Company: WELPM
Filing Date: 2025-02-21
Form Type: 10-K
Source: 0000107815-25-000105
Chunk: 82

Company: WISCONSIN ELECTRIC POWER CO
Filing Date: 2025-02-21
Form: 10-K
Item: Item 2
Chunk 82
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 our electric generation facilities, other than wind and solar generating facilities, is based on rated capacity, which is the net power output under average operating conditions with equipment in an average state of repair as of a given month in a given year. Values are primarily based on the net dependable expected capacity ratings for summer 2025 established by tests and may change slightly from year to year. The summer period is the most relevant for capacity planning purposes. This is a result of continually reaching demand peaks in the summer months, primarily due to air conditioning demand. Capacity for wind generating facilities is based on nameplate capacity, which is the amount of energy a turbine should produce at optimal wind speeds. Capacity for solar generating facilities is based on nameplate capacity, which is the maximum output that a generator should produce at continuous full power.

(2)    We jointly own these facilities with various other unaffiliated entities. The capacity indicated for each of these units is equal to our portion of total plant capacity based on its percent of ownership. See Note 9, Jointly Owned Utility Facilities, for more information

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(3)     All of our hydroelectric facilities follow FERC guidelines and/or regulations. 

(4)    We have a biomass power plant that uses wood waste and wood shavings to produce electric power as well as steam to support the paper mill's operations. Fuel for the power plant is supplied by both the paper mill and through contracts with biomass suppliers. The plant also has the ability to burn natural gas if wood waste and wood shavings are not available. 

(5)    WEC Energy Group expects to retire approximately 1,200 MWs of additional coal-fired generation, which includes the planned retirement of OCPP Units 7-8.

(6)    DER facilities are distribution system interconnected solar projects that are typically 5-10 MWs each.

(7)     See the Corporate Developments section for more information on the Solar Now program.

As of December 31, 2024, we operated approximately 19,500 miles of overhead distribution lines and approximately 26,600 miles of underground distribution cable, as well as approximately 300 electric distribution substations and approximately 311,900 line transformers.

Natural Gas Facilities

At December 31, 2024, our natural gas properties were located in three distinct service areas including west and south of the City of Milwaukee, the Appleton area,