WI SB869

Doubles the required funding rate for Focus on Energy programs from 1.2% to 2.4% of investor-owned electric and natural gas utilities' annual operating revenues from retail sales

Expands the definition of "energy efficiency program" to include programs promoting the development or use of energy storage systems by residential customers

Defines "energy storage system" as commercially available technology using mechanical, chemical, or thermal processes to absorb and store energy for later use

Funding covers utility energy efficiency programs, ordered programs, statewide energy efficiency and renewable resource programs, and Public Service Commission administrative costs