Executive Order Suspends 6 Utility Rules

Where: Wisconsin

Which 6 utility rules did the Wisconsin Governor suspend?

• No Disconnections. Stop utility disconnection for nonpayment for all customers, including commercial, industrial, and farm accounts
• No late fees. Cease assessing late fees to customer accounts
• No reconnection fees. Halt the practice of requiring deposits from customers for reconnection of service
• All deferred payments approved. Allow deferred payment agreements for all customers who request them;
• No Administrative barriers. Remove any administrative barriers for customers establishing or reestablishing utility service
• Budget billing for water. Authorize water utilities to provide budget billing arrangements to customers. Electric and natural gas utilities already do this.

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