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MADISON GAS & ELECTRIC CO

For the period ended Mar 31, 2026. Filed May 5, 2026.

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Mar 31, 2026 · Filed May 5, 2026

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Current report: 10-Q

Period ended 2026-03-31; filed 2026-05-05.

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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsOther Matters

The baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.

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Current report

In February 2026, MGE executed an asset purchase agreement to acquire 33.4% ownership interest in the RockGen Energy Center, an existing natural gas-fired generating plant near Cambridge, Wisconsin. MGE's estimated cost is approximately $203 million. If approved, the transaction is expected to close in late 2027.

Current report

Financing and Equity Issuance Plans: As of March 31, 2026, MGE has $140 million of remaining regulatory authority from the PSCW to issue long-term debt to finance authorized utility capital expenditures. MGE expects to use a portion of the remaining authority during 2026 to finance authorized utility capital expenditures. MGE Energy has equity programs available to issue new shares of common stock, including its at-the-market offering program and its Direct Stock Purchase and Dividend Reinvestment Plan. See Footnote 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Report for additional information on these programs.

Current report

The amount and timing of any financings will be primarily driven by capital investments and cash requirements and will depend upon market conditions, regulatory approvals, and other factors.

Current report

Large-Load Growth: Management is seeing growing interest from large‑load customers, including data‑intensive and technology‑focused operations, seeking reliable and scalable electric service in our service territory. Our favorable location, strong regional transmission access, and proximity to major economic and research institutions support this interest. MGE engages early with prospective customers to evaluate load needs, interconnection requirements, and potential system impacts. Although the timing and size of individual projects remain uncertain, these inquiries represent a potential source of incremental and durable load growth.

Current report

Electric revenue increased $5.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the same period in the prior year, due to the following:

Current report

Gas revenue increased $17.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the same period in the prior year, due to the following:

Current report

Other. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, other gas revenue increased primarily due to customer growth and higher residential customer fixed rate.

Current report

Electric depreciation expense decreased $0.3 million and gas depreciation expense increased $0.6 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the same period in the prior year.

Current report

In January 2026, MGE issued $90 million of senior unsecured notes that were used to assist with financing additional capital expenditures and other corporate obligations. In January 2026, MGE completed a redemption of $1.2 million of its outstanding first mortgage bonds.

Current report

In June 2024, following AD/CVD investigations by the DOC and the USITC determining that Chinese manufacturers were circumventing tariffs on solar panels by shipping them through Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, the DOC began applying tariffs to the importation of solar cells from those countries. In Q2 2025, the DOC and USITC issued final determinations affirming and increasing the tariffs. Later that year, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that the prior two-year moratorium was unlawful, permitting retroactive collection, though the ruling has been stayed pending appeal to the Federal Circuit.

Current report

In late 2025, the DOC initiated new AD/CVD investigations into solar imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos. A preliminary affirmative determination for the CVD investigation was announced in early 2026, which resulted in increased tariffs. Preliminary determinations in the AD investigation remain ongoing. Additionally, a new 'Section 232' national security investigation into the global polysilicon supply chain was launched in late 2025, which could result in broad, global tariffs on solar components regardless of their country of origin.
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Previous report

During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, MGE Energy's earnings were $112.6 million, or $3.08 per share, compared to $98.5 million, or $2.72 per share, during the same period in the prior year. MGE's earnings during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, were $87.1 million compared to $75.9 million during the same period in the prior year.

Previous report

Higher gas retail sales in the first half of 2025 contributed to higher gas earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in the prior year. Gas retail sales increased approximately 14% for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the prior year period. Heating degree days (a measure for determining the impact of weather during the heating season) increased by approximately 19% in the first nine months of 2025 compared to the same period in the prior year.

Previous report

Investment gains from venture capital funds resulted in higher earnings for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in the prior year. These venture capital investments support early-stage companies working to advance smart technologies, the customer experience, distributed energy resources, electrification, cybersecurity and other priorities for utility companies, such as greater sustainability.

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2025 Rate Proceeding: In December 2023, the PSCW approved a 4.17% increase to electric rates and 1.32% increase to gas rates for 2025. The PSCW approved a 2025 Fuel Cost Plan in December 2024. The plan lowered the 2025 increase in electric rates to 2.63%, reflecting lower expected fuel costs. See "Other Matters" below for additional information on the 2025 rate proceeding.

