Live Lines :: May 2026

Volume 75, Issue 5 May 2026

Conference will celebrate individuals who keep public power

When MEUW members and public power enthusiasts gather to connect and collaborate for the association ’s 96th Annual Conference this month, MEUW is also celebrating the people who are giving their time and talents to strengthen Wisconsin’s public power community. The awards will be presented during a luncheon on Thursday, May14, in Madison. In addition to the individual honors,MEUW will recognize 42 member utility companies for their safety performance in2025.

recognize his exceptional leadership and dedication to public power during his two decades of service to Waunakee Utilities and as a longtime member of the MEUW Board of Directors and ExecutiveCommittee.

MEUW ’s Public Official Award recognizes individuals who have made a significant impact on public power through an extraordinary commitment to service. This year, six utility commissioners will be honored:

“We’re proud to recognize those whose work embodies our mission to unify and strengthen community-owned utilities in Wisconsin,” said MEUW President and CEO Tim Heinrich. “Honoring the people who demonstrate a commitment to public power is an important way to celebrate our members and their relationship with MEUW.” MEUW plans to present its highest honor the Donald L. Smith Distinguished Service Award to Tim Herlitzka to

Mike Eberl (Marshfield), Dan Hornung (Manitowoc), Andy Moss (Cedarburg), Scott Sawle (Richland Center), Carroll Sheafor (Brodhead), and Pennie Thiele (Kaukauna).

Four individuals also will be honored with the Pillar of Public Power Award, which celebrates nominees who have served a minimum of 10 years as a member of a public power governing body (e.g., utility commission, city council, or village board). This year’s honorees are: Alex Allie (Manitowoc), John Collins (Richland Center),

Sue Hennes (Kaukauna), and Antoine Tines (Menasha).

Randy Larson, MEUW Electric Utility Safety & Training Coordinator, will receive the Exemplary Service Award, which honors outstanding service to Wisconsin ’s public power utilities, recognizing his long-time service training electric line workers, both during his tenure with MEUW and with Chippewa Valley Technical College prior to joining the association in 2018.

Two individuals will receive the Meritorious Service Award this year:Andrew Hirvela (Sun Prairie) and George Morrissey (Cuba City) are being recognized for their achievement working for their hometown utility and in service to MEUW. The Next Generation Leader Award recognizes employees who may be new to public power and have made significant contributions to their municipality. It is awarded to individuals with fewer than eight years of service to their utility to honor emerging leaders who demonstrate accelerated understanding of

or skill in their area of expertise. Tyler Mosser (Clintonville) and Isaac Pooler (Trempealeau) and are each receiving the award this year.

Six individuals will be recognized with the MEUW Retirement Award for their service to their utilities and to MEUW through board and/or committee participation. This year ’s recipients are: Shawn Borlace (Shawano), Tim Herlitzka (Waunakee), Nancy Johnson (Algoma), Kerry Krake (Clintonville), Mike Reynolds (Boscobel), and Todd Tessmann (Hustisford).

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Marshfield Utilities to receive inaugural award celebrating power of “partnership” Page 4

MEUW News Monitor Page 5

PSC issues long -awaited written order in update to municipal utility parallelgeneration tariffs Page 6

Sun Prairie is host utility for 96th Annual Conference Page 8

Classifieds Page 8

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Safety excellence honored

Forty-two member utilities will be presented with the MEUW Safety Achievement Award, which has been presented since 1999 to recognize safety performance and to encourage proactive safety activities.

Awards are given based on voluntary reporting and recognize the municipal utilities ’ dedication to employees ’ on-the-job focus: following safety rules, using safe work practices, and looking out for one another.

The award also acknowledges the commitment of management and the utility governing board toensuringan environment that supports safe operations.This includes providing employees with the equipment they need to do the job safely, as well as the training tomaintainor improve skills. Award recipients are placed in categories gold, silver, and bronze based on scoring against key criteria that promote a strong safety culture.

