7-18-13 wisconsin power and light seeks electric rate increase

Alliant Energy’s Wisconsin Power and Light has filed for an electric rate increase.  Wisconsin Power and Light is asking for a 1.9 percent increase in retail electric  rates for next year due to expected higher electric fuel costs next year.  Alliant spokesman Scott Reigstad says the plan includes a monthly increase of approximately $1.14 for the typical residential customer.  Riegstad says Alliant hopes to use savings from last year to reduce next year’s increase.  If approved the plan would become effective January first.