Poised for Growth Investor Update: August 2018
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information Much of the information contained in this presentation is forward-looking information based upon management’s current expectations and projections that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information includes, among other things, information concerning earnings per share, rate case activity, earnings per share growth, cash flow, dividend growth and dividend payout ratios, capital plans, construction costs, generating unit retirements, investment opportunities, corporate initiatives (including any generation reshaping plan), rate base, and environmental matters (including emission reductions). Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on this forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance and actual results may differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking information. In addition to the assumptions and other factors referred to in connection with the forward-looking information, factors that could cause WEC Energy Group’s actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in any forward- looking information or otherwise affect our future results of operations and financial condition include, among others, the following: general economic conditions, including business and competitive conditions in the company’s service territories; timing, resolution and impact of future rate cases and other regulatory decisions; the company’s ability to continue to successfully integrate the operations of its subsidiaries; availability of the company’s generating facilities and/or distribution systems; unanticipated changes in fuel and purchased power costs; key personnel changes; varying weather conditions; continued industry consolidation; cyber-security threats; the value of goodwill and its possible impairment; construction risks; equity and bond market fluctuations; the impact of tax reform and any other legislative and regulatory changes, including changes to existing and/or anticipated environmental standards; current and future litigation and regulatory investigations; changes in accounting standards; and other factors described under the heading “Factors Affecting Results, Liquidity, and Capital Resources” in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and under the headings “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward- Looking Information” and “Risk Factors” contained in WEC Energy Group’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and in subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. WEC Energy Group expressly disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information. 1
Company Statistics $20.9 billion market cap (1) 1.6 million electric customers 2.9 million natural gas customers 60% ownership of American Transmission Company 69,600 miles of electric distribution 48,000 miles of gas distribution $18.5 billion of rate base (2) 99+% regulated (3) (1) As of 7/31/2018 (2) 2017 average rate base (3) Based on earnings from operations 2
Focused on the Fundamentals Our strategy is to create long- term value by focusing on the fundamentals: safety, world- class reliability, operating efficiency, financial discipline and customer care. 3
Focused on the Fundamentals A Decade of EPS Growth $4.00 $3.00 $2.00 $1.00 $0.00 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 GAAP Adjusted nd 2 year in a row Best in America - 2017 Best in Midwest 7 years in a row * 10% CAGR based off GAAP EPS that include a one-time, non-cash gain related to the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017. 4
Proven Track Record of Performance EPS Guidance 2017 Exceeded 2016 Exceeded 2015 Exceeded 2014 Exceeded The only regulated utility 2013 Exceeded to beat guidance every year for more than a 2012 Exceeded decade 2011 Exceeded 2010 Exceeded 2009 Exceeded 2008 Exceeded 2007 Exceeded 2006 Exceeded 2005 Exceeded 2004 Exceeded 5
What’s New?