Municipal utility companies receiving awards are:

GOLD Category

Boscobel Utilities

Brodhead Water & Light

Columbus Water & Light Department

Eagle River Light & Water

Elroy Electric Utilities

Evansville Water & Light

Fennimore Municipal Utilities

Florence Municipal Utilities

Gresham Municipal Utility

Hartford Utilities

Hustisford Utilities

Juneau Utility Commission

Kaukauna Utilities

Lodi Utilities

Manitowoc Public Utilities

Marshfield Utilities

Medford Electric Utility

Menasha Utilities

New Holstein Utilities

Rice Lake Utilities

Prairie du Sac Electric Utility

Plymouth Utilities

Oconto Falls Municipal Utilities

Oconomowoc Utilities

New London Utilities

New Lisbon Utilities

City Utilities of Richland Center

Sauk City Utilities

Sun Prairie Utilities

Trempealeau Municipal Utilities

Two Rivers Water & Light

Waunakee Utilities

Waupun Utilities

Wisconsin Rapids Water Works & Lighting Commission

SILVER Category

Arcadia Electric Utility

Clintonville Utilities

New Glarus Utilities

River Falls Municipal Utilities

Shawano Municipal Utilities

Stoughton Utilities

Vanguard Electric

BRONZE Category

Cuba City Light & Water

Individuals honored for support of public power

Tim Herlitzka first joined the MEUW Board of Directors when he was elected District 9 Alternate Director in 2006. He was elected Director two years later. He has served on the MEUW Executive Committee since 2016, serving as Secretary/Treasurer, drawing on his background as a CPA, while chairing the Financial Oversight Committee. Through the years, he has held additional MEUW roles, including leading the Commitment to Community Opportunities, Procedures & Systems (COPS) Committee, and chairing the Executive Director Search Committee in 2018. As head of Waunakee Utilities, he regularly offered the utility ’s facility for MEUW events, including the parade assembly for MEUW ’s 95th anniversary and as a site for a 2025 field visit by Public Service Commission staff.

Individuals receiving honors were nominated by MEUW stakeholders, with those nominations reviewed by members of the Awards Committee: Brian Rhodes of Hartford (Chair), Tim Aaby of Rice Lake, and Dave Pahl of Kaukauna.

Mike Eberl has served on the Marshfield Utilities (MU) Commission for 15 years and has been Commission President since 2013. He is a regular participant in public power meetings and events at both the state and federal level. Mike has attended the American Public Power Association (APPA)

Legislative Rally and MEUW's "Day at the Capitol" numerous times during his tenure. He has also represented Wisconsin and four other states as a member of APPA's Policy Makers Council, comprised of governing officials from public power utilities and local leaders who work with APPA staff to advocate for legislative and regulatory priorities.

Dan Hornung is a long-time member of the Manitowoc Public Utilities Commission. With a background in engineering and business leadership, he has also served for decades on the Manitowoc City Plan Commission. In both of those roles, his insights have helped advance MPU initiatives, infrastructure improvements, and long-range planning.

Andy Moss serves on the Cedarburg Utility Commission and is its president. He has participated in public power meetings and events at the state and federal levels and has represented Cedarburg Light & Water and WPPI Energy at the APPA Legislative Rally and MEUW ’s “Day at the Capitol. ” Moss has also served on APPA’s Policy Makers Council, a nationwide group that works with APPA staff on legislative and regulatory priorities. Earlier in his career, he worked for an investor-owned utility.

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Scott Sawle has served 29 years on the Richland Center Utility Commission and currently serves as President. His longstanding commitment, leadership, and experience as a former business owner provide valuable perspective and stability in serving the public interest.

Carroll Sheafor served on the Brodhead Water and Light Commission for 10 years. He previously worked for Brodhead Water and Light as superintendent until retiring in 2006. Sheafor retired from the commission effective Dec. 31, 2025.

Pennie Thiele has been on the Kaukauna Utilities Commission for seven years as part of her role on the City Council and as Chair of Kaukauna’s Board of Public Works. She's always supported the utility and has regularly attended the Legislative Rally in D.C .

Manitowoc ’s port. Those areas have guided MPU’s strategic planning and commission discussions on reliability, efficiency and fiscal management.

John Collins has served as a commissioner for City Utilities of Richland Center for 10 years and continues to be interested in learning about the utility industry Heis a strong advocatefor the utility and enjoys sharing the public power story with elected officials, having participated multiple times in the APPA Legislative Rally.

Sue Hennes marked 10 years on the Kaukauna Utilities (KU) Commission in October 2025. Additionally, she's served on KU ’s Finance & Personnel Committee and has been a regular attendee of MEUW activities.

