Wisconsin Energy completes acquisition of Integrys to form WEC Energy Group
PR Newswire - Mon Jun 29, 9:13AM CDT
Wisconsin Energy Corporation announced today it has completed the acquisition of Integrys Energy - forming the WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC).
WEC: 47.26 (+0.45)
Non-Profits Awarded Employee Choice Grants From Wisconsin Public Service Foundation
M2 - Wed Jun 24, 5:29AM CDT
Forty-seven local non-profits recently received an unexpected grant from the Wisconsin Public Service Foundation. The unknowing recipients were nominated by employees at WPS. Employees were encouraged to nominate non-profits that had impacted their lives or community. Recipients were then chosen at random from a large pool of employee- nominated, community-based organizations to receive a $1,000 grant.
Peregrine Population Up by Three at Pulliam Plant in Green Bay
M2 - Sun Jun 21, 11:18PM CDT
The Peregrine Falcon population in Northeastern Wisconsin grew by three as it was another successful year for hatching at the Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) Pulliam Power Plant. Inside the nesting box high on top of the roof of the electric generating power plant at the mouth of the Fox River in Green Bay, three new baby chicks were hatched this spring. The chicks were banded and registered on June 19.
TEG: 69.66 (-1.01)
WPS Summer Students Performing Field Work In Many Areas
M2 - Tue Jun 16, 3:41AM CDT
* A summer students paints a Natural gas meter in Green Bay.
Rainfall Forecast Calls for Heightened Safety Around Fast-moving Rivers, Especially Near Dams
M2 - Fri Jun 12, 6:43AM CDT
Green Bay and Necedah, WI - The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting substantial rain across much of central and southern Wisconsin. A flash flood watch has been issued by the service for the area from late this afternoon through much of Friday.
Wisconsin Public Service Says Enjoy The Holiday
M2 - Fri May 22, 11:25AM CDT
Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) urges recreational and fishing enthusiasts to practice year-round safety near dams and hydroelectric facilities. The company endorses Dam Safety Awareness Week in April, but as outdoor enthusiasts take to the water over the Memorial Day period, a safety reminder is warranted.
Warmer Spring Weather Brings DIY Home Improvement Projects: Wisconsin Public Service Urges Customers to be Safe
M2 - Fri May 22, 4:03AM CDT
With Memorial Day weekend ahead, Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) reminds Do-It-Yourselfers that working in the home or yard can be dangerous if the appropriate precautions are not taken.
Winners Of 19th Annual Solar Olympics Announced By WPS
M2 - Fri May 15, 4:52AM CDT
* Students from 27 area high schools compete in the 19th annual WPS Solar Olympics at UW Stevens Point.
20th Year Recognition
M2 - Fri May 01, 11:16AM CDT
Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) was recognized for its 20th year of being named a Tree Line USA Utility by the National Arbor Day Foundation and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The company was congratulated for its environmental leadership in caring for the health of trees while providing safe and sound management of tree growth along electric power lines while protecting and enhancing urban forests.
Wisconsin Public Service Requests New Electric And Natural Gas Rates For 2016
M2 - Mon Apr 20, 4:13AM CDT
Wisconsin Public Service Corporation (WPS), a subsidiary of Integrys Energy Group, Inc. (NYSE: TEG) today filed a request for new utility rates in 2016 with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW). The proposal calls for increases in electric rates of 9.4% and 7.5% in natural gas distribution rates. For natural gas, when calculated including the pass-through natural gas prices, the effect is a 2.5% increase in a typical residential customer monthly bill of $1.54. For electric, the monthly increase for the typical residential customer would be $7.62 monthly.
TEG: 69.66 (-1.01)
Wisconsin Public Service Continues To Award Grants For Habitat For Humanity Projects
M2 - Thu Apr 09, 2:58AM CDT
Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) is again awarding grants to Habitat for Humanity organizations if they include energy efficiency measures in the designs of their new and remodeled Habitat Home projects.
Wisconsin Public Service May Accept Payment Arrangements to Keep Customer Service On After Winter Moratorium Ends April 15
M2 - Thu Apr 02, 4:58PM CDT
Arrangements must include a down payment based on amount of arrears. Customers should act soon or making arrangements may be more difficult.
Fitch: Settlement Agreement Paves the Way for Approval of WEC-Integrys Merger in Michigan
Business Wire - Thu Jan 15, 10:30AM CST
Wisconsin Energy Corp. (WEC) cleared a significant hurdle in getting its proposed acquisition of Integrys Energy Group, Inc. (Integrys) approved in the state of Michigan following a settlement agreement reached with several parties, including the state Governor, the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) staff, and Upper Peninsula Power Co. (UPPCO). In Fitch's view, the agreement bears no impact on WEC's ratings.
TEG: 69.66 (-1.01), WEC: 47.26 (+0.45)