Confident in Achieving Our EPS Growth Guidance $4.00 $3.50 $3.00 2018 earnings guidance $2.50 increased to $3.32 per share. Original guidance was $3.26 - $3.30 $2.00 $1.50 $1.00 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2015 Base GAAP Adjusted* *See Appendix 2 for reconciliation of adjusted amounts to GAAP amounts (1) Growth rates off 2015 base of $2.72 per share and 2017 adjusted EPS (2) Based on 2017 guidance midpoint of $3.09 per share 7
Investment in Bishop Hill III Wind Energy Center Developed by Invenergy and placed into service in May 2018 53 GE wind turbines with Located in Henry County, Illinois a capacity of ~132 MW Total investment: $148 million for an 80% ownership interest Expected to provide returns that are higher than those in our regulated business Approximately mid-8% unlevered internal rate of return Qualifies for 100% bonus depreciation and production tax credits 22-year offtake agreement with a current wholesale customer, WPPI Energy Subject to FERC approval Closing anticipated by October 2018 8
Investment in Upstream Wind Energy Center Currently being built by Invenergy in Antelope County, Nebraska 81 GE wind turbines with a capacity of ~200 MW Total investment: $276 million for an 80% ownership interest Expected to provide returns that are higher than those in our regulated business Approximately mid-8% unlevered internal rate of return Qualifies for 100% bonus depreciation and production tax credits 10-year offtake agreement with affiliate of an A-rated publicly traded company (Allianz) Subject to FERC approval Closing anticipated in early 2019 after commercial operation is achieved 9
Wisconsin Public Service Proposed Solar Generation Wisconsin Public Service and Madison Gas & ~200 MW of combined Electric have partnered on two major solar projects output for WPS at two Badger Hollow Solar Farm locations Located in Iowa County, Wisconsin WPS would own 100 MW (MGE 50 MW) ~$1,300/KW Cost per Unit Project being developed by Invenergy of Capacity Two Creeks Solar Project Located in Two Rivers, Wisconsin WPS would own 100 MW (MGE 50 MW) Project being developed by NextEra Energy Resources WPS total purchase price of ~ $260 million Commercial operation targeted for 2020 10
5-Year Capital Plan
2018-2022 Capital Plan by Category Energy $ In billions Infrastructure Gas Distribution $0.9 SMP $1.5 Generation 8% Gas Growth 0.7 New Gas $0.7 Distribution $5.0 System Renewal 1.4 New Renewables 0.9 42% Required Relocation 1.0 Maintenance Capital 0.9 Manlove Storage 0.4 Total $2.5 Generation Total $5.0 $2.5 21% Electric Distribution Electric Distribution $2.5 Growth $0.7 21% System Renewal 1.3 Technology Technology Required Relocation 0.2 $0.9 Automated Meters $0.4 8% SMRP 0.3 Systems and Equipment 0.5 Total $2.5 Total of $11.8 billion Total $0.9 12
American Transmission Company WEC portion of investment from 2018-2022 projected at $1.6 billion Key Assumptions Projected Capital Expenditures ATC’s 2017 average rate base: (Inside Traditional Footprint) (in millions) $3.5 billion $600 Implies WEC’s average rate $516 base growth of $144 million $500 $474 ROE currently under FERC $405 $400 $387 review $366 $310 5-year WEC projected capital $300 $284 $243 investment: $232 $220 Inside footprint: $1.3 billion $200 Outside footprint: $300 million $100 $0 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 ATC WEC portion 60% 13
Reshaping our Generation Fleet for a Clean, Reliable Future Balancing reliability and customer cost with environmental stewardship Taken as a whole, changes to our generation We have set aggressive fleet should reduce costs to customers, preserve goals to reduce carbon fuel diversity and reduce carbon emissions. dioxide emissions by approximately 40 percent Reshaping our generation includes: below 2005 levels by 2030 and 80 percent by 2050. Retiring older, fossil-fueled generating units Building state-of-the-art, natural gas generation Investing in cost-effective, zero-carbon generation 14
