1. See Wisconsin Statutes 196.01

   (1)    Definitions. In this section:

      (a)    “Public utility affiliate” has the meaning given in s. 196.795 (1) (L).

      (b)    “Transmission company” has the meaning given in s. 196.485 (1) (ge).

   (2)   Commission order. If the commission determines that a public utility affiliate or the transmission company is not making investments in the facilities under its control that are sufficient to ensure reliable electric service, the commission shall order the public utility affiliate or transmission company to make adequate investments in its facilities that are sufficient to ensure reliable electric service. An order under this subsection shall require the public utility affiliate or transmission company to provide security in an amount and form that, to the satisfaction of the commission, is sufficient to ensure that the public utility affiliate or transmission company expeditiously makes any investment that is ordered.

   (3)   Cost recovery. The commission shall allow a public utility affiliate that is subject to an order under sub. (2) to recover in its retail electric rates the costs that are prudently incurred in complying with the order.