January 19, 2024

A closer look at energy trends impacting Wisconsin utilities and their customers in the year ahead

Madison, WI - What trends will industry watchers be following in 2024? The Municipal Electric Utilities of Wisconsin's Live Lines newsletter discusses the matter in detail with CFC Executive Director Kristin Gilkes in the January 2024 issue.


Gilkes said the transition to cleaner energy sources will continue, aided by new developments in large-scale energy storage technologies. Electric sales could continue to increase with a continued transition to electric vehicles and other electrification measures, and an increased emphasis on energy affordability will likely continue to be a focus of discussions.


Read more in the January 2024 issue of the Live Lines newsletter here:

https://www.meuw.org/Files/Live%20Lines/2024%20January%20Live%20Lines.pdf

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