Retiring Coal-Fueled Generation Our plan includes retiring more than 1,800 Expect to achieve our megawatts (MW) of coal generation by 2020 2030 targeted CO 2 Pulliam Power Plant reductions by 2023 200 MW Expected by the end of October 2018 Edgewater 4 WPS share – 100 MW Expected end of third quarter 2018 Presque Isle Power Plant 350 MW Expected in the second quarter of 2019 Pleasant Prairie Power Plant 1,190 MW Retired April 2018 15
Building Natural Gas-Fueled Generation 400+ MW of natural gas-fueled generation U.P. of Michigan (UMERC) Reciprocating Internal RICE generation Combustion Engines 180 MW (RICE) are modular, run Expected in-service – second quarter 2019 on natural gas and allow for reliable and West Marinette (WPS) flexible operations. RICE generation 50 MW Anticipated need – 2021 Option to invest in West Riverside Energy Center Combined cycle 200 MW 2020-2022 Additional projects being actively developed 16
Investing in Zero-Carbon Generation Solar WPS – asset purchase – 200 MW from developers (Certificates of Authority filed for approval 5/31) Solar generation technology We Energies – plan to purchase 150 MW has greatly improved, become from developer more cost-effective and complements our summer Qualifies for Investment Tax Credit (ITC) demand curve. Battery storage Option to add as part of solar developments, if cost effective Additional projects being actively developed 17
Achieving Our Carbon Goal Reduction Goals: Achieved and anticipated CO2 reductions (mass) 0% 40 % -10% below 2005 levels by 2030. -20% -30% 8 0% -40% below 2005 levels by 2050. -50% -60% -70% -80% 2005 2017 2030 2050 Milestone years 18
Sources of Electric Energy Supply by Fuel Type 2005A 2017A 2030 Estimated 20% 26% 34% 29% 7% 53% 73% 21% 37% Coal Natural Gas Carbon Free 19
Peoples Gas Natural Gas System Modernization Program Extensive effort to modernize natural gas infrastructure in city of Chicago Ultimately replace 2,000 miles of piping Approximately 25% complete* Investment recovery under a monthly rider Project $280-$300 million average annual investment Illinois law authorizes rider through 2023 *Total program completion percentage is based on the weighted average of program categories that comprise the major components of the SMP project 20
New Generation in Upper Peninsula Provides a long-term generation solution for electric reliability in Upper Peninsula ~180 MW of clean, natural Estimated $266 million ($277 million including AFUDC) gas-fired generation from investment to be made by Michigan utility – UMERC Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE) Half of investment recovered in retail rates Half of investment recovered by 20-year agreement Commercial operation targeted for 2019 with Cliffs Natural Resources Allows for retirement of Presque Isle Power Plant Received approval and final written order on October 25, 2017 Procurement is Construction is 67% 21% complete complete 21
Local Economy
Foxconn in Wisconsin Expected capital investment by Foxconn of Foxconn announced $10 billion dollars July 26, 2017, Wisconsin’s largest Goal of creating 13,000 jobs, with an average economic development salary of $53,875, plus benefits project and largest corporate attraction Estimated 22,000 indirect jobs created project in U.S. history, throughout Wisconsin as measured by jobs. Largest greenfield investment by a foreign-based company in U.S. history as measured by jobs One of the largest manufacturing campuses in the world Plans to be operational in 2020 Source: inWisconsin.com 23