Previous report

The 2025 rate order includes an earnings sharing mechanism, under which, if MGE earns above the 9.7% ROE authorized in the rate order: (i) the utility will retain 100% of earnings for the first 15 basis points above the authorized ROE; (ii) 50% of the next 60 basis points will be required to be deferred and returned to customers; and (iii) 100% of any remaining excess earnings will be required to be refunded to customers. The earnings calculation excludes fuel rules adjustments.

Previous report

Estimated costs are expected to exceed PSCW previously approved CA levels. Notifications are provided to the PSCW when costs increase above CA levels. MGE has and will continue to request recovery of the updates in its rate case proceedings.

Previous report

The Paris Battery project is located within the Paris Solar-Battery Park, which also includes the Paris Solar project, which was placed in service in December 2024.

Previous report

The following discussion is based on the business segments as discussed in Footnote 14 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Report.

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Electric revenue increased $7.5 million during the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in the prior year, due to the following:

Previous report

Customer fixed and demand charges. During the three months ended September 30, 2025, fixed and demand charges increased $1.5 million, primarily attributable to the increase in demand charges for commercial customers.

Previous report

The $4.9 million increase in fuel for electric generation was due to an approximately 12% increase in internal generation driven by an increase in sales and 15% increase in the average cost, each compared to the same period in the prior year.

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Gas revenue decreased $0.3 million during the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in the prior year, due to the following:

Previous report

Electric depreciation expense increased $1.5 million and gas depreciation expense increased $0.2 million during the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in the prior year. Paris solar was placed in service in December 2024, Darien solar was placed in service in March 2025, and Paris battery was placed in service in June 2025. The timing of the in-service dates contributed to the increase in electric depreciation expense.

Previous report

Electric revenue increased $25.7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in the prior year, due to the following:

Previous report

Residential Volume. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, residential sales increased by approximately 5% compared to the same period in the prior year. This increase was driven by favorable weather conditions and an increase in customers during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in the prior year.

Previous report

Customer fixed and demand charges. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, fixed and demand charges increased $3.8 million, primarily attributable to the increase in demand charges for commercial customers.

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Commercial, industrial, and other-retail/municipal volume. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, there was an approximately 1% increase in commercial sales compared to the same period in the prior year. This increase was driven by more favorable weather conditions and increased use per customer in the current year.

Previous report

Gas revenue increased $22.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in the prior year, due to the following:

Previous report

Other. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, other gas revenues decreased primarily related to lower residential customer fixed charges. The PSCW approved a reduction in the customer fixed charge component of the residential gas rate in the 2025 rate proceeding.

Previous report

Increased electric production expenses are primarily related to operating and maintenance costs for the Elm Road Units and renewable generating facilities.

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Electric Distribution costs decreased, primarily reflecting the non-recurrence of storm response costs incurred in May 2024.

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Electric depreciation expense increased $3.5 million and gas depreciation expense increased $0.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in the prior year. Paris solar was placed in service in December 2024, Darien solar was placed in service in March 2025, and Paris battery was placed in service in June 2025. The timing of the in-service dates contributed to the increase in electric depreciation expense.

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Regulated electric utility operations, conducted through MGE, which generate and distribute electricity to approximately 167,000 customers in Dane County, Wisconsin,

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Regulated electric utility operations, conducted through MGE, which generate and distribute electricity to approximately 170,000 customers in Dane County, Wisconsin,

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Regulated gas utility operations, conducted through MGE, which distribute natural gas to approximately 178,000 customers in seven south-central and western Wisconsin counties,

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Regulated gas utility operations, conducted through MGE, which distribute natural gas to approximately 180,000 customers in seven south-central and western Wisconsin counties,

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MGE plans to continue to focus on growing earnings while controlling operating and fuel costs. MGE's goal is to provide safe and efficient operations in addition to providing customer value. We believe it is critical to maintain a strong credit rating consistent with financial strength in MGE in order to accomplish these goals.

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MGE will continue to focus on growing earnings while controlling operating and fuel costs. MGE's goal is to provide safe and efficient operations in addition to providing customer value. We believe it is critical to maintain a strong credit rating consistent with financial strength in MGE in order to accomplish these goals.

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The ownership/leasing structure for our nonregulated energy operations was adopted under applicable state regulatory guidelines for MGE's participation in these generation facilities, consisting principally of a stable return on the equity investment in the new generation facilities over the term of the related leases. The nonregulated energy operations include an ownership interest in two coal-fired generating units in Oak Creek, Wisconsin and a partial ownership of a cogeneration project on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus. A third party operates the units in Oak Creek, and MGE operates the cogeneration project. Due to the nature of MGE's participation in these facilities, the results of MGE Energy's nonregulated operations are also consolidated into MGE's consolidated financial position and results of operations under applicable accounting standards.

