ACQUISITIONS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2022

Asset Acquisition [Abstract]

ACQUISITION

ACQUISITION

In accordance with Topic 805: Clarifying the Definition of a Business (ASU 2017-01), transactions are evaluated and are accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses, and transaction costs are capitalized in asset acquisitions.

Acquisition of Electric Generation Facility in Wisconsin

In November 2021, we, along with WE, signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire Whitewater, a commercially operational 236.5 MW dual fueled (natural gas and low sulfur fuel oil) combined cycle electrical generation facility in Whitewater, Wisconsin. WE currently purchases all of the capacity from this generation facility pursuant to a power purchase agreement. In December 2021, we, along with WE, filed an application with the PSCW for approval to acquire Whitewater. If approved, our share of the cost of this facility is estimated to be $36.3 million for 50% of the capacity. The transaction is expected to close in January 2023.