Andrew Hirvela goes above and beyond for Sun Prairie Utilities and the community. He served as interim utility manager in 2024-2025, before the new General Manager was hired. He made sure the transition went smoothly, balancing his usual work with the manager responsibilities and regularly communicating with staff about the transition and hiring process. A 25-year SPU employee, he always looks for ways to make the utility efficient and successful. He holds people accountable, listens to concerns, and consistently brings new ideas and energy to his role. Continued from page 2

Alex Allie has served as a commissioner at Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU) for the past decade. He has experience in commercial and industrial development and has worked on efforts to revitalize

Antoine Tines has served as Menasha Utilities Commissioner for the past 10 years, advocating for public power and the utility. He is also a volunteer basketball coach and advisor to Menasha High School’s Black Student Union.

Randy Larson joined MEUW in 2018 after retiring from Chippewa Valley Technical College, where he served as theState of Wisconsin Apprenticeship Instructor for 26 years. In his time with MEUW, he has helped to stabilize and reshape the association ’s lineworker training program. As he retires for a second time, MEUW is recognizing Randy ’s lasting impact in developing vital on-the-job skills and instilling a "work it safe" mentality for hundreds of electric lineworkers who keep the lights on in MEUW member communities all across the state.

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George Morrissey is an outstanding example for others when it comes to championing the power of association and joint action. He served MEUW and its members as part of the Executive Committee, including as Chair of the Board of Directors. His background, enthusiasm, and ability to develop relationships have played a key role in increasing member engagement, especially with smaller members. George has announced plans to retire from Cuba City Light & Water later in 2026.

Tyler Mosser represents the next generation of leadership within municipal utilities. Beginning his career in the City of Clintonville’s Public Works Department and now part of the Electric Department, Tyler has consistently demonstrated initiative, reliability, and a commitment to professional growth. He approaches challenges with a practical, solutions-oriented mindset and is recognized by colleagues for his strong work ethic, job knowledge, and his interest in strengthening his skills to better serve the community.

Isaac Pooler has brought a new level of customer service and operational efficiency to the Village of Trempealeau through outstanding financial management and exceptionally effective leadership. His knowledge is deep and he is consistently learning new and better ways to help the utility operate at peak efficiency. As Administrator/Treasurer for the Village of Trempealeau, he has helped return the utility to a stronger financial position.

Shawn Borlace worked as a Lineman for Shawano Municipal Utilities (SMU) for 26 years, and Lead Lineman for the last six years. He has participated in numerous in-state and out-ofstate mutual aid responses for MEUW. Shawn has also been on the fire department for more than 20 years and has been the fire chief for the last 10 years. He retired from SMU in December 2025.

Nancy Johnson has been a mainstay at the Algoma Utility Commission for 27 years in her role as Office Manager. She has served on MEUW's Accounting and Customer Service Committee since its inception and has provided her insights and continuity to the association for more than 25 years. Nancy retired earlier this month.

Kerry Krake has worked for the past 10 years as a lineman for the City of Clintonville, after many years helping to keep the lights on with Michels. Kerry is retiring from linework in May 2026, after a career that was defined by his leadership skill, depth of knowledge and continuous focus on safety, as well as his work helping to train new apprentices.

Mike Reynolds has worked for the City of Boscobel for more than 35 years. He served in a dual role of City Engineer and Director of Public Works, leveraging his unique skill sets. He volunteered his time on both the MEUW and WPPI boards, serving on the MEUW Board of Directors since 2000. Mike is retiring in 2026 from his longtime role with the City of Boscobel.

Marshfield Utilities to receive inaugural award celebrating power of “partnership ” A new award recognizing a municipal electric company that has demonstratedexceptional collaboration, partnership, and mutual support in advancing the goals of publicpower is being presented for the first time in 2026. The award highlights the spirit of cooperation that strengthens Wisconsin’s municipal utilities and exemplifies the value of a unified approach.

Marshfield Utilities (MU) was chosen to receive the very first Public Power Partnership Award after being nominated by Kaukauna Utilities. MU is being recognized because the team in Marshfield consistently demonstrates that collaboration doesn ’t only happen through mutual aid in emergencies, it happens behind the scenes every day, in areas like communications, customer engagement, and community outreach. Just as line crews support one another in times of crisis, communications professionals regularly share ideas, materials, and lessons learned to strengthen the industry as a whole. MU is known for openly sharing their experience, strategies, and practical tools to support the success of fellow municipal utilities of all shapes and sizes. The MU staff’s willingness to collaborate ultimately benefits the broader public power network and all of the communities and customers served.

