The application to increase water and/or sewer rates is available to municipal utilities and consultants. All the necessary forms and instructions to complete them are linked together as part of a Microsoft Excel 2000 file. This file has been tested with Microsoft Excel 97 and 2000. Commission staff experienced some problems with the file in earlier versions of Excel and therefore are only supporting the use of this file in Microsoft Excel 97 or higher. If you would like to request an application, complete the form below and click on the submit button.  An application will be e-mailed back to you as an Excel file attachment. Each request will be tailored to a specific utility and includes historical information from the PSC annual reports.

All applicable sections of the application must be completed and submitted to the Public Service Commission (PSC) in order for us to process your request to increase rates.  Our goal is to process a rate case application within 90 days after receipt by the PSC. Therefore, it is important that accurate and complete information is filed.  Upon receipt of the required information, staff will review that data, including the annual reports on file with the PSC. A PSC staff exhibit, including recommended rates, will be prepared and sent to your utility for review. Approximately 80 days after filing your application, a public hearing will be held. At least one person familiar with utility operations will be required to testify and answer any questions regarding the requested increase in rates.

Applications filed with the PSC prior to August 1, 2009, should be based on a 2009 test year. Applications filed after August 1, 2009, should be based on a 2010 test year.

If you are unable to receive the application as an Excel file attached to an e-mail, or if you have any other questions about the rate increase process, please call Kathleen Butzlaff at (608) 267-9817 or e-mail her at kathleen.butzlaff@psc.state.wi.us.