Natural Gas Sales – Wisconsin Segment Year over Year Change Actual Sales Weather Normalized Sales 20161 2017 2018Q23 20161,2 20172 2018Q23 Residential -0.6% 2.4% 15.1% 2.6% 1.6% 2.3% Total Commercial & -2.3% 5.0% 15.9% 0.9% 3.1% 6.5% Industrial Interruptible 4.9% 12.9% 63.8% 4.6% 10.7% 63.8% Total Retail Sales -1.1% 3.5% 16.1% 2.0% 2.3% 4.6% Volumes Transportation4 5.5% 5.2% 9.2% 6.1% 5.7% 6.7% Total Sales Volumes4 1.6% 4.3% 13.4% 3.7% 3.7% 5.4% 1) For comparative purposes, these percentages include retail natural gas sales volume information for both Wisconsin Electric Power Company and Wisconsin Public Service Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2015. Because Integrys was acquired effective June 29, 2015, we are including both actual and normalized sales volumes for Wisconsin Public Service that were recognized prior to the acquisition and are not reflected in our 2015 financial statements. 2) An adjustment for 2016 leap year is factored into these percentages. 3) Year to date. 4) Excluding sales for power generation. 24
Solid Dividend Growth Continues 5-7% Annualized Dividends Per Share $2.21** 13.5% compound $2.08 annual growth rate $1.98 6.25% 5.1% off 2010 base $1.83* 8.2% Continuing to target dividend payout of $1.56 17.3% $1.445 65-70% of earnings 8.0% Projecting dividend $1.20 20.4% growth in line with $1.04 15.4% earnings growth $0.80 30.0% 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Payout Ratios: 51% 58% 60% 67% 67% 66% *Annualized based on fourth quarter 2015 dividend of $0.4575 **Annualized based on first quarter 2018 dividend of $0.5525 25
Key Takeaways for WEC Energy Group Track record of exceptional performance Portfolio of premium businesses Investment opportunities support 5-7 percent EPS growth with minimal rate impact Dividend growth projected to be in line with earnings growth No need to issue additional equity through the forecast period Poised to deliver among the best risk-adjusted returns in the industry 26
Appendix #1
Electric Distribution Natural Gas Distribution Electric Generation Non-Utility Energy Infrastructure Electric Transmission 60% ownership 28
Still Recognizing Benefits from Acquisition WEC Energy Group formed in 2015 when Wisconsin Energy acquired Integrys in a transaction valued at $9 billion Acquisition created the leading electric and natural gas utility in the Midwest Based on the number of customers, WEC Energy Group is the eighth-largest natural gas distributor in the U.S. Met or exceeded WEC’s acquisition criteria Accretive to earnings per share starting in first full calendar year of combined operations Largely credit neutral Long-term growth prospects of combined entity equal to or greater than stand-alone company 29
Tax Reform Summary • Beneficial to customers • No equity issuances required • No resulting change to 2018 guidance, long-term growth rate or capital plan • Maintaining FFO-to-debt in the range of 16 to 18 percent • Estimated to be a partial cash taxpayer in 2019 State Tax Treatment • On May 24, the PSCW issued written order (for 2018 and 2019): • WEPCO electric: 80% of the tax benefit will offset regulatory asset balances, and 20% will be refunded in the form of a bill credit to customers. Wisconsin • WPS electric: 40% of the tax benefit will offset regulatory asset balances, and 60% will be refunded in the form of a bill credit to customers. • Natural gas:100% returned to customers through bill credits. • On April 19, the ICC approved the proposed bill rider that will return the federal tax Illinois savings to customers, partially offset by an increase in state taxes. • MPSC issued an order on Feb. 22, requiring each Michigan utility to make multiple filings addressing estimated rate impacts. • Three step approach: Michigan 1. Approved May 30 – Ongoing credit for tax reform 2. July – Filing for tax reform refund for Jan - Jun 3. October – Remeasurement of deferred tax balances • The impact of tax reform has been factored into the currently pending rate case. Minnesota • Interim rates have been adjusted to reflect the reduction in the federal tax rate. 30
Saving for Growth Reduced O&M leads to incremental capital investment opportunities 900 Every dollar in O&M 800 savings results in 700 approximately $8 of capital investment 600 opportunities, with no 500 expected impact to customer rates 400 Capital Deployed* Capital 300 200 100 0 0 25 50 75 100 In millions O&M Reduction* * Based on a 30-year utility project at Wisconsin Electric 31
