Press Release: Gov. Evers Appoints Tyler Huebner to the Public Service Commission

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today appointed Tyler Huebner to the Public Service Commission filling a vacancy created by the resignation of Mike Huebsch effective Feb. 3, 2020. This appointment is effective March 17 and Huebner will serve out the rest of Huebsch's term that expires March 1, 2021. 

“Tyler has spent his entire academic and professional career focused on energy and efficiency,” said Gov. Evers. “He is a passionate leader, whose experience will serve the Commission and the people of Wisconsin well. I look forward to seeing his good work to ensure safe, reliable, and affordable utility services for folks across our state.” 

“I believe my leadership approach and firsthand experience will greatly benefit the Commission because I understand the importance of balancing the needs of utilities and customers, while accelerating Wisconsin's transition into the 21st century,” said Huebner. “It is an honor to be appointed to the Commission and to continue my career of public service in this new role.” 

Huebner has served as the executive director of RENEW Wisconsin since 2013 promoting the use and improving accessibility of renewable energy in Wisconsin. Prior to his time with RENEW, Huebner worked as an advanced program and policy analyst for the Wisconsin Division of Energy Services at the Wisconsin Department of Administration and as an energy technology program specialist at the U.S. Department of Energy, Energy Efficiency, and Renewable Energy Division. He earned a Master's degree in Atmosphere and Energy from the Stanford University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in 2007 and a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from the University of Iowa. Huebner lives in Madison with his wife Heather Driscoll and their two kids.