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The ownership/leasing structure for our nonregulated energy operations was adopted under applicable state regulatory guidelines for MGE's participation in these generation facilities, consisting principally of a stable return on the equity investment in the new generation facilities over the term of the related leases. The nonregulated energy operations include an ownership interest in two coal-fired generating units in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, and a partial ownership of a cogeneration project on the UW-Madison campus. A third party operates the units in Oak Creek, and MGE operates the cogeneration project. Due to the nature of MGE's participation in these facilities, the results of MGE Energy's nonregulated operations are also consolidated into MGE's consolidated financial position and results of operations under applicable accounting standards.

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During the three months ended September 30, 2025, MGE Energy's earnings were $44.5 million, or $1.22 per share, compared to $40.9 million, or $1.13 per share, during the same period in the prior year. MGE's earnings during the three months ended September 30, 2025, were $34.1 million compared to $33.3 million during the same period in the prior year.

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During the three months ended March 31, 2026, MGE Energy's earnings were $48.5 million, or $1.32 per share, compared to $41.6 million, or $1.14 per share, during the same period in the prior year. MGE's earnings during the three months ended March 31, 2026, were $40.1 million compared to $34.2 million during the same period in the prior year.

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Our net income during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same periods in the prior year, primarily reflects the effects of the following factors:

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Our net income during the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the same periods in the prior year, primarily reflects the effects of the following factors:

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Earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2025, increased year-over-year, primarily driven by a rise in the rate base due to increased electric investments approved in the 2025 rate case. Additionally, higher electric residential sales for both periods contributed to the increase, partially due to growth in residential customers. For the nine-month period, favorable weather conditions further contributed to increased residential sales.

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Earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2026, increased year-over-year, primarily driven by a rise in the rate base due to increased electric investments approved in the 2026/2027 rate case.

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The following events affected the first nine months of 2025:

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The following events affected the first three months of 2026:

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2026/2027 Rate Settlement: In September 2025, MGE filed with the PSCW a proposed 2026/2027 rate settlement. MGE has proposed a 0.04% increase for electric rates and a 2.77% increase to gas rates for 2026. The settlement also proposes a 3.76% increase for electric rates and a 2.04% increase to gas rates for 2027. A final order is expected before the end of 2025. See "Other Matters" below for additional information on the 2026/2027 rate settlement.

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2026/2027 Rate Settlement Agreement: In December 2025, the PSCW approved a unanimous settlement agreement that MGE reached with intervening parties in its 2026/2027 rate case. As part of the settlement agreement, the PSCW approved a 0.15% increase for electric rates and a 2.77% increase to gas rates for 2026 and a 3.63% increase for electric rates and a 2.04% increase to gas rates for 2027. See "Other Matters" below for additional information on the 2026/2027 rate case settlement.

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2025 Deferred Fuel Savings: MGE had deferred fuel savings through the nine months ended September 30, 2025. As of September 30, 2025, MGE deferred $7.1 million of 2025 fuel savings. These costs will be subject to the PSCW's annual review of 2025 fuel costs, expected to be completed during 2026. See Footnote 9 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Report for further information regarding fuel cost proceedings.

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2026 Deferred Fuel Savings: MGE had deferred fuel savings through the three months ended March 31, 2026. As of March 31, 2026, MGE deferred $4.4 million of 2026 fuel savings. These costs will be subject to the PSCW's annual review of 2026 fuel costs, expected to be completed during 2027. See Footnote 9 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in this Report for further information regarding fuel cost proceedings.

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Large Scale Utility Projects: Large scale generation projects recently completed or under construction, are shown in the following table. Incurred costs are reflected in "Property, plant, and equipment, net" for projects placed in service, or "Construction work in progress" for projects under construction on the consolidated balance sheets.

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Large Scale Utility Projects: Large scale generation projects recently completed or under construction, are summarized in the following table. Incurred costs are reflected in "Property, plant, and equipment, net" for projects placed in service, or "Construction work in progress" for projects under construction on the consolidated balance sheets.

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MGE received specific approval to recover 100% AFUDC. After tax, MGE recognized $5.4 million, $3.1 million, $1.4 million, and $0.6 million of AFUDC equity through September 30, 2025, on Paris, Darien, Koshkonong, and High Noon, respectively, during construction. AFUDC has been excluded from the costs incurred in the table above.

