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We're a coalition of Wisconsin groups, businesses, and ratepayers committed to protecting and upgrading our state’s power grid.
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ROFR - Right of First Refusal

Protecting Ratepayers by Guarding Wisconsin’s Power Grid

Wisconsin’s power grid faces threats from opportunistic developers and hedge funds prioritizing profits over the state’s interests. With the recent approval of projects from the Midwest grid operator, known as MISO (Midcontinent Independent System Operator), Wisconsin ratepayers could pay an additional $1 billion over the life of those transmission lines. With an estimated $4.1 billion in transmission upgrades planned in the next decade, a Right of First Refusal (ROFR) law is essential to ensure Wisconsin ratepayers are protected from costly delays and price hikes. Similar laws in seven other Midwestern states have proven effective at shielding consumers and businesses from predatory practices. MISO just announced new grid projects, so the clock is ticking now. The urgency to enact ROFR is growing. Join the WI4ROFR coalition to help.

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A Report Debunks Claimed Benefits of New Operators

A report reviews some of the complex accounting related to ROFR and pulls apart the real numbers to get to the bottom line. It’s bad news for the developer operatives and opportunistic hedge funds.

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In the News

Seventh Circuit Reinstates Indiana’s Right Of First Refusal Law

WUA

Today, the Seventh Circuit has reversed its injunction against the Indiana Right of First Refusal (ROFR) law, holding that plaintiff LS Power’s complaint lies with the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, not the India
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Iowa governor proposes 'all-of-the-above' energy legislation

KIMT3

DES MOINES, Iowa – Governor Kim Reynolds is unveiling a state energy bill she says will “build on Iowa’s energy leadership and ensure Iowa is well-positioned to support increasing energy demand while keeping electricity price
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds includes a ROFR proposal in her State Energy Plan

iowa.gov

Governor Reynolds’ proposal would grant the incumbent utility the Right of First Refusal on new electric transmission line infrastructure projects and ensure that those lines are constructed in a timely manner.
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A Report Debunks Claimed Benefits of New Operators

 

A report reviews some of the complex accounting related to ROFR and pulls apart the real numbers to get to the bottom line. It’s bad news for the developer operatives and opportunistic […]
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Wisconsin to see $4.1B investment from 6 new transmission projects

WPR.org

Midwest grid operator says long range transmission projects to generate between 4K and 12K jobs
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Proponents emphasize potential cost savings in renewed push for transmission line bill

WisPolitics

Wisconsin utilities are making a renewed push on legislation to give them first shot at building new infrastructure, this time armed with a report suggesting ratepayers would save $1 billion over the next 40 years…
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Seventh Circuit Reinstates Indiana’s Right Of First Refusal Law

WUA

Today, the Seventh Circuit has reversed its injunction against the Indiana Right of First Refusal (ROFR) law, holding that plaintiff LS Power’s complaint lies with the Midcontinent Independent System Operator, not the India
Read More

Iowa governor proposes 'all-of-the-above' energy legislation

KIMT3

DES MOINES, Iowa – Governor Kim Reynolds is unveiling a state energy bill she says will “build on Iowa’s energy leadership and ensure Iowa is well-positioned to support increasing energy demand while keeping electricity price
Read More

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds includes a ROFR proposal in her State Energy Plan

iowa.gov

Governor Reynolds’ proposal would grant the incumbent utility the Right of First Refusal on new electric transmission line infrastructure projects and ensure that those lines are constructed in a timely manner.
Read More

A Report Debunks Claimed Benefits of New Operators

 

A report reviews some of the complex accounting related to ROFR and pulls apart the real numbers to get to the bottom line. It’s bad news for the developer operatives and opportunistic […]
Read More

Wisconsin to see $4.1B investment from 6 new transmission projects

WPR.org

Midwest grid operator says long range transmission projects to generate between 4K and 12K jobs
Read More

Proponents emphasize potential cost savings in renewed push for transmission line bill

WisPolitics

Wisconsin utilities are making a renewed push on legislation to give them first shot at building new infrastructure, this time armed with a report suggesting ratepayers would save $1 billion over the next 40 years…
Read More
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"In summary, the Company’s calculations of a hypothetical transmission line under various scenarios support the assertion that a right of first refusal (“ROFR”) translates into reduced costs for existing customers."