Line of Business View Capital Plan Drives 5% to 7% EPS Growth ATC Investment $3,000 $2,690 $2,378 $15 $2,461 $2,500 $2,247 $152 $215 $2,047 $306 $1,190 $2,000 $223 $996 $1,181 Energy Infrastructure $1,500 Gas Delivery $1,159 $988 $556 Electric Delivery $1,000 $511 Generation* $559 $541 $500 $540 $929 $739 $486 $242 $295 $- In millions 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Approximately $12 billion projected capital spend from 2018-2022 plus ATC investment * Includes ~$200 million of capital spend at We Power 32
State View Robust Capital Projection 2018-2022 ATC Investment $3,000 $2,690 $2,378 $111 $15 $2,461 $2,500 $2,247 $152 $215 $100 $677 $96 $2,047 $306 $2,000 $117 $526 $223 $639 $80 Energy Infrastructure MERC/MGU $1,500 $632 $525 $958 Illinois $885 WI/MI Delivery $1,000 $1,001 WI/MI Generation* $950 $924 $500 $929 $739 $486 $242 $295 $- In millions 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Depreciation at the utilities expected to average $910 million annually over the 2018-2022 period * Includes ~$200 million of capital spend at We Power 33
Delivering the Future Infrastructure Resilience Infrastructure Redesign Technology Enhancements • Installing 2,200 miles of • Major investments planned • Advanced metering underground circuits to replace to address aging program that uses troublesome overhead lines, infrastructure integrated system of smart and adding distribution meters to enable two-way automation equipment through • Expect to spend $2.7 billion over the next 5 years on communication between our System Modernization and utilities and customers Reliability Project at WPS electric delivery • Committed to delivering the • Upgrading the customer • Phase 1 of project is future with infrastructure information system at approximately 90% complete that will reduce operating We Energies • Phase 2 of project is costs and meet new underway environmental standards 34
Increasing Natural Gas Distribution Investment Average Rate Base Estimated Rate Base at 12/31/2017 at 12/31/2022 Gas Gas Distribution Distribution FERC 29% 35% Regulated FERC 15% Regulated Electric Electric 15% Generation Generation and Distribution and Distribution 56% 50% 35
Power the Future Investments Natural Gas Coal Capacity 1,090 MW 1,030 MW1 Investment $664 million $2 billion1 ROE 12.7% 12.7% Equity 53% 55% In Service Dates Unit 1 – July 2005 Unit 1 – February 2010 Unit 2 – May 2008 Unit 2 – January 2011 Lease Terms 25 years 30 years Cost Per Unit of Capacity $609/kW $1,950/kW 1. All capacity and investment amounts reflect WEC ownership only. Demonstrated capacity for the coal units is 1,056 MW – value shown in table is amount guaranteed in lease agreement. 36
American Transmission Company – Outside the Traditional Footprint Joint venture between Duke Energy and ATC (DATC) Ownership split 50/50 between Duke and ATC WEC current ownership interest is 37% Owns transmission rights to California’s Path 15 Zephyr Power Transmission project Proposed San Luis Transmission project ATC-only outside the footprint WEC interest: 75% Other transmission projects throughout the U.S. Alaska Arizona 37
Balanced Sales Mix 2017 Retail MWh Deliveries Mix* 35% Large C&I by Segment Paper 24% Foundry (SIC 33) 11% Mining/Minerals 10% Small C&I Large C&I Food/Agriculture 9% 36% 35% Other Manufacturing 8% Metal (SIC 34,35,37) 7% Medical 5% Residential Office 4% plus Farm Education 4% 29% Printing 3% Chemical 3% Other 12% *Wisconsin segment includes Michigan electric and retail choice customers in the Upper Peninsula 38
Diverse Portfolio of Regulated Businesses By Business By Jurisdiction MI/MN 3% Gas Distribution IL 29% 13% FERC Regulated 15% FERC 15% WI 69% Electric Generation and Distribution 56% Based on 2017 average rate base 39
