How to Get a $50 Credit on Your WE Energies Bill
For the second time this year, WE Energies customers will see another rate hike. According to an article from Thomas Content of JS Online, The Public Service Commission approved a $48.1 million rate hike which has gone into effect. Content reports that the rate hike was due to increased fuel costs and the rate hike is subject to refund if WE Energies collects too much money to cover their increased fuel costs. Rates are scheduled to rise again in 2011.
If you’re looking for a way to help offset the increased costs this summer, WE Energies Energy Partners Program offers a $50 credit each summer if you allow them to control your central air conditioner during periods of high demand for energy.
If you sign up for the program, WE Energies will install a small radio device near your central air conditioner. This device allows WE Energies to cycle the air conditioner between noon and 11pm from May 15th through September 15th of each year. According to WE Energies, cycling air conditioners usually takes place on weekdays between noon and 8pm.
Three options are available:
- $50 credit – your air conditioner may be cycled off up to 6 continuous hours in one day
- $40 credit – your air conditioner may be cycled off up to 4 continuous hours in one day
- $12 credit – your air conditioner may be cycled off up to 45 minutes, run 15 minutes, and continue this cycle up to 8 hours in one day
Here’s a look at when WE Energies has actually cycled air conditioners off:
- 2009 – None
- 2008 – None
- 2007 – Cycled once for 30 minutes
- 2006 – None
- 2005 – Cycled 4 days for a total of 2.5 hours
- 1999 to 2004 – None
To learn more or to enroll, visit the WE Energies Energy Partners program webpage.
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Discounted Tickets to Milwaukee Wave MISL Championship Game
The Milwaukee Wave is hosting the MISL Championship game on Sunday, April 4th against La Raza de Monterrey. This is the Wave’s 8th appearance in a MISL Championship game, and their first since the 2004-2005 season. The game starts at 5:00 P.M. at the U.S. Cellular Arena. Family 4 packs of tickets are available for $59. The 4 packs include 4 Premier Level seats (normally $19 each with fees), plus 4 hot dogs and 4 sodas. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Milwaukee Wave office at 414-224-9283.
On The House – Free Admission to The Seige Paintball
Milwaukee’s Clear Channel radio stations have launched a program where they are giving away free gift certificates to Milwaukee area businesses. This week’s business is The Seige Paintball in Mukwonago. There are 200 free admissions available to The Seige Paintball on the On The House website. Admission is usually priced at $15. You’ll still need to rent equipment ($10), and buy paint (which starts at $15). If you use your free admission on a Wednesday, rental is free too. The certificates expire on May 18, 2010.
The Milwaukee Clear Channel radio stations are 1130 WISN, FM106, V100, The Brew, Oldies 95.7, and AM 920 The Wolf.
Top 10 Consumer Complaints in Wisconsin for 2009
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) recently released a list of the most common consumer complaints filed with their department in 2009. Here’s a list of the top ten complaints, along with some helpful information that we’ve included. If you have additional tips that would be useful to our readers, please leave a comment below or contact us.
1. Violations of the No-Call Law List
Adding your phone number to the Wisconsin No-Call List should prevent most telemarketers from calling. However, judging by the 2,187 complaints from this year, violations of the law are fairly common. Under current law, non-profit organizations, political candidates, and elected officials are all allowed to solicit you even if you are on the No-Call List.
To sign up for the list, visit the Wisconsin No Call List website or call (866)-9NO-CALL.
To file a No-Call complaint, fill out this form on the DATCP website.
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Free Stuffed Pizza Rollers from Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut is offering a free order Stuffed Pizza Rollers through Wednesday, March 31st. To get the free Stuffed Pizza Rollers, text PIZZAHUT to 313131. A text message will be sent back to you that you will need to show to your Pizza Hut order taker in order to get the free Stuffed Pizza Rollers. This offer is only available at Pizza Hut restaurants operated by Wisconsin Hospitality Group.
Thanks to Common Sense With Money for information on this deal!
Discount Tickets For Remaining Milwaukee Bucks Games
If you haven’t been paying attention, the Bucks are red hot and are on the verge of clinching a playoff spot. With just a handful of games left, opportunities to see the Bucks at home this season are running out. There are several deals available for the remaining home games, which we have listed below. Discounted seats are also available on StubHub, with tickets as low as $9. Take advantage of one of the following discounts to save money on your tickets.
Tuesday, March 30th vs L.A. Clippers
McDonald’s promotion – For just $14, you can get a $37 Upper Level seats plus a voucher for a McDonald’s Extra Value Meal. If you prefer to sit in the Lower Level, you can a $61 Lower Level a voucher for a McDonald’s Extra Value Meal for just $23.75. See our earlier post for full details including the password.
Saturday, April 3rd vs. Phoenix Suns
1/2 Off Upper Level Seats - Get $37 Upper Level Center seats for just $18. See our earlier post for full details including the password.
Cheap Brewers Tickets – Terrace Reserved Tickets From $1
If you are considering heading out to Miller Park for a Brewer game in April, look no further than StubHub for some great ticket deals.
The best deals are found with Terrace Reserved tickets. Terrace Reserved retails for $15 a ticket ($20 for a Marquee game) but you can find a lot of inventory on StubHub for much less. For example, there are over 165 tickets under $3 available for the second game of the season on Tuesday, April 6th vs. the Colorado Rockies. Surprisingly, tickets are still available for the Cubs games at less than face value!
If Terrace Reserved tickets aren’t in your wheelhouse, you can still get some great seats at discounted prices. For example, at the time of this post there were two Loge Infield Box tickets for the April 6th game priced at only $15 each (retail price is $38 each). Don’t forget that StubHub charges service fees and for electronic delivery. However, even with additional fees you may still be able to find some good values.
Here’s a look at the Brewers schedule this April and the range of prices (at the time of this post):
vs. Colorado Rockies – Monday, April 5th, 1:10 pm (Opening Day). Tickets starting at $11.
vs. Colorado Rockies – Tuesday, April 6th, 7:10 pm. Tickets starting at $1.
vs. Colorado Rockies – Wednesday, April 7th, 12:10 pm. Tickets starting at $1.
vs. St. Louis Cardinals – Friday, April 9th, 7:10 pm. Tickets starting at $2.
vs. St. Louis Cardinals – Saturday, April 10th, 2:10 pm. Tickets starting at $8.99.
vs. St. Louis Cardinals – Sunday, April 11th, 7:05pm. Tickets starting at $5.
vs. Chicago Cubs, Friday, April 23rd, 7:05pm. Tickets starting at $9.
vs. Chicago Cubs, Saturday, April 24th, 6:10 pm. Tickets starting at $14.
vs. Chicago Cubs, Sunday, April 25th, 1:10 pm. Tickets starting at $11.
vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, Monday, April 26th, 7:10 pm. Tickets starting at $1.79.
vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, Tuesday, April 27th, 7:10 pm. Tickets starting at $1.29.
vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, Wednesday, April 28th, 12:10 pm. Tickets starting at $1.49.
Visit the StubHub Brewers page to search for available tickets.
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