Utilities to provide propane to help low-income citizens
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker has announced an agreement between the State of Wisconsin, Madison Gas and Electric (MG&E), and We Energies that will allow the state to access more than 117,000 gallons of propane currently stored at these utilities to help address the current propane shortage.“We are grateful to Madison Gas and Electric and We Energies for helping us address the needs of our citizens in this challenging time, and it is yet another example of the power of public-private partnerships,” Governor Walker said. “We will use the propane from these companies as a contingency plan to help meet the need of low-income citizens in areas of our state where the supply is constrained.”Under the arrangements with the utilities, the state can access up to 42,000 gallons of propane currently stored at We Energies’ Oak Creek facility, with the possibility of an additional 30,000 gallons from We Energies’ Tomah facility.
MADISON (WITI) -- Governor Scott Walker has announced an agreement between the State of Wisconsin, Madison Gas and Electric (MG&E), and We Energies that will allow the state to access more than 117,000 gallons of propane currently stored at these utilities to help address the current propane shortage.“We are grateful to Madison Gas and Electric and We Energies for helping us address the needs of our citizens in this challenging time, and it is yet another example of the power of public-private partnerships,” Governor Walker said. “We will use the propane from these companies as a contingency plan to help meet the need of low-income citizens in areas of our state where the supply is constrained.”Under the arrangements with the utilities, the state can access up to 42,000 gallons of propane currently stored at We Energies’ Oak Creek facility, with the possibility of an additional 30,000 gallons from We Energies’ Tomah facility.
We Energies Outage Map shows over 2,000 without power
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The We Energies Outage Map shows two separate power outages affecting over 2,000 customers on Milwaukee's south side and into Greenfield.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The We Energies Outage Map shows two separate power outages affecting over 2,000 customers on Milwaukee's south side and into Greenfield.
Power has been restored to hundreds in Milwaukee Co.
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN (WITI) — Power has been restored to roughly 822 We Energies customers affected in Milwaukee County Friday morning, February 14th.According to We Energies, the power outage was caused by a We Energies equipment problem.CLICK HERE for tips on what to do during a power outage.CLICK HERE to view power outages on a map, via We Energies website
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN (WITI) — Power has been restored to roughly 822 We Energies customers affected in Milwaukee County Friday morning, February 14th.According to We Energies, the power outage was caused by a We Energies equipment problem.CLICK HERE for tips on what to do during a power outage.CLICK HERE to view power outages on a map, via We Energies website
We Energies to offer refund to customers after exporting power
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Business Journal says We Energies is planning a refund of $15 million to $18 million for its customers.That's because the coal-fired plants in Oak Creek have been exporting power to other states.The refund will amount to about one-half of one percent of customers' energy bills.It could either involve a credit on customer bills late this year, or it could go toward a discount on a future rate increase.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Business Journal says We Energies is planning a refund of $15 million to $18 million for its customers.That's because the coal-fired plants in Oak Creek have been exporting power to other states.The refund will amount to about one-half of one percent of customers' energy bills.It could either involve a credit on customer bills late this year, or it could go toward a discount on a future rate increase.
We Energies tells customers to brace for higher heating bills
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With record low temperatures hitting hard this winter, We Energies is warning customers to prepare for a nasty January bill -- 35 to 40% higher than last January.The company says the higher prices are due to the fact that more natural gas was deliver to retail customer last month than any other month in their history.It's also the coldest winter yet for Marlene Harow, who moved back to Milwaukee from California."It's been very, very chilling -- especially with the temperature being well below, five below, 10 below, 20 below," said Harow.Like many people her age, Harow relocated to take care of her aging father.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With record low temperatures hitting hard this winter, We Energies is warning customers to prepare for a nasty January bill -- 35 to 40% higher than last January.The company says the higher prices are due to the fact that more natural gas was deliver to retail customer last month than any other month in their history.It's also the coldest winter yet for Marlene Harow, who moved back to Milwaukee from California."It's been very, very chilling -- especially with the temperature being well below, five below, 10 below, 20 below," said Harow.Like many people her age, Harow relocated to take care of her aging father.
Bitterly cold winter impacting people's energy bills
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The bitter cold we've seen this winter has affected people's energy bills!With the wicked cold we've had so far this winter, natural gas usage has been crazy high!Earlier this month, We Energies says it set records for single-day natural gas usage.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The bitter cold we've seen this winter has affected people's energy bills!With the wicked cold we've had so far this winter, natural gas usage has been crazy high!Earlier this month, We Energies says it set records for single-day natural gas usage.
We Energies crews repair ruptured gas line near 35th & Lisbon
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We Energies crews say they're dealing with a gas service line that was struck near 35th and Lisbon.The gas line was struck just prior to 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 13th.We Energies crews are working to tie off the line, and that's creating the need for a little excavation work.No one has been injured, and there have been no evacuations.Police and fire crews were on the scene -- primarily in an effort to keep people away from the site as We Energies crews worked the scene.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We Energies crews say they're dealing with a gas service line that was struck near 35th and Lisbon.The gas line was struck just prior to 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 13th.We Energies crews are working to tie off the line, and that's creating the need for a little excavation work.No one has been injured, and there have been no evacuations.Police and fire crews were on the scene -- primarily in an effort to keep people away from the site as We Energies crews worked the scene.
