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For Release: 01/18/2008

Wisconsin Public Service Receives Regulatory Approval to Build New Facility in Rhinelander

Rhinelander, WI - On January 16, 2008, Wisconsin Public Service’s application for its new operations facility was approved by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW). The Commission's approval allows Public Service to begin construction.

Public Service will now begin the detailed building design and engineering with hopes to break ground in spring. The company will design and construct the facility using LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) construction techniques.

“Building an environmentally friendly and energy-efficient facility is very important to us” said Deb Berns, Public Service project manager. LEED building guidelines encompass five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality.

In December 2007, Public Service purchased 20 acres of land along the Hwy 17 by-pass on Navajo Street. The company hopes to move into the new facility in spring 2009. WPS is making the move to combine the two Rhinelander operation sites and improve safety.

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