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MGE received specific approval to recover 100% AFUDC. After tax, MGE recognized $3.2 million, $2.3 million, $1.0 million, $0.7 million of AFUDC equity earnings through March 31, 2026, on Koshkonong, High Noon, Sunnyside, and other projects, respectively, during construction. AFUDC has been excluded from the costs incurred in the table above.

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2024 Annual Fuel Proceeding: MGE had fuel savings in 2024. As of December 31, 2024, MGE deferred $3.0 million of 2024 fuel savings. The PSCW has completed the annual review of 2024 fuel costs and gave approval for MGE to return these savings in October 2025. There was no change to the costs to be refunded in the fuel rule proceedings from the amount MGE deferred in the previous year.

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2025 Annual Fuel Proceeding: MGE had fuel savings in 2025. As of December 31, 2025, MGE deferred $7.1 million of 2025 fuel savings. These costs will be subject to the PSCW's annual review of 2025 fuel costs, expected to be completed during 2026. MGE has proposed to return these savings in October 2026.

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Growing renewable generation and storage. MGE is seeking to acquire, or has acquired, joint interests in several renewable generation and storage projects. The forecasted capital expenditures include approximately 289 MW of solar, 18 MW of wind, and 136 MW of storage, which include projects approved or pending PSCW approval. See the 2025-2030 capital expenditures forecast included under "Liquidity and Capital Resources" below for information on those projects.

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Growing renewable generation and storage. MGE is seeking to acquire, or has acquired, joint interests in several renewable generation and storage projects. The forecasted capital expenditures include approximately 252 MW of solar, 18 MW of wind, and 125 MW of storage, which include projects approved or pending PSCW approval. See the 2026-2030 capital expenditures forecast disclosed in Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Transitioning away from coal. Elm Road Units: In October 2025, MGE, along with the plant co-owners, filed a joint application with the PSCW to end the use of coal as a primary fuel at the Elm Road Units and transition the plant to natural gas. See the 2025-2030 capital expenditures forecast included under "Liquidity and Capital Resources" below for additional information. By the end of 2030, coal is expected to be used only as a backup fuel at the Elm Road Units. By the end of 2032, MGE expects that the Elm Road Units will be fully transitioned away from coal.

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Transitioning away from coal. Elm Road Units: In October 2025, MGE, along with the plant co-owners, filed a joint application with the PSCW to end the use of coal as a primary fuel at the Elm Road Units and transition the plant to natural gas. See the 2026-2030 capital expenditures forecast disclosed in Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K. By the end of 2030, coal is expected to be used only as a backup fuel at the Elm Road Units. By the end of 2032, MGE expects that the Elm Road Units will be fully transitioned away from coal.

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Environmental Initiatives – Natural gas distribution: Building upon our long-standing commitment to providing affordable, sustainable energy, MGE has set a goal to achieve net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas distribution system by 2035. If MGE can accelerate plans to achieve net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas system—through the evolution of new technologies, such as renewable natural gas—it will. MGE is working to reduce overall emissions from its natural gas distribution system in a quick and cost-effective manner. For customers who want to reduce their environmental footprint further, MGE introduced a renewable natural gas program in May 2024, after approval by the PSCW. MGE purchases renewable thermal credits on behalf of customers who voluntarily elect in the program to offset the emissions associated with the customer's monthly natural gas usage.

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Environmental Initiatives – Natural gas distribution: Building upon our long-standing commitment to providing affordable, sustainable energy, MGE has set a goal to achieve net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas distribution system by 2035. If MGE can accelerate plans to achieve net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas system—through the evolution of new technologies, such as renewable natural gas—it will. MGE is working to reduce overall emissions from its natural gas distribution system in a quick and cost-effective manner. MGE offers two voluntary renewable natural gas programs. The initial program, launched in May 2024, enables customers to offset emissions associated with their natural gas consumption through a mechanism in which MGE purchases renewable thermal credits and retires them on behalf of participating customers. The second program, launched in January 2026, enables customers to inject renewable natural gas produced on the customer's premise into MGE's distribution system. Customers may sell the natural gas to MGE or another third party and may retain or sell to MGE or another third party the associated environmental attributes.

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Sales to the market. Sales to the market typically occur when MGE has more generation in the MISO market than are needed for its customer demand. The excess electricity is then sold to other utilities or power marketers in the MISO market. During the three months ended September 30, 2025, market volumes increased compared to the same period in the prior year, reflecting an increase in sales. Additionally, the cost of capacity sold increased, contributing to the revenue generated from increased sales to the market from excess generation and purchases. The revenue generated from these sales is largely offset by fuel rules costs, and do not have a significant impact on net income. See fuel rules discussion in Footnote 9 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Report.

