WEC Energy Group Investor Update September 2026
WEC Energy Group presented an investor update in September 2026, highlighting consistent earnings and dividend growth, and outlining a robust five-year capital plan of $37.5 billion. The plan focuses on regulated businesses, including significant investments in renewable energy (solar, wind, battery storage) totaling $12.6 billion, and thermal generation fleet upgrades and LNG capacity amounting to $7.4 billion. The company is also investing $4.1 billion in American Transmission Company (ATC) and has a pipe retirement program in Illinois. WEC Energy Group aims to achieve net carbon neutral electric generation by 2050, with a planned exit from coal by 2032. The update also covered regulatory matters in Wisconsin and Illinois, including rate reviews and settlements, and detailed the company's diverse business portfolio and strong credit ratings. Future investments are expected to drive 7.0% to 8.0% long-term EPS growth.