
Awards and recognition
Across our companies, we are focused on the fundamentals of our business: world-class reliability, safety, operating efficiency, customer care and financial discipline. These organizations have recognized our accomplishments:
2024
- American Gas Association – Wisconsin Public Service was recognized by the American Gas Association in 2024 for its safety record — having the lowest incident rate in the previous year for days away, restricted or transferred in its benchmark category.
- Arbor Day Foundation – We Energies and Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) were again selected as Tree Line USA utilities. The award recognizes the companies’ efforts in providing dependable, reliable service while using best-practice vegetation management techniques.
- EPRI – WEC Energy Group received a Technology Transfer Award from EPRI in recognition of our collaboration on an innovative hydrogen blending pilot project at A.J. Mihm Generating Station in Michigan.
- FTSE Russell – WEC Energy Group was again included in the FTSE4Good Index Series, which is made up of companies that reflect strong risk management practices. This sustainability tool helps investors create investment funds and benchmark their performance.
- Minnesota Safety Council – Minnesota Energy Resources received a Silver Award in the Minnesota Governor’s Workplace Safety Awards, recognizing an incidence rate better than the state and national averages.
- PA Consulting – WPS was named the top-performing midsize utility in the Midwest as part of PA Consulting’s 2024 ReliabilityOne Awards, reflecting strong electric reliability performance and dedication to customer service.
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee – We Energies and WPS were honored by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with the Lurie Labor-Management Cooperation Prize for signing a first-of-its-kind pledge to use unionized labor in the construction of renewable energy projects.
- Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development – WEC Energy Group again received the Vets Ready Employer Initiative Award, achieving Gold Level recognition. This award honors Wisconsin employers for demonstrating a commitment to hiring veterans, supporting their veteran workforce and connecting with the veteran community.