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Sales to the market. Sales to the market typically occur when MGE has more generation in the MISO market than are needed for its customer demand. The excess electricity is then sold to other utilities or power marketers in the MISO market. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, sales were made at higher market prices and partially offset by decreased market volume compared to the same period in the prior year. The revenue generated from these sales is largely offset by fuel rules costs, and do not have a significant impact on net income. See fuel rules discussion in Footnote 9 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Report.

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Rate changes. In December 2023, the PSCW authorized MGE to increase 2025 rates for retail electric customers by approximately 2.63%. Rates charged to retail customers during the three months ended September 30, 2025, were $2.8 million higher than those charged during the same period in the prior year. See Footnote 9 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Report for further information on the rate increase. Any increase in rates associated with fuel or purchase power costs are generally offset by fuel and purchased power costs and do not have a significant impact on net income.

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Rate changes. In December 2025, the PSCW authorized MGE to increase 2026 rates for retail electric customers by approximately 0.15%. Rates charged to retail customers during the three months ended March 31, 2026, were $2.0 million higher than those charged during the same period in the prior year. See Footnote 9 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Report for further information on the rate increase. Any increase in rates associated with fuel or purchase power costs are generally offset by fuel and purchased power costs and do not have a significant impact on net income.

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The $14.9 million increase in fuel for electric generation in the first nine months of 2025 was due to an approximately 21% increase in internal generation driven by an increase in sales and 13% increase in the average cost, each compared to the same period in the prior year.

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The $2.7 million increase in fuel for electric generation in the first three months of 2026 was due to an approximately 18% increase in the average cost, partially offset by a 2% decrease in internal generation, each compared to the same period in the prior year.

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Excluding deferred fuel costs, purchased power decreased $5.6 million in the first nine months of 2025, compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease in purchased power was due to an approximately 48% decrease in market purchases as a result of increased internal generation. This decrease was partially offset by an approximately 38% increase in average cost. Deferred fuel cost recovered during the nine months ended September 30, 2024, was $6.5 million. There were no deferred fuel costs recovered during the nine months ended September 30, 2025.

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Excluding deferred fuel costs, purchased power decreased $1.9 million in the first three months of 2026, compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease in purchased power was due to an approximately 53% decrease in average cost. This decrease was partially offset by an approximately 21% increase in market purchases as a result of decreased internal generation. There were no deferred fuel costs recovered during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.

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Rate changes. In December 2023, the PSCW authorized MGE to increase 2025 rates for retail gas customers by approximately 1.32%.

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Rate changes. In December 2025, the PSCW authorized MGE to increase 2026 rates for retail gas customers by approximately 2.77%.

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MGE recovers the cost of natural gas in its gas segment through the purchased gas adjustment clause (PGA). Under the PGA, MGE is able to pass through to its gas customers the cost of gas. Changes in PGA recoveries affect revenues but do not change net income in view of the pass-through treatment of the costs. Payments for natural gas increased, driving higher rates during the nine months ended September 30, 2025.

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MGE recovers the cost of natural gas in its gas segment through the PGA. Under the PGA, MGE is able to pass through to its gas customers the cost of gas. Changes in PGA recoveries affect revenues but do not change net income in view of the pass-through treatment of the costs. Payments for natural gas increased, driving higher rates during the three months ended March 31, 2026.

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The average retail rate per therm excluding customer fixed charges for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, increased approximately 5% compared to the same period in the prior year, reflecting an increase in natural gas commodity costs (recovered through the PGA).

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The average retail rate per therm excluding customer fixed charges for the three months ended March 31, 2026, increased approximately 23% compared to the same period in the prior year, reflecting an increase in natural gas commodity costs (recovered through the PGA).

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Volume. For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, retail gas deliveries increased approximately 14% compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily attributable to unfavorable weather conditions in the first nine months of 2024.

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Volume. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, retail gas deliveries decreased approximately 3% compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower residential use per customer. Unfavorable weather conditions during the first three months of 2026 further contributed to the reduction in volumes.

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Cost of gas sold increased $17.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in the prior year. Therms delivered increased approximately 14% and cost per therm increased approximately 17%. MGE recovers the cost of natural gas in its gas segment through the PGA as described under gas deliveries and revenues above.

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Cost of gas sold increased $16.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the same period in the prior year. Cost per therm increased approximately 36%, partially offset by a decrease in therms delivered of approximately 3%. MGE recovers the cost of natural gas in its gas segment through the PGA as described under gas deliveries and revenues above.

