before the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin in response to the Joint Application filed by Wisconsin Electric Power Company (Wisconsin Electric) and Wisconsin Gas LLC (Wisconsin Gas) (collectively, the “Joint Applicants”) seeking authority to increase electric, natural gas, and steam rates in Docket No. 5-UR-112. Dr. Stanton's testimony (1) evaluates the customer affordability impacts of the Joint Application, with a particular focus on household energy burden and the effect of proposed rate increases on Wisconsin Electric and Wisconsin Gas customers; (2) assesses whether the Joint Applicants have adequately accounted for customer affordability and equity considerations; and (3) provides recommendations for the Commission’s consideration.