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Jan 20, 2023, 15:57 ET Wisconsin utility crew helping restore power in central California helps save a woman's life after she drove off a 75-foot embankment

For We Energies workers, helping people is their calling — they just didn't expect it would happen 2,000 miles away. "We wrapped up our power...

Jun 23, 2022, 09:00 ET We Energies announces new timeline for Oak Creek plant retirements

We Energies announced today that the company plans to extend the operating lives of the four older units at its Oak Creek site. The expected...

Nov 20, 2020, 09:00 ET For the 10th year in a row, We Energies is named 'Best in Midwest' for keeping the lights on

We Energies' commitment to customer service is being honored with a 2020 ReliabilityOne® Award — citing the superior reliability of the company's...

Mar 28, 2019, 16:00 ET Reliability upgrade and clean energy future part of We Energies rate plan

We Energies filed proposals with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) today for regulatory reviews that will set customer rates for...

Nov 29, 2018, 09:00 ET We Energies named 'Best in Midwest' for keeping the lights on

For the eighth year in a row, We Energies has received the ReliabilityOne™ Award in the Midwest for the superior reliability of its electric system....

Oct 18, 2018, 12:15 ET Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends

The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents per share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60%...

Nov 30, 2017, 08:10 ET We Energies named America's best at keeping the lights on

We Energies has received the 2017 ReliabilityOne™ National Reliability Award for superior reliability of its electric system. This is the third time...

Nov 22, 2016, 11:13 ET We Energies again named 'Best in Midwest' for keeping the lights on

For the sixth year in a row, We Energies has received the ReliabilityOne™ Award in the Midwest for the superior reliability of its electric system....

Jan 21, 2016, 02:00 ET Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends

The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents a share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60%...

Jul 16, 2015, 02:33 ET Wisconsin Electric declares quarterly dividends

The Wisconsin Electric board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 90 cents a share on the company's Preferred Stock, 3.60%...

Nov 21, 2013, 08:00 ET We Energies named best in nation for keeping the lights on

We Energies has received the 2013 ReliabilityOne™ national award for superior reliability of its electric system. The national award is based on the...

Nov 11, 2013, 01:46 ET We Energies biomass plant begins commercial operation

We Energies announced today that the biomass-fueled power plant on the site of Domtar Corporation's Rothschild, Wis., paper mill was placed into...

Nov 28, 2012, 09:00 ET We Energies named best in Midwest for keeping the lights on

For the eighth time in the past 11 years, We Energies has won the ReliabilityOne award in the Midwest for the superior reliability of its electric...

Aug 17, 2012, 10:00 ET We Energies to pursue conversion of Valley Power Plant to natural gas

We Energies today announced plans to convert the fuel source for the Valley Power Plant from coal to natural gas. The Valley plant is a cogeneration...

Jan 20, 2012, 08:00 ET Matthews, Shafer Appointed Senior Vice Presidents of We Energies

We Energies announced today that Charles Matthews has been appointed senior vice president - Wholesale Energy and Fuels, and Joan Shafer has been...

Jan 11, 2012, 02:00 ET Joint Venture at Presque Isle Power Plant to be Studied

We Energies and Wolverine Power Cooperative announced today they have signed a letter of intent to evaluate the formation of a joint venture to...

Nov 16, 2011, 09:15 ET We Energies Named Best in Midwest for Keeping the Lights On

For the seventh time in the past 10 years, We Energies has won the ReliabilityOne™ award in the Midwest for superior reliability of its electric...

Sep 01, 2011, 11:00 ET Fletcher Joins We Energies

We Energies announced today that Kevin Fletcher has been named senior vice president – customer operations. Fletcher will have overall responsibility ...

Jun 20, 2011, 09:00 ET We Energies Is Named One of Best Places to Work for Second Year in a Row

Computerworld magazine has named We Energies one of the nation's Best Places to Work in Information Technology (IT). The magazine released its 2011...

Apr 25, 2011, 03:47 ET We Energies Customers Invited to Name Peregrine Falcon Chicks

Since We Energies began its peregrine falcon recovery program in 1997, its nest boxes have produced 146 peregrines. Currently, the company is...

Apr 12, 2011, 02:30 ET We Energies Works With Customers to 'Stay Connected'

As Wisconsin's winter energy shut-off moratorium draws to a close, We Energies is again launching its Stay Connected campaign. The campaign uses...

Mar 01, 2011, 02:20 ET Wisconsin Electric Power Co. Closes on Sale of Edgewater Unit 5

Wisconsin Electric Power Company, d/b/a We Energies, has closed on the sale of its 25 percent ownership interest in the Edgewater Generating Station...

Nov 04, 2010, 09:20 ET We Energies Holiday Tradition Continues With Release of the 2010 Cookie Book

We Energies is pleased to announce the newest edition of our Cookie Book, a customer favorite during the holiday season. For more than 80 years, the...

Jun 21, 2010, 05:59 ET We Energies Named One of the Best Places to Work by Computerworld Magazine

Computerworld magazine has named We Energies one of the Best Places to Work in Information Technology for 2010. Each year, Computerworld develops a...

Jun 01, 2010, 04:00 ET We Energies Honored for Supplier Diversity

We Energies has been honored by the Edison Electric Institute (EEI) with two awards: the 2010 Supplier Diversity Innovation Award, in recognition of...