November 2014 EEI Financial Conference Dallas, Texas 1 Disclaimer All statements in this presentation other than historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties which are subject to change at any time. Such statements are based upon management’s expectations at the time they are made. Various factors could cause actual results to be significantly different than those contemplated, estimated or projected in forward-looking statements. Those factors include the assumptions and factors referred to in the statements themselves as well as risk factors described in the company’s latest annual report on Form 10-K, subsequently filed quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company assumes no responsibility to update any forward-looking statements for events occurring after the date hereof. This document does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, any securities of MGE Energy, Inc., or Madison Gas and Electric Company. A registration statement relating to the common stock of MGE Energy, Inc., has been declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any offering of such common stock is being made solely by means of a prospectus supplement and an accompanying prospectus, copies of which may be obtained from MGE Energy, Inc., at 133 South Blair Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53788, attention: Shareholder Services, telephone no. (800) 356-6423. 2 Highlights Financial Strength Asset growth Earnings growth Regulatory Support High Credit Quality Strong Dividend History 3 Service Territory Economic Outlook • Madison – Best place to live • Livability, 2015 – 4th best small metro college area • American Inst. for Econ. Research 2014-15 • Dane County – Population’s growth predicted to be the highest of any county in Wisconsin through 2035 – Low unemployment (Sep. 2014): • 3.3% (WI: 5.5%; U.S.: 5.9%) 4 Organizational Structure Exchange: Ticker: Organized: Madison Gas and Electric Co. (Est. 1896) Current ROE: 10.3% NASDAQ MGEE 2001 MGE Power LLC (Est. 2002) MGE Power West Campus LLC (Est. 2003) Fixed ROE: 12.1% Debt: 47% Equity: 53% Investment: $110 M Lease term: 30 years MGE Transco Investment LLC (Est. 2005) MGE Power Elm Road LLC (Est. 2003) Fixed ROE: 12.7% Debt: 45% Equity: 55% Other MAGAEL, LLC (Est. 1973) Current ROE: 12.2% Investment: $68 M ATC investment Central Wisconsin Development Corp. (Est. 1986) North Mendota Energy & Technology Park. LLC (Est. 2013) NGV Fueling Services LLC Investment: Est. $179 M (Est. 2013) Lease term: 30 years MGE State Energy Services LLC (Est. 2014) 5 2014 Public Utilities Fortnightly Ranking MGEE named 9th Best Energy Company in the US by Public Utilities Fortnightly MGEE achieved Top 40 honors for 7 consecutive years A quote from Michael Burr, Editor, Public Utilities Fortnightly: “The best players will be the ones that continue delivering solid performance for shareholders – even as they adapt to market changes” 6 Investment Opportunities Capital Expenditures • • • Environmental at Columbia Energy Center Utility maintenance Gas Main Expansion American Transmission Company (ATC) • • Growth Duke – ATC Joint Venture Dividend Growth/Flexibility • • 38 consecutive years of growth Strong cash flows to support continued growth State of WI Sale of Power Plants • • UW-Madison heating and cooling facilities Numerous other facilities within MGE service territory Distributed Generation Expansion • • Solar PV Back-up / Emergency Generation 7 Investment Opportunities Timeline State of WI Utility Asset Sale? DATC? Distributed Generation ERGS Fuel Flexibility Columbia SCR ATC MG&E Maintenance Capital Expenditure 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 8 PSCW Approved Environmental Capital Expenditure • Installed Environmental Controls at Columbia Energy Center Pollutant Design Removal Rate Control Technology Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) 90% reduction Scrubber, Fabric Filter Mercury (Hg) 90% reduction Carbon Injection, Fabric Filter • Unit 2 placed into service in April 2014 • Unit 1 placed into service in July 2014 • Total Capitalized Project amounted to $139 M of which $10 M consisted of AFUDC • Wisconsin’s Commission approved construction in early 2011 9 Additional Environmental Controls Forecast 2014 2015 2016 2017 $30-40 M 2018 Cumulative Expenditures • In July 2014, a Certificate of Authority was filed with the PSCW for the installation of the selective catalytic reduction system (SCR) • Estimated expenditures for the SCR at Columbia are about $30-40 million, subject to PSCW approval 10 Utility Maintenance CapEx Maintenance capital over the last 5 years has averaged around $50-60 million • MGE Utility Rate Base: – $0.5 billion excluding the fixed return assets of WCCF and ERGS Electric Distribution: • Electric overhead and underground lines and substations – • $20-30 million per year Electric transformers and meters – About $5 million per year Gas meters, systems and street improvements – About $15 million per year Common Expenditures – – – Area development projects Operating center buildings IT infrastructure 11 Natural Gas System Expansion • Propane customers seeking a cheaper and more reliable fuel option – Propane shortages caused fuel rationing and price spikes • MGE extending natural gas infrastructure to meet growing demand – $3 million / year of potential investment – High usage agricultural and commercial customers driving expansions to date – WI Commission very supportive of expansion program • Potential customers are willing to pay a surcharge to bring natural gas service to their location – Surcharges avoid subsidization by existing customers 12 Continued Growth in Transmission Investments ATC Investment in Plant (Excludes DATC CapEx) ($ Billions) $6 Projected $5 $4 $3 $2 $1 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 $0 ROE for transmission companies is being challenged MGE Investment: Current ROE: Equity (2013): MGE Ownership: 10-year CapEx forecast: Regulator: Moody’s debt rating: S&P debt rating: $67.5M 12.2% 45.6% 3.6% $3.3 - $3.9 B FERC A1 A+ 13 Duke American Transmission Co. • DATC purchased a 72% ownership take in the Path 15 transmission line in Central California • DATC’s Midwest Project Portfolio is navigating the regulatory approval process on an estimated $4.0 B of proposed projects: FERC approved 100% current return on CWIP FERC approved 12.2% ROE on 50% equity MISO is currently evaluating these projects Projects may require state-by-state approval • DATC plans to begin Zephyr project permitting process Project connects Wyoming wind energy to load centers in the Southwest 14 Potential Sale of State Assets • Energy facilities potentially for sale state-wide – • WI Department of Administration has awarded contracts for services: – – – • Loop Capital providing deal advisory services JP Morgan providing financial broker services Legal and engineering support service providers are selected MGE impact? – – • Some of the power facilities are located within MGE’s service territory MGE co-owns with the State the West Campus Co-generation Facility serving the UW Madison campus steam and chilled water The State and UW-Madison are already customers of MGE MGE and WE Energies (WEC) have formed a joint venture to cooperatively evaluate bidding on these assets 15 Distributed Generation • Solar PV – Opportunity growing as installed costs continue to decline – MGE service territory has strong support for renewable technologies – MGE has nearly 30 years of operational experience with PV technologies – Evaluating additional utility offerings • Back-up / Emergency Generation – Currently own and operate 54 units with 50MW of dispatchable capacity (6.4% of net summer capacity) – High tech customers looking for similar electrical back-up solutions to achieve stringent reliability standards 16 Financial Flexibility Strong Capital Structure 120% 100% 7% 3% 0% 0% 0% 0% 36% 38% 40% 38% 40% 38% 55% 57% 59% 60% 62% 60% 62% 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q3 2014 14% 80% 31% 60% 40% 20% 0% CSE LTD STD 17 Financial Flexibility Strong Cash Flow ($ Millions) $180.0 $160.0 $146 $140.0 $120.0 $106 $100.0 $80.0 $75 $118 $124 $131 $140 $119 $98 $78 $60.0 $60 $65 2010 2011 $153 $93 $40.0 $20.0 $0.0 2008 2009 Operating Cash Flow 2012 2013 TTM 9/2014 Capital Expenditure 18 