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How the commission is formed

Composition
Three full-time commissioners serve staggered six-year terms.
Appointment
The governor appoints commissioners with Wisconsin Senate confirmation.
Leadership
The governor designates one commissioner as chair for a two-year period.
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Current coverage
Covered utilities
7
Open proceedings
3
Last updated
Jul 21, 2026

Current commission

Official roster ↗
MemberRoleCurrent termSelected byAppointmentTerm source
Summer StrandchairTerm expires —Governor and SenateCurrent official roster; exact term dates are retained only when stated by the official source.
Kristy NietocommissionerTerm expires —Governor and SenateCurrent official roster; exact term dates are retained only when stated by the official source.
Marcus HawkinscommissionerTerm expires —Governor and SenateCurrent official roster; exact term dates are retained only when stated by the official source.

Open proceedings

3 open
UtilityStatusNext event
We Energies

5-UR-112

filedNo official date scheduled
We Energies

6630-TE-113

post orderNo official date scheduled
Alliant Energy — Wisconsin

6680-TE-115

commission considerationNo official date scheduled