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During the three months ended September 30, 2025, operations and maintenance expenses increased $1.2 million, compared to the same period in the prior year. The following contributed to the net change:

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During the three months ended March 31, 2026, operations and maintenance expenses increased $5.0 million, compared to the same period in the prior year. The following contributed to the net change:

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Electric other income increased $0.2 million and gas other income decreased $0.7 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily related to pension and other postretirement costs, excluding service costs. The PSCW has approved MGE to defer as a regulatory asset or liability, the difference between actual pension and other postretirement costs included in rates and to be recovered or refunded in a future rate proceeding. Pension and other postretirement cost is generally offset by electric and gas revenue and does not have a significant impact on net income.

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Increased administrative and general costs are primarily related to increased pension and other postretirement costs. The PSCW has approved MGE to defer as a regulatory asset or liability, the difference between actual pension and other postretirement costs included in rates and to be recovered or refunded in a future rate proceeding. Pension and other postretirement cost are generally offset by electric revenue and does not have a significant impact on net income.

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Electric other income increased $0.8 million and gas other income increased $0.5 million during the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily related to pension and other postretirement costs, excluding service costs. The PSCW has approved MGE to defer as a regulatory asset or liability, the difference between actual pension and other postretirement costs included in rates and to be recovered or refunded in a future rate proceeding. Pension and other postretirement cost is generally offset by electric and gas revenue and does not have a significant impact on net income.

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Electric other income increased $6.0 million and gas other income increased $1.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the same period in the prior year, driven by a $4.2 million positive impact from non-service costs components of pension and other postretirement costs. The PSCW has approved MGE to defer as a regulatory asset or liability, the difference between actual pension and other postretirement costs included in rates and to be recovered or refunded in a future rate proceeding. Pension and other postretirement cost is generally offset by electric and gas revenue and does not have a significant impact on net income. Higher AFUDC-Equity due to continued capital investment further contributed to an increase in electric other income.

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The nonregulated energy operations are conducted through MGE Energy's subsidiaries: MGE Power Elm Road (the Elm Road Units) and MGE Power West Campus (WCCF), which have been formed to own and lease electric generating capacity to assist MGE. During the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, net income at the nonregulated energy operations segment was $6.3 million and $6.1 million, respectively.

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The nonregulated energy operations are conducted through MGE Energy's subsidiaries: MGE Power Elm Road (the Elm Road Units) and MGE Power West Campus (WCCF), which have been formed to own and lease electric generating capacity to assist MGE. During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, net income at the nonregulated energy operations segment was $6.3 million and $6.0 million, respectively.

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The transmission investment segment holds our interest in ATC and ATC Holdco, and its income reflects our equity in the earnings of those investments. ATC Holdco was formed in December 2016 to pursue transmission development opportunities that typically have long development and investment lead times before becoming operational. During the three months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, other income at the transmission investment segment primarily reflects ATC's operations and was $3.3 million and $2.9 million, respectively. See Footnote 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Report for summarized financial information regarding ATC.

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The transmission investment segment holds our interest in ATC and ATC Holdco, and its income reflects our equity in the earnings of those investments. ATC Holdco was formed in December 2016 to pursue transmission development opportunities that typically have long development and investment lead times before becoming operational. During the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, other income at the transmission investment segment primarily reflects ATC's operations and was $3.5 million and $3.2 million, respectively. See Footnote 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Report for summarized financial information regarding ATC.

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The increase of $3.2 million in other income from all other operations during the three months ended September 30, 2025, primarily reflects results from investment gains recognized in the current year, from venture capital funds. These venture capital investments support early-stage companies working to advance smart technologies, the customer experience, distributed energy resources, electrification, cybersecurity and other priorities for utility companies, such as greater sustainability.

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The increase of $1.0 million in other income from all other operations during the three months ended March 31, 2026, primarily reflects results from investment gains recognized in the current year, from venture capital funds. These venture capital investments support early-stage companies working to advance smart technologies, the customer experience, distributed energy resources, electrification, cybersecurity and other priorities for utility companies, such as greater sustainability.

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See Footnote 4 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Report for the effective tax rate reconciliation.

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See Footnote 4 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Report for the effective tax rate.