Financial Flexibility Ample Liquidity Lines of Credit ($ Millions) $250.0 $200.0 Outstanding Short-Term Debt ($ Millions) $195.0 $150.0 $100.0 $150.0 $114.5 $115.0 $115.0 $115.0 2011 2012 $150.0 $50.0 $22.5 $0.0 2009 2010 2013 Q3 2014 19 Strong Balance Sheet MGEE’s Low Leverage Manageable Debt Maturities (39.5% total debt at year end 2013) ($ Millions) Low Leverage $34.4 50.0% $24.5 45.4% 45.0% 40.0% 39.5% 35.0% 30.0% $4.1 $4.2 $4.3 2014 2015 2016 25.0% 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2017 2018 Total Debt/ Total Capitalization (%) 20 Dividend Flexibility • Dividend Growth has been around 4% – Recent dividend payout ratio 50-60% – No dividend payout range targeted • Dividend Considerations – – – – Capital investment growth opportunities Balance sheet and credit ratings Projected cash generation and requirements Dividend payout ratio / yield consistent with industry and peers • Dividend decisions made by Board of Directors 21 Dividend Flexibility MGEE versus Industry Average (EEI) Dividend Payout Ratios 100% 87% 90% 80% 70% 79% 77% 67% 62% 60% 60% 66% 59% 58% 56% 50% Industry average 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 MGEE, Div. Payout Ratio EEI, Div. Payout Ratio 22 Consistent Dividend Growth Dividend History and Shareholder Value *adjusted for 3-for-2 stock split, effective Feb. 7, 2014 ($ / share) Dividend CAGR = 3.6% (1909 to September 2014) $1.20 $1.10 TTM Sept. 2014 $1.00 $0.80 $0.60 $0.40 $0.20 $0.00 1909 1922 MGE has paid dividends annually since 1909 1935 1948 1961 1974 2014 was our 39th dividend rate increase 1987 2000 2013 Sept. 2014 Dividend Yield = 2.9% 23 Supportive Regulatory Environment Wisconsin’s regulatory ranking is Regulatory Research Association’s (RRA’s) highest 24 Cost Containment • Proactive maintenance to strengthen system • Strategic investment in capital to reduce long-term O&M, • Employee benefits program reductions, including pension and healthcare 25 2014 Rate Freeze • On July 26, 2013, the PSCW approved MGE’s request of an electric and natural gas rate freeze through 2014 in an effort to provide rate stability to its customers • The approval authorized the following adjustments: MGE generated fuel-related savings in 2012 of $6.2 million; these savings will be used to offset projected cost increases in 2014 Apply 100% AFUDC on the Columbia environmental project Deferral of incremental ATC/MISO fees • The authorized return on equity remains unchanged at 10.3% 26 2015 Rate Filing • On April 17, 2014, MGE requested PSCW approval to decrease 2015 natural gas rates by 2.3%, increase electric rates by 2.8%, primarily driven by: – Columbia Energy Center costs associated with the construction of emission-reduction equipment – State electric transmission system improvement and reliability costs – A request for escrow accounting treatment for transmission related costs starting in 2015 • Revisions adjusted the natural gas rates decrease to 1.4% and electric rates increase to 4.3%, driven by: – Increased coal delivery costs – Lower transmission costs – Increased pension and post-retirement benefit costs • A PSCW decision is expected by the end of 2014 27 Solid Credit Quality Highest Rated Investor-Owned Electric and Gas Utility Moody’s (Utility Ratings) S&P (Utility Ratings) • Corporate credit AA- • Secured Aa2 • Business risk Excellent • Unsecured A1 • Commercial paper A-1+ • Commercial paper P-1 • Outlook Stable • Outlook Stable “…MG&E’s management team has effectively executed its business strategy and operations, while controlling costs. Management has considerable experience and a record of success in operating its electric and gas businesses [and] done an excellent job managing regulatory risk .