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Utility Provider Choices
With the deregulation of utilities and surge of third-party suppliers, consumers have an unprecedented number of choices in utility providers. The following list includes only the major companies that serve the region. For details about specific providers that serve your community, contact your municipal or county clerk.
Online Information
Energy Guide
https://www.energystar.gov
Provider directory and advice on lowering utility bills
Energy Price Shopping
www.energyshop.com
Comparative costs for gas and electric suppliers
Long-Distance Rates
https://www.myrateplan.com/longdistance/compare.php
Unbiased overview of long-distance telephone market
Statewide Citizen’s Utility Board
www.wiscub.org
Ensures representation of residential, farm, and small business utility customers
Wisconsin Public Utilities Commission
http://psc.wi.gov
Independent regulatory agency dedicated to serving the public interest
Electricity
Alliant Energy
800-862-6222
www.alliantenergy.com
WE Energies
800-242-9137
www.we-energies.com
Natural Gas
WE Energies
800-242-4035
www.we-energies.com
Water, Sewer & Waste Removal
Suppliers of water service, sewage, and solid waste removal vary greatly within the counties and individual communities. For details about specific providers that serve your community, contact your municipal or county clerk.
Telephone
Century Link
1-877-213-1045
www.centurylink.com/
AT&T
800-288-2020
www.att.com/
Verizon North
800-483-4000
www.verizon.com
Cable Television
Spectrum
800-892-4357
https://www.spectrum.com/?v=1&cmp=TWC
Charter Communications
800-878-2288
www.charter.com
Federal Government Information
Administration on Aging
202-619-0724
www.aoa.gov
Health & Human Services
877-696-6775
www.hhs.gov
Social Security Administration
800-772-1213
www.ssa.gov
General Information Resources
Association of Wisconsin Tourism Attractions
http://wiattraction.com/
Kenosha Area Guide
www.kenoshacvb.com
Lake Geneva Guide
https://www.visitlakegeneva.com/
Milwaukee’s Daily Magazine
www.onmilwaukee.com
Milwaukee Information
http://www.visitmilwaukee.org
Milwaukee Metro Area Guide
www.visitmilwaukee.org/
Oshkosh Area Guide
https://visitoshkosh.com
Sheboygan County Guide
www.sheboygan.org
Washington County Guide
www.visitwashingtoncounty.com
Waukesha & Pewaukee Guide
www.visitwaukesha.org
Wisconsin Dells
www.wisdells.com
Wisconsin Getaways
https://www.travelwisconsin.com/