Downtown power outages the result of flooded building
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We Energies crews on Sunday, January 12th were dealing with a power outage affecting customers in downtown Milwaukee, as Milwaukee Fire and cleanup crews handled flooding on N.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We Energies crews on Sunday, January 12th were dealing with a power outage affecting customers in downtown Milwaukee, as Milwaukee Fire and cleanup crews handled flooding on N.
Power restored to 2,800 West Bend We Energies customers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Power has been restored to all of the roughly 2,800 We Energies customers affected in West Bend on Tuesday, January 7th.We Energies spokesperson Cathy Schulze says a switch fuse unit failed out in a field, prompting the outage.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Power has been restored to all of the roughly 2,800 We Energies customers affected in West Bend on Tuesday, January 7th.We Energies spokesperson Cathy Schulze says a switch fuse unit failed out in a field, prompting the outage.
We Energies worker hurt after falling inside manhole
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A We Energies worker was hurt after falling inside a manhole near 94th and Adler St.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A We Energies worker was hurt after falling inside a manhole near 94th and Adler St.
Crash temporarily knocks out power for hundreds in Cudahy
CUDAHY (WITI) -- A crash in Cudahy temporarily knocked out power for hundreds of people early Saturday, November 16th.The crash happened near Whitnall and Layton.We Energies says roughly 3,000 customers were without power; some of them for a few hours.One man suffered serious injuries -- and was taken to the hospital by Flight for Life.No word on what led to the crash.
CUDAHY (WITI) -- A crash in Cudahy temporarily knocked out power for hundreds of people early Saturday, November 16th.The crash happened near Whitnall and Layton.We Energies says roughly 3,000 customers were without power; some of them for a few hours.One man suffered serious injuries -- and was taken to the hospital by Flight for Life.No word on what led to the crash.
Crews respond to fire at We Energies Oak Creek Power Plant
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- 50 people had to be evacuated Tuesday afternoon, October 29th as crews responded to a fire at the Oak Creek We Energies Power Plant.A We Energies spokesman says the incident began just before 3:00 p.m., when officials were working to upgrade two of four generators, and some power to the controls went off-line.That meant fans cooling the equipment stopped working and hot air began to heat and eventually smolder nearby insulation.
OAK CREEK (WITI) -- 50 people had to be evacuated Tuesday afternoon, October 29th as crews responded to a fire at the Oak Creek We Energies Power Plant.A We Energies spokesman says the incident began just before 3:00 p.m., when officials were working to upgrade two of four generators, and some power to the controls went off-line.That meant fans cooling the equipment stopped working and hot air began to heat and eventually smolder nearby insulation.
We Energies to serve up new edition of Cookie Book
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The newest edition of the We Energies Cookie Book soon will be available to customers.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The newest edition of the We Energies Cookie Book soon will be available to customers.
As winter approaches, don't wait to sign up for energy assistance
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It may not be cold yet, but it will be soon, so We Energies is reminding people to be prepared for the impending weather and costs of heating by looking into the Energy Assistance Program.Due to state law, the heat cannot be turned off from November 1st through April 15th -- but costs of heating can add up and create a financial problem at the end of the moratorium.That's why We Energies wants folks to be aware of ways to avoid getting behind on payments.Richard Sands is one of those worried about his winter heating costs."The past couple years I had only worked for eight months out of the last two years due to other circumstances in my family.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It may not be cold yet, but it will be soon, so We Energies is reminding people to be prepared for the impending weather and costs of heating by looking into the Energy Assistance Program.Due to state law, the heat cannot be turned off from November 1st through April 15th -- but costs of heating can add up and create a financial problem at the end of the moratorium.That's why We Energies wants folks to be aware of ways to avoid getting behind on payments.Richard Sands is one of those worried about his winter heating costs."The past couple years I had only worked for eight months out of the last two years due to other circumstances in my family.
Energy assistance dollars now available through state program
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We Energies is encouraging customers to apply early for heating assistance.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We Energies is encouraging customers to apply early for heating assistance.
Utility scam known by We Energies now targeting business owners
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A new scam has callers posing as the power company!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A new scam has callers posing as the power company!
Power restored to thousands on Milwaukee's south side
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More than 8,000 We Energies customers were without power -- mostly on Milwaukee's south side -- for a short while on Tuesday morning, September 10th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More than 8,000 We Energies customers were without power -- mostly on Milwaukee's south side -- for a short while on Tuesday morning, September 10th.
Cooling center set up at Shorewood H.S. following power outage
SHOREWOOD (WITI) -- The American Red Cross has opened a cooling shelter at Shorewood High School, after a transformer fire left many without power on Tuesday, August 27th.As of 9:00 p.m., about 250 people spread out between five complexes remained without power.
SHOREWOOD (WITI) -- The American Red Cross has opened a cooling shelter at Shorewood High School, after a transformer fire left many without power on Tuesday, August 27th.As of 9:00 p.m., about 250 people spread out between five complexes remained without power.
Gov. Walker caught up in gas leak near N. 27th & W. Michigan
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Emergency officials evacuated a two-block radius west of Milwaukee's downtown on Tuesday, August 27th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Emergency officials evacuated a two-block radius west of Milwaukee's downtown on Tuesday, August 27th.
We Energies responds to gas leak on Highway 100
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We Energies was called to the scene of gas leak on Highway 100, just south of W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- We Energies was called to the scene of gas leak on Highway 100, just south of W.