…” “…The rating … reflects [Wisconsin’s] above average regulatory environment,… MGE’s constructive relationship with the PSCW,… MGE’s ability to recover costs and generate returns,…and the expectation that key metrics will remain commensurate with the current rating… after completion of … significant investments….” Source: S&P, February 2014 Source: Moody’s, April 2014 28 Questions? Contact: Ken Frassetto Director - Shareholder Services and Treasury Management P. O. Box 1231 Madison, WI 53701-1231 Phone: 608-252-4723 Fax: 608-252-7098 E-mail: [email protected] 29 Appendix 30 Solid Earnings Per Share Growth* *adjusted for 3-for-2 stock split, effective Feb. 7, 2014 $2.50 $2.16 $2.00 $1.50 $1.47 $1.66 $1.76 $1.86 $1.00 $0.50 $0.00 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 31 Strong Asset Base Asset and Market Value Growth ($ millions) $1,459 $1,587 $1,579 $1,620 $1,268 $1,282 $1,318 $1,112 $829 $917 $982 $988 $735 $693 2004 2005 $767 $779 $756 2006 2007 2008 Assets $1,081 $1,178 $1,334 $1,292 $826 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Q3 2014 Market Cap. 32 Financial Strength Electric Utility Revenue Y-T-D Ended September 30 $310 M Actual Cooling Degree Days Y-T-D Ended September 30 $308 M 0.6% decrease 2013 2013 707 620 659 2014 Normal 2014 Electric Retail Sales (MWh) Y-T-D Ended September 30 2,524 (5.9% below normal and decreased 12.3% from 2013) 2,511 0.5% decrease 2013 Total retail sales volume decrease was driven by cooler than normal weather 2014 33 Financial Strength Actual Heating Degree Days Y-T-D Ended September 30 Gas Utility Revenue Y-T-D Ended September 30 (16.1% above normal and increased 9.2% from 2013) $163 M $121 M 2013 34.6% increase 2013 5,240 4,512 2014 Gas Retail Deliveries Y-T-D Ended September 30 (Therms, 000’s) 157,017 4,799 179,939 2014 14.6% increase 2013 2014 Normal Gas revenue increased due to: • Higher gas costs, under the purchased gas adjustment clause • Increased gas deliveries, as a result of colder winter weather 34 Regulated Revenue MGEE’s Low Earnings Volatility Low exposure to economically sensitive industrial customers Electric Retail Revenue, 2013 5% Gas Revenue, 2013 10% 2% 10% 33% 34% 54% 52% Residential Residential Commercial Commercial Industrial Industrial Public authorities (including UW) Transportation & other 35 Segment Earning Per Share* Three Months Ended September 30 *adjusted for 3-for-2 stock split, effective Feb. 7, 2014 $0.15 $0.04 $0.70 $0.14 $0.51 $0.04 $0.67 $0.49 2013 2014 36 Segment Earning Per Share* Y-T-D Ended September 30 *adjusted for 3-for-2 stock split, effective Feb. 7, 2014 $0.44 $0.12 $1.75 $0.41 $0.13 $1.88 $1.34 $1.19 2013 2014 37 Financial Strength Investing in Our Core Utility Total Asset Growth Dec. 2008 $954 M Dec. 2013 $1,178 M $908 Capital Expenditures ($ Millions) $120 $100 $80 $665 $60 $40 $20 $289 Electric $270 $0 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Est. Electric $47 $37 $34 $47 $82 $100 $64 Gas $8 $14 $14 $16 $14 $16 $20 Gas 38 Fixed Return Assets (2001 Leased Generation Law) West Campus Cogeneration Facility Investment: $110 M (MGE share) Fixed ROE: 12.1% Fixed Equity: 53% Initial Lease Term: 30 years Service Date: April 2005 Electric Capacity: 150 MW Location: Madison, WI Elm Road Generating Station Investment: $179 M (MGE share) Fixed ROE: 12.7% Fixed Equity: 55% Initial Lease Term: 30 years Service Dates: Unit 1 - Feb. 2010 Unit 2 - Jan. 2011 Electric Capacity: 106 MW (MGE Share) Location: Oak Creek, WI 39 Environmental Steward • 1st utility in Wisconsin to participate in the highest level (Tier 2) of the DNR’s Green Tier environmental leadership program • 5th company in Wisconsin to achieve Tier 2 status • Voluntarily committed to continually improve environmental performance by developing management strategies and adopting new technologies and practices 40 Environmental Steward • 3rd highest green pricing participation rate of any investor-owned utility (NREL) • 6th highest green power sales as a percentage of total retail electricity sales (NREL) • Total renewable generation capacity of approximately 140 MW: – Wind (ownership) 41 MW – Wind (PPAs) 97 MW • Early compliance with renewable portfolio standards • Solar Electric Power Association (SEPA) recognized MGE as a utility leader for adding solar energy into its generation portfolio 41 Delivering Competitive Shareholder Returns December 31, 2013 MGEE 10-yr. Total Return 10.48% 10.59% 8.33% 6.82% MGEE 5-yr. Total Return 16.01% 11.17% 10.77% 17.61% 14.21% 11.88% 12.55% 12.61% MGEE 3-yr. Total Return DJUA SNL Electric Company DJIA 42
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