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Search every verified Scott Lauber interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Scott Lauber, President, CEO, and Chairman of WEC Energy Group, discussed the company's strategy and outlook in a May 31, 2024, interview with Wolfe Research's Steve Fleishman. He described WEC's operations across Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan, including its gas and electric utilities and a 10% stake in American Transmission Company. Lauber stated that the company's capital plan supports a long-term earnings growth rate of 6.5% to 7%, with a dividend yield around 4%, and highlighted plans for $7 billion in renewable investments over five years, dispatchable gas generation, and storm hardening. He also noted that two coal units at the Oak Creek site were closed on the day of the interview, with a goal of exiting coal by 2032. Lauber also addressed regional power demand, citing project forecasts of 4.5% to 5% sales growth starting in 2026, driven partly by data centers. He characterized the region as a low-risk environment for such development, referencing the absence of earthquakes, hurricanes, and wildfire risk compared to other areas. His comments focused on the company's capital execution, regulatory environment, and efforts to maintain reliability while transitioning to cleaner energy sources.
Listen to Scott J. Lauber, President & CEO of WEC Energy Group, interviewed by leading Utility analyst, Steve Fleishman of Wolfe Research. Key themes discussed: • High-level overview of WEC Energy and value proposition • Data centers and power demand growth – opportunities & risks • Capex: funding current and future growth • Regulatory environment Produced and edited by GLIO.
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