Todd Tessmann represented District 7 on MEUW's Board of Directors for many years before stepping down from the Board in 2021 to open the seat for a new generation to be involved in service to the public power community. He recently retired after 40 years of service to Hustisford Utilities.

Regulation, Compliance & Safety course planned for June

Utilities are highly regulated businesses, and there are more than 100 specific regulatory rules utilities must follow to retain the "right-to-serve" electric customers. And those utility-specific rules are on top of the labor laws and safety rules all companies must comply with. The one-day training is part of MEUW ’s Fundamentals of Utility Management Series, helping to explain the reasons behind the rules, why they’re important, and how to navigate the complexities of compliance skills essential to success as a utility manager. Led by John Andres, an expert on utility regulation, and Melissa Barnes, a seasoned Human Resources Manager, participants will walk away from this class with a greater understanding of utility regulations and how to comply. You won't want to miss this popular (and highly recommended) training to be held on Wednesday, June 3, in Mauston. Details arehere

Develop your leadership skills and learn keys to consistency

As part of MEUW's professional development programming, we're offering a one-day leadership development course that focuses on why consistency is essential to being an effective utility leader. Participants will take away practical ideas they can apply to become a consistent leader and learn how consistency can inspire people to work toward a common goal.The class will be held Wednesday, Aug. 5, in Mauston. Details and registration are availablehere

New seminar will focus on the basics of utility rate setting

MEUW is introducing a one-day preconference workshop related to utility cost-of-service and rate design as part of this year ’s Accounting and Customer Service Seminar. Members have consistently expressed interest in a foundational ses-

sion on electric rate setting, and this training is designed to meet that need. The full-day workshop will provide practical insights for municipal employees, as well as help local utility commissioners and governing body members gain a clearer understanding of the ratemaking process. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, Sept. 22, in Mauston (and stick around for the next day ’s seminar). Registration will open July 6.

Save the dates for Member Roundtables planned for fall

MEUW has a long tradition of hosting member gatherings to exchange ideas and learn from one another about leading practices, operating challenges, and emerging issues affecting municipal electric utilities. Over the years, MEUW has held District Dinners in every corner of the state. Recognizing that evening events can be difficult for some, the schedule has evolved. And this year, the get-togethers are being organized as roundtables that will begin at 9:00 a.m. and wrap up after lunch. More details will be shared as the dates get closer. In the meantime, mark your calendar and plan to join us for one that works for you. There is no cost to attend, and lunch will be provided.Roundtable dates and locations are listed below.

◼ Tuesday, Sept. 29: Bloomer (tentative)

◼ Wednesday, Sept. 30: Juneau

◼ Thursday, Oct. 1: Hartford

◼ Thursday, Oct. 8: Clintonville

◼ Thursday, Oct. 15: Richland Center

Share your input!

MEUW is currently surveying members to collect feedback that will directly inform future decisions about how we keep you informed and stay connected. The survey should take about 10 minutes to complete and is available here.

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PSC issues long-awaited written order in update to municipal utility parallel-generation tariffs

The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) on April 6 issued a Final Decision in the application of Sturgeon Bay Utilities (SBU) to update its parallel generation (PG) tariffs. The written order memorializes the PSC’s June 19, 2025, open meeting discussion of the matter, concluding an arduous, nearly three-year journey that encompassed contentious discovery battles, the recusal of Commissioner Nieto, a formal reopening to gather additional evidence, and two public hearings. The long-awaited decision largely grants SBU most of what it was looking for in its original August 2023 filing (docket 5780-TE -111).

Specifically, the Commission authorized SBU, among other things, to use (i) three-year historical seasonal averages of day ahead locational prices from the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO) as the avoided energy cost component for all of its PG tariffs; (ii) 100 percent of net Cost of New Entry (CONE) from MISO for customers that enter into longterm contracts for front-of-the meter installations under the PGS-2 tariff; (iii) MISO seasonal planning resource auction (PRA) pricing for behind-the-meter installations under the PGS-2 tariff, to be converted to a $/KWh capacity credit; (iv) a placeholder value of $0 for the avoided transmission capacity cost component; and (v) a legacy period of 10 years from the date of the Final Decision for existing PGS-1 tariff customers.