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There were no material changes, other than from the normal course of business, to MGE Energy's and MGE's contractual obligations (representing cash obligations that are considered to be firm commitments) and commercial commitments (representing commitments triggered by future events) during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, except as noted below. Further discussion of the contractual obligations and commercial commitments is included in Footnote 16 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and "Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments for MGE Energy and MGE" under Part II, Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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There were no material changes, other than from the normal course of business, to MGE Energy's and MGE's contractual obligations (representing cash obligations that are considered to be firm commitments) and commercial commitments (representing commitments triggered by future events) during the three months ended March 31, 2026, except as noted below. Further discussion of the contractual obligations and commercial commitments is included in Footnote 16 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial

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MGE Energy and MGE expect to have adequate liquidity to support future operations and capital expenditures over the next twelve months. Available resources include cash and cash equivalents, operating cash flows, liquid assets, borrowing working capacity under revolving credit facilities, and access to equity and debt capital markets. During the beginning of 2025, MGE Energy issued new shares of common stock to participants in our Direct Stock Purchase and Dividend Reinvestment Plan. Beginning in May 2025, MGE Energy expects to purchase shares in the open market for participants in the Direct Stock Purchase and Dividend Reinvestment Plan. MGE Energy also expects to generate funds from operations and both long-term and short-term debt financing. See "Credit Facilities" under Part II, Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Liquidity and Capital Resources in the 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K for information regarding MGE Energy's and MGE's credit facilities.

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MGE Energy and MGE expect to have adequate liquidity to support future operations and capital expenditures over the next twelve months. Available resources include cash and cash equivalents, operating cash flows, liquid assets, borrowing working capacity under revolving credit facilities, and access to equity and debt capital markets, including our at-the-market program. The amount and timing of any financings will be primarily driven by capital investments and cash requirements and will depend upon market conditions, regulatory approvals, and other factors. MGE plans to maintain a capital structure consistent with authorized levels approved by its regulator. See "Credit Facilities" under Part II, Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Liquidity and Capital Resources in the 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K for information regarding MGE Energy's and MGE's credit facilities.

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The following summarizes cash flows for MGE Energy and MGE during the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024:

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The following summarizes cash flows for MGE Energy and MGE during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:

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The principal increases (decreases) in cash flows from operating activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, were as follows:

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The principal increases (decreases) in cash flows from operating activities during the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025, were as follows:

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The principal increases (decreases) in cash flows from investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, were as follows:

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The principal increases (decreases) in cash flows from investing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025, were as follows:

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The principal increases (decreases) in cash flows from financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, were as follows:

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The principal increases (decreases) in cash flows from financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2026, compared to the same period in 2025, were as follows:

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In September 2025, MGE agreed to a 2026/2027 settlement of the proposed rate proceeding with an increase of 0.04% for electric rates and a 2.77% increase for gas rates in 2026. The application addresses rates for 2027 proposing a 3.76% increase for electric rates and a 2.04% increase to gas rates for 2027. PSCW approval is pending. A final order is expected before the end of the year.

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In December 2025, the PSCW approved a settlement agreement for MGE's 2026/2027 rate case. As part of that settlement agreement, the PSCW approved a 0.15% increase for electric rates and a 2.77% increase to gas rates for 2026 and a 3.63% increase for electric rates and a 2.04% increase to gas rates for 2027.

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Details related to MGE's 2024/2025 approved rate proceeding and 2026/2027 settlement are as follows:

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Details related to MGE's 2026/2027 settlement are as follows:

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Statements and "Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments for MGE Energy and MGE" under Part II, Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the 2025 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Tax Update: On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law, introducing significant changes to tax credits and compliance requirements. See "Other Matters" below for additional information on the OBBBA.

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Excluding deferred fuel costs, purchased power decreased $1.4 million. The decrease in purchased power was due to an approximately 38% decrease in market purchases as a result of increased internal generation. This decrease was partially offset by an approximately 22% increase in average cost. Deferred fuel cost recovered during the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $2.4 million. There were no deferred fuel costs recovered during the three months ended September 30, 2025.

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MGE recovers the cost of natural gas in its gas segment through the purchased gas adjustment clause (PGA). Under the PGA, MGE is able to pass through to its gas customers the cost of gas. Changes in PGA recoveries affect revenues but do not change net income in view of the pass-through treatment of the costs.

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The average retail rate per therm excluding customer fixed charges for the three months ended September 30, 2025, decreased approximately 3% compared to the same period in the prior year.

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Cost of gas sold increased $0.2 million during the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in the prior year. MGE recovers the cost of natural gas in its gas segment through the PGA as described under gas deliveries and revenues above.

