Columbia Energy Center

Energy Dome's CO2 Battery™ to Revolutionize U.S. Energy Landscape With First Installation Slated for 2026

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Friday, September 22, 2023
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A groundbreaking development in sustainable energy storage is on the horizon for Columbia County, Wisconsin, U.S., spearheaded by Alliant Energy in collaboration with Energy Dome and other key stakeholders.

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  • A groundbreaking development in sustainable energy storage is on the horizon for Columbia County, Wisconsin, U.S., spearheaded by Alliant Energy in collaboration with Energy Dome and other key stakeholders.
  • Alliant Energy has just announced its selection to receive a federal grant of up to approximately $30 million from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) for the pioneering Columbia Energy Storage Project, a proposed 200-megawatt hour energy storage system, based on Energy Dome’s signature technology: the CO2 Battery™.
  • Claudio Spadacini, CEO of Energy Dome, declared: “I’m honored to be part of this remarkable journey alongside Alliant Energy.
  • The Columbia Energy Storage Project marks the genesis of a new era, where the CO2 Battery™ will be the cornerstone of a greener and more efficient energy landscape.

Alliant Energy adjusting timing of its Wisconsin-based generation retirement dates to bolster reliability during transition to cleaner energy future

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Thursday, June 23, 2022
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Its all part of Alliant Energys continued drive to diversify its energy mix of generation resources to meet the ongoing energy needs of customers.

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  • Its all part of Alliant Energys continued drive to diversify its energy mix of generation resources to meet the ongoing energy needs of customers.
  • At the same time, its important to recognize the unprecedented and unexpected circumstances currently affecting the entire energy industry.
  • Alliant Energy co-owns the Columbia facility with Wisconsin Public Service Corporation, a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, and Madison Gas and Electric Company.
  • Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: LNT) provides regulated energy service to 985,000 electric and 425,000 natural gas customers across Iowa and Wisconsin.

MGE Increases Energy 2030 Carbon Reduction Goal to 80%

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Monday, January 31, 2022
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Under its Energy 2030 framework, announced in 2015, the company set a goal of 40% carbon reduction by 2030, one of the first such goals set by a utility and in alignment with the Paris Agreement on climate change.

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  • Under its Energy 2030 framework, announced in 2015, the company set a goal of 40% carbon reduction by 2030, one of the first such goals set by a utility and in alignment with the Paris Agreement on climate change.
  • Since then, the company has said it fully expects to achieve carbon reductions of at least 65% by 2030.
  • "In 2019, MGE was one of the first utilities in the nation to commit to net-zero carbon by 2050.
  • "Today's announcement of our goal to reduce carbon at least 80% by 2030 reflects our commitment to working together to move further faster.

MGE Releases Annual Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report

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Friday, December 17, 2021
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Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) has published its Annual Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report detailing its environmental commitment and progress toward the company's goal of net-zero carbon electricity by 2050.

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  • Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) has published its Annual Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report detailing its environmental commitment and progress toward the company's goal of net-zero carbon electricity by 2050.
  • The 2021 report features information about MGE's corporate strategy and climate-related matters; safety and operations; metrics and targets; customer and employee engagement; risk management; and governance and oversight.
  • MGE is advancing electric transportation with a robust customer education program, a home charging program and a public charging network.
  • MGE also continues to participate in the Edison Electric Institute's (EEI) environmental, social, governance (ESG) and sustainability reporting templates .

MGE Announces Plans to End Remaining Use of Coal

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Wednesday, November 3, 2021
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This anticipated step will end the company's investment in coal-fired power generation and advance its goal of deep decarbonization.

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  • This anticipated step will end the company's investment in coal-fired power generation and advance its goal of deep decarbonization.
  • This transition is expected to reduce the use of coal at Elm Road substantially by 2030 and to eliminate coal as an energy source at Elm Road by 2035.
  • By 2030, the company's remaining use of coal is expected to be reduced substantially, and by 2035, MGE is expected to eliminate coal as an energy source.
  • "In 2011, MGE eliminated coal at the only coal-fired power plant in which we have sole ownership, Blount Generating Station.

MGE Energy Issues March 2021 'Interim Report'

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Monday, March 15, 2021
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MGE Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGEE) highlights the company's plan to retire the Columbia Energy Center in its latest investor newsletter, "Interim Report," which also includes the following topics:

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  • MGE Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGEE) highlights the company's plan to retire the Columbia Energy Center in its latest investor newsletter, "Interim Report," which also includes the following topics:
    - MGE plans more solar, new battery storage
    The newsletter is available on MGE Energy's website at: https://www.mgeenergy.com/interimreport
    Interim Report is published quarterly to provide investors with information about MGE Energy and its primary subsidiary, Madison Gas and Electric.
  • MGE Energy is an investor-owned public utility holding company headquartered in the state capital of Madison, Wis.
  • It is the parent company of Madison Gas and Electric, which generates and distributes electricity in Dane County, Wis., and purchases and distributes natural gas in seven south-central and western Wisconsin counties.
  • MGE Energy's assets total approximately $2.3 billion, and its 2020 revenues were approximately $539 million.

MGE Energy Reports Fourth-Quarter Earnings

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
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MGE Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGEE) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2020.

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  • MGE Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGEE) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2020.
  • The Two Creeks and Badger Hollow solar projects will provide Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) electric customers with renewable energy, advancing the companys commitment to achieving net-zero carbon electricity for all customers by 2050.
  • In early February, MGE announced a plan to retire the coal-fired Columbia Energy Center near Portage, Wis. MGE is a minority owner of the plant, which is co-owned by Alliant Energy and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS), a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group.
  • COVID-19 and associated governmental regulations led to a reduction of retail sales and negatively impacted electric earnings in 2020.

MGE Continues Cost-Effective Transition Away from Fossil Fuels with Planned Retirement of Columbia Energy Center

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
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Madison Gas and Electric (MGE), Alliant Energy and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS), a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, today announced their plans to retire the approximately 1,100-megawatt (MW) coal-fired Columbia Energy Center near Portage, Wis.

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  • Madison Gas and Electric (MGE), Alliant Energy and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS), a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, today announced their plans to retire the approximately 1,100-megawatt (MW) coal-fired Columbia Energy Center near Portage, Wis.
  • The plan represents another step in MGE's ongoing transition toward greater use of cleaner energy sources and deep carbon reductions.
  • "We have said since introducing our clean energy and carbon reduction goalsif we can go further faster, we will.
  • This and our significant investments in renewable energy represent our ongoing commitment to a cost-effective clean energy transition that benefits all of MGE's customers," added Keebler.

The end of an era: Alliant Energy announces retirement dates for Columbia Energy Center

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
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MADISON, Wis., Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Its the end of an era as Alliant Energy (NASDAQ: LNT) today announces plans to retire Columbia Energy Center the last of their coal-fired facilities in Wisconsin.

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  • MADISON, Wis., Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Its the end of an era as Alliant Energy (NASDAQ: LNT) today announces plans to retire Columbia Energy Center the last of their coal-fired facilities in Wisconsin.
  • Located near Portage in Columbia County, the Columbia Energy Center has generated reliable, affordable power for Wisconsin customers for nearly half a century.
  • The Columbia Energy Center, which went into operation in 1975, is capable of generating more than 1,100 megawatts of energy.
  • The retirement of Columbia is part of Alliant Energys Clean Energy Blueprint , a roadmap that outlines the companys acceleration toward using more renewable energy.