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Exhibit 12.1


MGE Energy, Inc.

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges

Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2006

(In thousands)


Earnings

 

Net Income


$ 42,423

Equity earnings


(5,645)

Income distribution from equity investees


4,003

Federal and state income taxes


25,899

Amortization of capitalized interest


102

Interest capitalized


(1,916)

Fixed charges


18,198

Total Earnings as Defined


$83,064

 

 

Fixed Charges

 

Interest expense on long-term debt and other


$14,406

Interest on rentals*


1,046

AFUDC borrowed funds


235

Capitalized interest


1,916

Amortization of debt issuance costs


595

Total Fixed Charges


$18,198

 

 

Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges


4.56x



*Management believes that using one-third of the total rental expense

gives a reasonable approximation for actual interest on rentals.