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Noncontrolling interest, net of tax, reflects the accounting required for MGE Energy's interest in MGE Power Elm Road (the Elm Road Units) and MGE Power West Campus (WCCF). MGE Energy owns 100% of MGE Power Elm Road and MGE Power West Campus. They are not owned by MGE. Due to the contractual agreements for these projects with MGE, the entities are considered VIEs with respect to MGE and their results are consolidated with those of MGE, the primary beneficiary of the VIEs. The following table shows MGE Energy's noncontrolling interest, net of tax, reflected on MGE's consolidated statement of income:

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The following table compares MGE's electric revenues and electric kWh sales by customer class for each of the periods indicated:

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Sales to the market. Sales to the market typically occur when MGE has more generation in the MISO market than are needed for its customer demand. The excess electricity is then sold to other utilities or power marketers in the MISO market. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, market volumes increased compared to the same period in the prior year, reflecting an increase in sales. Additionally, the cost of capacity sold increased, contributing to the revenue generated from increased sales to the market from excess generation and purchases. The revenue generated from these sales is largely offset by fuel rules costs, and do not have a significant impact on net income. See fuel rules discussion in Footnote 9 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Report.

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Rate changes. In December 2023, the PSCW authorized MGE to increase 2025 rates for retail electric customers by approximately 2.63%. Rates charged to retail customers during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, were $7.6 million higher than those charged during the same period in the prior year. See Footnote 9 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Report for further information on the rate increase. Any increase in rates associated with fuel or purchase power costs are generally offset by fuel and purchased power costs and do not have a significant impact on net income.

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Revenue subject to refund. For cost recovery mechanisms, any over-collection of revenues resulting from costs authorized to be collected from customers in rates exceeding actual costs is recorded as a reduction of revenue in the period incurred, as the over-collection is expected to be refunded to customers in a subsequent period. In the year the over-collection is refunded, rates are reduced and offset as revenue subject to refund. There is no net income impact in the year the costs are refunded.

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Fuel and purchased power costs are generally offset by electric revenue and do not have a significant impact on net income. MGE expects to seek and receive recovery of fuel and purchased power costs that exceed the fuel rules bandwidth in customer rates. See Footnote 9 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Report for further information on the fuel rules bandwidth.

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The following table compares MGE's gas revenues and gas therms delivered by customer class for each of the periods indicated:

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Rate changes. In December 2023, the PSCW authorized MGE to increase 2025 rates for retail gas customers by approximately 1.32%.

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Revenue subject to refund. For cost recovery mechanisms, any over-collection of revenues resulting from costs authorized to be collected from customers in rates exceeding actual costs is recorded as a reduction of revenue in the period incurred, as the over-collection is expected to be refunded to customers in a subsequent period. In the year the over-collection is refunded, rates are reduced and offset as revenue subject to refund. There is no net income impact in the year the costs are refunded.

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During the nine months ended September 30, 2025, operations and maintenance expenses increased $4.8 million, compared to the same period in the prior year. The following contributed to the net change:

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Nonregulated Energy Operations - MGE Energy and MGE

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The nonregulated energy operations are conducted through MGE Energy's subsidiaries: MGE Power Elm Road (the Elm Road Units) and MGE Power West Campus (WCCF), which have been formed to own and lease electric generating capacity to assist MGE. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, net income at the nonregulated energy operations segment was $18.5 million and $18.0 million, respectively.

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The transmission investment segment holds our interest in ATC and ATC Holdco, and its income reflects our equity in the earnings of those investments. ATC Holdco was formed in December 2016 to pursue transmission development opportunities that typically have long development and investment lead times before becoming operational. During the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and 2024, other income at the transmission investment segment primarily reflects ATC's operations and was $9.6 million and $8.4 million, respectively. See Footnote 3 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Report for summarized financial information regarding ATC.

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The increase of $3.0 million in other income from all other operations during the nine months ended September 30, 2025, primarily reflects results from investment gains recognized in the current year, from venture capital funds. These venture capital investments support early-stage companies working to advance smart technologies, the customer experience, distributed energy resources, electrification, cybersecurity and other priorities for utility companies, such as greater sustainability.

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Consolidated Income Taxes - MGE Energy and MGE

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See Footnote 4 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Report for the effective tax rate reconciliation.

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Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax - MGE

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MGE is targeting net-zero carbon electricity by 2050. Solar, wind, and battery storage projects are a major step toward deep decarbonization and greater use of clean energy sources in pursuit of our goal. In addition, natural gas generation projects help enable MGE's clean energy transition and ensure reliability for customers as the energy supply is decarbonized.

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MGE received PSCW approval to recover 100% AFUDC.