Wisconsin § 196.02 - Commission’s powers.

§ 196.02. Commission’s powers.

196.02(1) (1) Jurisdiction. The commission has jurisdiction to supervise and regulate every public utility in this state and to do all things necessary and convenient to its jurisdiction. 196.02(2) (2) Definition; classification. The commission shall provide for a comprehensive classification of service for each public utility. The classification may take into account the quantity used, the time when used, the purpose for which used, and any other reasonable consideration. Each public utility shall conform its schedules of rates, tolls and charges to such classification. 196.02(3) (3) Rules. The commission may adopt reasonable rules to govern its proceedings and to regulate the mode and manner of all inspections, tests, audits, investigations and hearings. 196.02(4) (4) Information required; stock holders. 196.02(4)(a) (a) The commission may inquire into the management of the business of all public utilities. The commission shall keep itself informed as to the manner and method in which the same is conducted. The commission may obtain from any public utility any information necessary to enable the commission to perform its duties. 196.02(4)(b) (b) Each public utility shall furnish to the commission, in such form and at such times as the commission requires, the following information respecting the identity of the holders of its voting capital stock in order to enable the commission to determine whether the holders constitute an affiliated interest within the meaning of this chapter: 196.02(4)(b)1. 1. The names of each holder of one percent or more of the voting capital stock of the public utility. 196.02(4)(b)2. 2. The nature of the property right or other legal or equitable interest which the holder has in the stock. 196.02(4)(b)3. 3. Any other similarly relevant information which the commission prescribes and directs. 196.02(4)(c) (c) If any public utility fails to furnish the commission with information required of it by the commission, the commission may issue an order directing the delinquent public utility to furnish the information immediately or to show good cause why the information cannot be obtained. Failure of any public utility to comply with the order of the commission is a violation of this chapter within the meaning of s.