Composition of Rate Base Total 2017 Rate Base of $18.5 billion Wisconsin Electric Power the Future Wisconsin Public Service Corporation UMERC Wisconsin Gas North Shore Gas 33.5% 15.7% Peoples Gas Minnesota Energy Resources 15.7% Michigan Gas Utilities ATC 0.5% 11.4% Bluewater 7.0% 0.5% 11.9% 1.1% 1.1% 1.6% Note: Power the Future value represents investment book value 40
Strong Financial Condition Electric and Gas Utilities Credit Ratings Distribution* Utilities Number of Utility Rating Issuers 140 Wisconsin Electric A- 120 100 Wisconsin Gas A 80 60 Wisconsin Public Service A- 40 20 Peoples Gas A- 0 AA - A A- BBB+ BBB BBB- Below Investment Grade *Source: Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (January 31, 2018) 41
Manageable Levels of Refinancing $1,000 Long-Term Debt Maturities $900 $800 $700 $600 $500 $400 $300 No debt $200 maturities $100 in 2022 $- In millions 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Hold Co WEPCO WPS PGL 42
Balance Sheet Remains Strong No Equity Issuances Anticipated Funds from Operations/Debt Holding Company Debt 20% to Total Debt 19% 30% 19% 18% 29% 25% 17% 16-18% 16% 20% 15% Goal of 30% 15% 14% or Less 13% 10% 12% 5% 11% 10% 0% 2017 2018-2022E 2017 2018-2022E 43
Rate-Making Parameters by Company Utility Equity Layer (1) Authorized ROE Wisconsin Electric 48.5%-53.5% 10.2% Wisconsin Public Service 49.0%-54.0% 10.0% Wisconsin Gas 47.0%-52.0% 10.3% Peoples Gas 50.33% 9.05% North Shore Gas 50.48% 9.05% Minnesota Energy Resources 50.32% 9.11% Michigan Gas Utilities 52% 9.9% Constructive regulatory environments Earnings sharing mechanism at all Wisconsin utilities (2) 1. Represents the equity component of capital; rates are set at the mid-point of any range 2. Applied through 2019 44
Key Rate Making Components Michigan– Illinois – Minnesota – Electric & Wisconsin – Wisconsin – Area Gas Gas Gas Gas Electric Gas Pipeline Replacement PGL Rider Bad Debt Rider ✓ Bad Debt Escrow Accounting WE / WG WE Decoupling ✓ ✓ Fuel Cost Recovery 1 for 1 recovery of prudent fuel costs +/- 2% band Manufactured Gas Plant Site ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ N/A Clean Up Recovery Invested Capital Tax Rider ✓ Forward-looking test years ✓ ✓ ✓ 2 years 2 years 50/50 first 50 bp above Earnings cap/sharing allowed ROE, 100% to customers beyond 50 bp* *Wisconsin Electric Power Company and Wisconsin Gas earnings cap applies 2016 – 2019, Wisconsin Public Service cap applies 2018 – 2019 45
Regulatory and Open Docket Update Estimated Key Dates Wisconsin (apps.psc.wi.gov) . Decision regarding proposed rate case settlement for all Wisconsin utilities (Dockets: We Energies – 5-UR-108 and WPS – 6690-UR-125) . Received approval on Forward Wind Center . Decision on new solar generation projects (Docket: 5-BS-228) Q4 2018 Illinois (icc.illinois.gov) . Final Commission order on System Modernization Project (Docket 16-0376) . Decision on 2015 QIP reconciliation (Docket: 16-0197) 2018 . No rate case filing expected for 2018 Michigan (michigan.gov/mpsc) . Received approval on proposed new generation of natural-gas-fired Reciprocating Internal Combustion Engines (RICE) in the Upper Peninsula (Docket U-18224) Minnesota (mn.gov/puc) . Interim rate increase of $9.5 million or 3.8% effective January 1, 2018* . Decision on proposed base rate increase of $12.6 million or 5.0% Q4 2018 FERC (ferc.gov) . Decision on second MISO/ATC ROE Complaint (Docket EL15-45) 2018 . Decision on Upstream Wind Energy Center (Docket EC18-103-000) Q4 2018 . Decision on Bishop Hill III (Docket EC18-121-000) Q3 2018 * Interim rates decreased by $2.5 million to $7.0 million on April 1, 2018 to reflect changes related to tax reform 46
Regulatory Environment Wisconsin Michigan Governor Scott Walker (R) Governor Rick Snyder (R) Commission Commission Gubernatorial appointment, Gubernatorial appointment, Senate confirmation Senate confirmation Chairman: Gubernatorial appointment Chairman: Gubernatorial appointment 6-year staggered terms 6-year staggered terms Wisconsin Commissioners Michigan Commissioners Term Term Name Party Began Serving Name Party Began Serving Ends Ends Lon Roberts Sally Talberg R 03/2017 03/2023 I 07/2013 07/2021 Chair Chair Mike Huebsch Norm Saari R 03/2015 03/2021 R 08/2015 07/2019 Rachael Rich Zipperer R 03/2018 03/2024 Eubanks I 08/2016 07/2023 47
