Gov. Evers declares energy emergency for state of Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (WSAW) – Gov. Tony Evers has declared an energy emergency in the state of Wisconsin.

Executive Order #282 relates to persistent challenges caused by a pipeline disruption within the Midwestern pipeline distribution system, coupled with high demand from severe winter weather for residential heating fuel, including heating oil and propane.

The order will allow for the swift and efficient delivery of these products throughout the state. 

“The health, welfare, and safety of our neighbors depend on access to fuel for home heating, so I’m declaring this energy emergency to ensure folks and families across our state have the fuel they need to stay warm and safe,” said Gov. Evers.

According to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin’s Office of Energy Innovation, multiple suppliers report challenges such as long lines at terminals and having to drive further distances to collect needed products.

Executive Order #282 will provide a waiver of certain state and federal hours of service restrictions, allowing suppliers to get caught up from the pipeline and weather-related delays.

The waiver remains in effect through January 2, or as long as drivers transporting residential heating fuel are responding to the emergency, whichever is shorter.

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