— Excerpt from a report. Read the full report here.

"Centergy fully supports the rapid passage of Right of First Refusal (ROFR) legislation which will safeguard Wisconsin's authority over the safety and reliability of our state's power grid. The implementation of ROFR is vital for the continued development of our robust bulk electric system, which is crucial for both existing businesses and consumers in Wisconsin and the furtherance of economic development."

— Centergy, Inc.

"The only way states, including Wisconsin, can defend themselves from this clearly flawed and costly process, costs passed on to ratepayer, is to pass and make law what is referred to as a Right of First Refusal, or ROFR Act."

— Former Governor, Tommy Thompson

“Adopting a ROFR reform allows Wisconsin to retain control over the safety and reliability of the grid instead of abdicating that to federal bureaucrats and opportunistic developers. Failure to act will burden residential and industrial ratepayers with more than $1 billion in avoidable energy costs.”

— Wisconsin Economic Development Association

"Having a reliable energy transmission grid is a critically important part of our business operations and our hundreds of stores. A proposed ROFR law will benefit ratepayers and help keep the grid safe, reliable, and efficient. As a Wisconsin-based, family-owned company, Kwik Trip is focused on serving our customers and community more effectively than anyone else, and that requires excellence in our operations and our stores. Adopting a so-called Right of First Refusal proposal will allow Wisconsin to retain control over the safety and reliability of our state’s power grid."

— Kwik Trip

"ROFR will have significant implications for continuing to build out our robust bulk electric system which is critical to serving our existing businesses in Racine County to advance the economic development mission of RCEDC."

- Jenny Trick, Executive Director RCEDC

"Transmission is crucial to the expansion of renewable energy. The Right of First Refusal (ROFR) has been proven to be the most efficient, affordable and fastest way to build the transmission necessary for valuable renewable energy."

- Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum

"In summary, the Company’s calculations of a hypothetical transmission line under various scenarios support the assertion that a right of first refusal (“ROFR”) translates into reduced costs for existing customers."

— Excerpt from a report. Read the full report here.

"Centergy fully supports the rapid passage of Right of First Refusal (ROFR) legislation which will safeguard Wisconsin's authority over the safety and reliability of our state's power grid. The implementation of ROFR is vital for the continued development of our robust bulk electric system, which is crucial for both existing businesses and consumers in Wisconsin and the furtherance of economic development."

— Centergy, Inc.

"The only way states, including Wisconsin, can defend themselves from this clearly flawed and costly process, costs passed on to ratepayer, is to pass and make law what is referred to as a Right of First Refusal, or ROFR Act."

— Former Governor, Tommy Thompson

“Adopting a ROFR reform allows Wisconsin to retain control over the safety and reliability of the grid instead of abdicating that to federal bureaucrats and opportunistic developers. Failure to act will burden residential and industrial ratepayers with more than $1 billion in avoidable energy costs.”

— Wisconsin Economic Development Association

"Having a reliable energy transmission grid is a critically important part of our business operations and our hundreds of stores. A proposed ROFR law will benefit ratepayers and help keep the grid safe, reliable, and efficient. As a Wisconsin-based, family-owned company, Kwik Trip is focused on serving our customers and community more effectively than anyone else, and that requires excellence in our operations and our stores. Adopting a so-called Right of First Refusal proposal will allow Wisconsin to retain control over the safety and reliability of our state’s power grid."

— Kwik Trip

"ROFR will have significant implications for continuing to build out our robust bulk electric system which is critical to serving our existing businesses in Racine County to advance the economic development mission of RCEDC."

- Jenny Trick, Executive Director RCEDC

"Transmission is crucial to the expansion of renewable energy. The Right of First Refusal (ROFR) has been proven to be the most efficient, affordable and fastest way to build the transmission necessary for valuable renewable energy."

- Wisconsin Conservative Energy Forum

WI4ROFR is working to protect the Wisconsin grid and all ratepayers.

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