Regulatory Environment Illinois Minnesota Governor Bruce Rauner (R) Governor Mark Dayton (D) Commission Commission Gubernatorial appointment, Senate Gubernatorial appointment, Senate confirmation confirmation Chairman: Gubernatorial appointment Chairman: Gubernatorial appointment 5-year staggered terms 6-year staggered terms Illinois Commissioners Minnesota Commissioners Name Party Began Serving Term Ends Name Party Began Serving Term Ends Brien Sheahan Nancy Lange R 01/2015 01/2020 D 02/2013 01/2019 Chair Chair John Rosales D 03/2015 01/2019 John Tuma R 02/2015 01/2021 Sadzi Martha R 01/2017 01/2022 Dan Lipschultz D 01/2014 01/2020 Olivia Matt Schuerger R 01/2016 02/2022 D. Ethan Kimbrel D 01/2018 01/2023 Anastasia Palivos I 01/2018 01/2023 Katie Sieben D 01/2017 01/2023 48
Regulatory Environment FERC Presidential appointment, Senate confirmation 5-year term FERC Commissioners Name Party Began Serving Term Ends Kevin McIntyre R 11/2017 06/2023 Chairman Cheryl LaFleur D 07/2014 06/2019 Richard Glick D 11/2017 06/2022 Neil Chatterjee R 08/2017 06/2021 Open 49
Industry Leading Total Shareholder Returns* Over the past decade, WEC Energy Group has consistently delivered among the best total returns in the industry 300% 250% 200% WEC Energy Group Dow Jones Utilities 150% S&P Utilities Philadelphia Utility S&P Electric 100% 50% 0% One-Year Three-Year Five-Year Ten-Year * Total return including reinvested dividends for the 10 years ended December 31, 2017 50
Meeting and Exceeding Commitments Commitments Results Deliver among the best risk- • Adjusted EPS 10-year CAGR of 8% (2007-2017) adjusted returns in the industry • Dividend CAGR of 13.5% (2010-2018) Reduce 2017 O&M by 3% off O&M reduction of more than 6% year over year 2016 base Maintain strong financial All utilities achieved “A” credit ratings condition We Energies named most reliable utility in America in 2017 Deliver world-class reliability and best in the Midwest for seven years running* Named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens in America by Provide exceptional customer Corporate Responsibility Magazine for second consecutive and community support year. Grow our regulated businesses Diversified across four state jurisdictions and FERC and leverage our expertise * As reported by PA Consulting Group on November 30, 2017 51
Contact Information M. Beth Straka Senior Vice President – Investor Relations and Corporate Communications Beth.Straka@wecenergygroup.com 414-221-4639 Ashley Knutson Investor Relations Analyst Ashley.Knutson@wecenergygroup.com 414-221-3339
Appendix #2
Reconciliation of Reported EPS (GAAP) to Adjusted EPS (Non-GAAP) 2017 2016 Reported EPS – GAAP basis $ 3.79 $ 2.96 Tax benefit related to Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 $ (0.65) – Acquisition Costs – $ 0.01 Adjusted EPS – Non-GAAP basis* $ 3.14 $ 2.97 * WEC Energy Group has provided adjusted earnings per share (non-GAAP earnings per share) as a complement to, and not as an alternative to, reported earnings per share presented in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted earnings per share exclude a one-time reduction in income tax expense related to a revaluation of our deferred taxes as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 as well as costs related to the acquisition of Integrys, neither of which is indicative of WEC Energy Group’s operating performance. Therefore, WEC Energy Group believes that the presentation of adjusted earnings per share is relevant and useful to investors to understand the company’s operating performance. Management uses such measures internally to evaluate the company’s performance and manage its operations. 54