WEC Energy Group, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a publicly traded utility holding company that provides electricity and natural gas services through a network of regulated subsidiaries. The company’s principal operating arms include We Energies, Wisconsin Public Service, Peoples Gas, and North Shore Gas, among others. Collectively, these utilities focus on the safe and reliable delivery of energy to residential, commercial and industrial customers.
In its electricity segment, WEC Energy Group operates a diverse generation portfolio consisting of coal, natural gas, nuclear, hydroelectric and renewable energy facilities. The company also manages extensive transmission and distribution systems to maintain grid stability and respond to customer demand. On the natural gas side, WEC Energy Group’s utilities oversee storage, transportation and local distribution networks, ensuring consistent gas supply throughout peak and off-peak seasons.
The company’s service territory spans parts of Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Iowa, reaching millions of customer accounts across urban and rural communities. WEC Energy Group makes ongoing investments in infrastructure modernization, smart grid technologies and environmental initiatives designed to enhance system resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Originally formed as Wisconsin Energy Corporation in 1998, the company adopted the WEC Energy Group name in May 2015 to reflect its evolution into a multi-state energy provider. Over its history, WEC Energy Group has pursued strategic acquisitions and community partnerships to expand service capabilities while maintaining a regulated utility framework. Its leadership team includes experienced energy executives committed to long-term growth, safety and customer satisfaction within the evolving energy landscape.