Now you could argue inflation. Covid it hit the utilities the same way. Higher pay, higher material costs, 2 billion. But yeah, they've approved 2 billion worth of rate hikes. We are the second highest cost in the Midwest. We used to be the lowest 20 years ago. And so we should rightfully be able to have a conversation, ask ourselves what changed? Why is power more expensive here than Minnesota or Iowa or Illinois or I Can't remember which state's higher than us. (18:25–18:31)
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Asserts that Wisconsin's power costs are now the second highest in the Midwest, previously the lowest.
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