Gale E. Klappa

WEC Energy Group's Klappa to present at international GLIO Virtual Conference

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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MILWAUKEE, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --WEC Energy Group Executive Chairman Gale Klappa will join Tom Fanning, chairman, president and CEO of Southern Co., for a virtual panel discussion at the Global Listed Infrastructure Organisation (GLIO) Virtual Conference.

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  • MILWAUKEE, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --WEC Energy Group Executive Chairman Gale Klappa will join Tom Fanning, chairman, president and CEO of Southern Co., for a virtual panel discussion at the Global Listed Infrastructure Organisation (GLIO) Virtual Conference.
  • Gale Klappa Executive Chairman of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC)
    Tom Fanning Chairman, President and CEO of Southern Co.
  • WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC), based in Milwaukee, is one of the nation's premier energy companies, serving 4.6 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota.
  • WEC Energy Group (wecenergygroup.com) is a Fortune 500 company and a component of the S&P 500.

Georgia Power names Dan Tucker executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020
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ATLANTA, Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Georgia Power's Board of Directors has elected Dan Tucker as executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer for Georgia Power, effective January 1, 2021.

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  • ATLANTA, Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Georgia Power's Board of Directors has elected Dan Tucker as executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer for Georgia Power, effective January 1, 2021.
  • He currently serves as executive vice president and chief financial officer at Southern Company Gas where he oversees finance, accounting, business planning and risk management functions for all Southern Company Gas businesses.
  • "Dan brings more than 20 years of experience within Southern Company to Georgia Power," said Chris Womack, president of Georgia Power.
  • David Poroch, currently executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer for Georgia Power, will transition into the role of executive vice president and chief financial officer for Southern Company Gas, where he will bring his regulatory accounting experience in the electric utility sector to Southern Company's gas business.

WEC Energy Group to increase ownership interest in three Midwest wind farms

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Wednesday, February 19, 2020
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MILWAUKEE, Feb. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today announced that the company has agreed to increase its ownership interest from 80% to 90% in three Midwest windfarms: Blooming Grove Wind Farm, Thunderhead Wind Energy Center and the Upstream Wind Energy Center.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Feb. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today announced that the company has agreed to increase its ownership interest from 80% to 90% in three Midwest windfarms: Blooming Grove Wind Farm, Thunderhead Wind Energy Center and the Upstream Wind Energy Center.
  • "This agreement marks another step forward for the energy infrastructure segment of our five-year capital plan," said Gale Klappa, executive chairman of WEC Energy Group.
  • Under the tax rules, the WEC Energy Group investment is expected to be eligible for 100% bonus depreciation and production tax credits.
  • WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC), based in Milwaukee, is one of the nation's premier energy companies, serving 4.5 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota.

WEC Energy Group Corporate Responsibility Report highlights commitment to environment and community

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019
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MILWAUKEE, July 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group today released its 2018 Corporate Responsibility Report, a comprehensive overview of the company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.

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  • MILWAUKEE, July 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- WEC Energy Group today released its 2018 Corporate Responsibility Report, a comprehensive overview of the company's environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.
  • The report details progress made by WEC Energy Group and its family of companies on major projects and sustainability goals.
  • "Our companies have provided vital services to our communities for more than a century," said Gale Klappa, executive chairman WEC Energy Group.
  • WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC), based in Milwaukee, is one of the nation's premier energy companies, serving 4.5 million customers in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota.

WEC Energy Group's Klappa is Business Worldwide Magazine's Top Executive, Twice Over

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Wednesday, May 15, 2019
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LONDON, May 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Gale Klappa, outgoing chief executive officer of WEC Energy Group, clinched two prestigious Business Worldwide Magazine (BWM) awards just days before handing over the company helm.

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  • LONDON, May 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Gale Klappa, outgoing chief executive officer of WEC Energy Group, clinched two prestigious Business Worldwide Magazine (BWM) awards just days before handing over the company helm.
  • "Gale Klappa is an inspiration for all who step into his shoes at WEC Energy Group, as well as the staff there at all levels."
  • As part of WEC Energy Group's generation reshaping plan, Klappa recently introduced two innovative renewable energy pilot programmes: Solar Now and Dedicated Renewable Energy Resources.
  • Business Worldwide Magazine is the leading source of business and dealmaker intelligence throughout the world.

WEC Energy Group's Klappa is Business Worldwide Magazine's Top Executive, Twice Over

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Wednesday, May 15, 2019
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LONDON, May 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Gale Klappa, outgoing chief executive officer of WEC Energy Group, clinched two prestigious Business Worldwide Magazine (BWM) awards just days before handing over the company helm.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, May 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Gale Klappa, outgoing chief executive officer of WEC Energy Group, clinched two prestigious Business Worldwide Magazine (BWM) awards just days before handing over the company helm.
  • "Gale Klappa is an inspiration for all who step into his shoes at WEC Energy Group, as well as the staff there at all levels."
  • As part of WEC Energy Group's generation reshaping plan, Klappa recently introduced two innovative renewable energy pilot programmes: Solar Now and Dedicated Renewable Energy Resources.
  • Business Worldwide Magazine is the leading source of business and dealmaker intelligence throughout the world.

WEC Energy Group appoints four industry veterans to Office of the Chair

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Tuesday, January 22, 2019
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MILWAUKEE, Jan. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today established an Office of the Chair to provide senior leadership for the next chapter of the company's growth, development and service to customers.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Jan. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) today established an Office of the Chair to provide senior leadership for the next chapter of the company's growth, development and service to customers.
  • The following appointments to the Office of the Chair will be effective Feb. 1:
    Gale Klappa, age 68, currently Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will serve as Executive Chairman.
  • Kevin Fletcher, age 60, currently President of WEC Energy Group, will be promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer and will serve on the board of directors.
  • "The team that will work together in the Office of the Chair has delivered industry leading results over many years with a clear commitment to reliability, customer satisfaction and shareholder value," said Klappa.

WEC Energy Group supports industry initiative to enhance environmental, social and governance reporting

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Tuesday, August 28, 2018
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MILWAUKEE, Aug. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- To promote consistency in sustainability reporting across the electric utility sector, WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) is participating in the Edison Electric Institute's (EEI's) Version 1 release of a reporting template for environmental, social and governance (ESG) information.

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  • MILWAUKEE, Aug. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- To promote consistency in sustainability reporting across the electric utility sector, WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) is participating in the Edison Electric Institute's (EEI's) Version 1 release of a reporting template for environmental, social and governance (ESG) information.
  • "We've adopted this template as part of our ongoing commitment to demonstrate accountability and transparency," said Gale Klappa, chairman and chief executive officer of WEC Energy Group.
  • In 2016, WEC Energy Group joined an EEI working group to collaborate with other energy companies and institutional investors on the creation of the template.
  • WEC Energy Group(NYSE: WEC), based inMilwaukee, is one of the nation's premier energy companies, serving 4.5 million customers inWisconsin,Illinois,MichiganandMinnesota.