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Waukesha utility reviews draft 2026 operating budget; forecasts higher expenses, no immediate rate increase
Summary
Staff presented a draft 2026 operating budget showing higher operating expenses largely driven by billing-software maintenance, legal fees and planned studies; a $4 million grant was confirmed as available for 2026. The commission did not adopt the budget and will revisit changes next month.
Courtney (staff member) presented the utility’s first draft of the 2026 operating budget on Oct. 21, saying staff will return next month with recommended edits and a final review. The draft assumes no rate increase for next year because the utility does not expect PSC approval of any pending rate case until late 2026 or early 2027.
Key budget assumptions and highlights presented by staff include:
- Operating revenues: A modest projected decline driven by a 2%…
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