Lucas Caine has joined Lake Mills Light & Water as Utility Director. He most recently worked as Senior Engineer at Oconomowoc Utilities and succeeds Randall Myrum who recently became Utility Director at Columbus Utilities.

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intervenor witnesses had advocated as a means of“simplifying” the calculation of PG buyback rates.

The proceeding also forced the PSC to grapple with the administrative reality that municipal utilities unlike investorowned utilities (IOUs) are not on a regular two-year rate case cycle, or subject to annual fuel plan requirements and-rate case filing guidelines used as the basis for forecasted PG methodologies like those the PSC approved for IOUs. In that way, the SBU decision plugs a gap left by the PSC ’s orders in 5-EI157 that did not explicitly apply to municipal utilities.

Forced to acknowledge the differences between municipal utilities and IOUs, the PSC opted to impose several annual compliance conditions, including a requirement that SBU work collaboratively with PSC staff to establish the timing of annual PG rate updates, as well as a requirement that WPPI verify on an annual basis that it purchases all the excess generation from PG customers in the SBU service territory a commitment WPPI made during the hearing that proved to be decisive.

The SBU decision stands as the first successful application to update the PG rates of a municipal utility following the Commission’s investigatory docket-(5EI-157) launched in June 2020. As such, the decision has enormous significance for MEUW members because it establishes clear precedent for PG methodologies that are more uniquely suitable for municipal utilities.

Most notably, the decision firmly establishes the principle that it is reasonable to allow a public utility that does not generate its own power or directly participate in the MISO markets to calculate its avoided costs for parallel generation by utilizing the avoided costs of its wholesale supplier. Indeed, many of the evidentiary issues that complicated the proceeding derived from efforts undertaken by WPPI Energy to explain the nature of the full-requirements service it provides SBU.

In addition, the decision constitutes firm precedent for the reasonableness of utilizing historical averages to calculate both avoided capacity and energy costs, and it expressly rejects the idea of using the base cost of power (or U -factor) as an acceptable, albeit higher, cost proxy for establishing avoided energy and capacity costs for municipal utilities for which staff and

The PSC rejected WPPI’s request to delegate future PG tariff amendment applications from WPPI member utilities and use the same methodologies approved by the PSC in the SBU proceeding to avoid the need for separate hearings for each of those applications. As a result, WPPI members and other similarly situated municipal utilities will not be able to utilize the procedure agreed upon by PSC staff and representatives of MEUW and WPPI in 2024 that had been intended to provide an administratively efficient way to amend municipal PG rates following the PSC's investigation in docket-5EI -157.

Notwithstanding its paramount value, the SBU decision is a reminder that MEUW and its members have more work to do to educate the PSC when filing special tariff applications on PG and other service-related areas. The hope is that over time the PSC will develop a more normalized understanding of municipal utilities and require less time to issue municipal utility-related decisions. Richard Heinemann, Boardman and Clark

School District of River Falls honored for smart energy investments

Each year, Focus on Energy recognizes organizations across Wisconsin that are turning smart energy investments into lasting results through its Energy Efficiency Excellence Awards. The awards honor businesses, schools, farms, local governments, and Trade Allies that demonstrate measurable reductions in energy use, operation improvements, and strong partnerships with utilities and the Focus on Energy program. Together, the recipients highlight how energy efficiency strengthens communities, supports economic growth, and delivers long-term value statewide.

Among this year’s winners is the School District of River Falls (SDRF), recognized for sustained leadership in energy stewardship and its close collaboration with Focus on Energy and River Falls Municipal Utilities. The district was selected for its ability to pair high-impact facility upgrades with education, community engagement, and careful long-term planning, an approach that delivers benefits well beyond the school walls.

stalled equipment. Reduced lifecycle energy demand has also helped protect school operating budgets from future energy price volatility, keeping more dollars in the classroom.

Notable facility improvements include replacing aging heating equipment with 90%+ efficient condensing boilers, converting gymnasium and exterior lighting to LED technology, and adding variable frequency drives that allow HVAC systems to adjust airflow based on occupancy. The district also invested in an energy-efficient pool system that captures and reuses waste heat rather than exhausting it.

