We Energies Proposed 14% Price Increase

WEC Energy Group Director of Media Relations Brendan Conway talks about We Energies is proposing a 14% rate increase over the next two years, which would cost the average residential customer around $21 more per month by 2028. The proposed hike would start with a 9% increase in 2027 and a 5.5% increase in 2028. Why is the increase needed to recover costs for new renewable energy and natural gas plants approved by the Public Service Commission? How is We Energies responding to comments sent by listeners who are struggling?