Governor Tony Evers Official Portrait
Governor Tony Evers is declaring an energy emergency in Wisconsin.
The executive order waives certain state and federal house-of-service restrictions for 30 days.
Severe weather across the country has been affecting suppliers’ ability to obtain and deliver heating fuels like propane and heating oil.
According to the Public Service Commission, trucks are facing long lines at distribution terminals and have to drive longer distances as supplies are limited.
Governor Evers said, “Getting residential heating fuel like propane and heating oil moving now” to those who need it will help residents in Wisconsin stay safe as cool and freezing temperatures continue in the next months.
The waiver only applies to motor carriers and commercial drivers who are transporting residential heating fuel to or from a terminal.