SDRF extends these projects into the classroom through hands-on learning. In partnership with River Falls Municipal Utilities, the district operates a dual-axis solar demonstration system at the high school, supported by an indoor kiosk that displays realtime production data. Combined with Eco Week programming, outdoor learning at the district ’s 70-acre School Forest, and career and technical education, students gain real -world exposure to energy systems and sustainability concepts.

“Energy efficiency does more than reduce energy usage and lower costs it helps create jobs, drive economic growth, and strengthen communities statewide, ” said Summer Strand, Chairperson of the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, when announcing the 2026 award recipients.

Serving approximately 3,500 students across nine schools in Pierce and St.Croix counties, SDRF has embedded energy efficiency into its operational culture. The district has been a longtime participant in Focus on Energy programs, regularly leveraging rebates, design assistance, and Energy Advisor expertise to guide technology selection and overcome implementation barriers. That momentum increased following voter approval of a major facilities referendum in 2024, enabling districtwide investments in high-efficiency HVAC systems, LED lighting, advanced boilers, and waste heat recovery.

From 2017 through 2026, SDRF achieved an estimated 318,272 MMBtu in lifecycle energy savings, comparable to the energy use of roughly 3,000 homes over the course of a year. These projects are projected to avoid more than 23,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions over the lifespan of the in-

The School District of River Falls was recognized alongside other 2026 Energy Efficiency Excellence Award winners:

◼ University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point (Stevens Point)

◼ Brown County (Green Bay)

◼ PPG (Oak Creek)

◼ Domtar A.W. LLC (Nekoosa)

◼ Badger Holsteins (Unity)

◼ August Winter & Sons (Appleton)

◼ Brubacker Ag Equipment, LLC (Curtiss)

◼ B&B Electric, Inc. (Eau Claire)

◼ Beyond Energy LLC (Waukesha)

Together, these award recipients demonstrate how sustained collaboration between Focus on Energy, local utilities, and community partners delivers durable savings and long-term benefits proving that energy efficiency leadership truly starts at the local level.

MEUW provides Focus on Energy the opportunity to regularly contribute content toLIVE LINES because of the organizations’ shared mission to support municipal utilities.

Officials with Sun Prairie Utilities (SPU) cut the ribbon May 5 to celebrate the utility ’s move to a new building, designed to accommodate the community ’s growth and improve operational efficiency. The 83,000-square-foot office, warehouse, and garage facility incorporates modern sustainability and technology features, including geothermal systems, a 435 kW rooftop solar array, and other elements that support SPU ’s pursuit of LEED Gold Certification. Staff moved to the new facility late last year.

SPU is the host utility for the96th Annual Conference happening this month. The utility will open the new facility for tours on Wednesday, May 13, which will also be the site of the event ’s trade show and welcome reception. More than two dozen utility suppliers and consultants will be on hand to visit with MEUW members in SPU ’s expansive garage space. This marks the first time MEUW has held a trade show in conjunction with the Annual Conference, and is a response to repeated requests over the years. Other events include a Day at the Capitol to meet with state legislators and their staff planned for Tuesday, May 12, as well as the full conference program and awards luncheon set for Thursday, May 14. The full schedule of events is availablehere Registration are being accepted through Friday, May 8.

MEUW is pleased to promote job openings with its member utilities across Wisconsin. New positions are regularly added to our website check them out here or use your smartphone to scan the QR code below Here are some current opportunities available:

Clintonville Utilities Journeyman Lineman

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Electrical Power Distribution Instructor

When your utility is hiring, be sure to email the job posting to office@meuw.org

Public Power Statistical Report available

The American Public Power Association (APPA) compiles a variety of data that helps to confirm the unique and valuable aspects of the more than 2,000 municipal electric utility systems across the United States. The Public Power Statistical Report is designed to help tell the“public power story ” and focuses on the key graphs, tables, and data visualizations that APPA members regularly draw from. APPA publishes this report so that each public power utility can play a role in understanding and communicating the key aspects of how public power is distinguished from or similar to the rest of the electric utility industry. Click on the image above to download the 2026 version.

New faces since the recent election? Make sure they're connected to MEUW to receive our communications and updates. We'd like to add newly elected or appointed commissioners, alders, or mayors as new contacts to your utility's account so they can receive MEUW communications. Reach out to theMEUW Office at (608) 837-2263 for assistance.