The former Integrys Energy Group and its operating companies were recently acquired and now do business as WEC Energy Group. Suppliers and individuals seeking employment may use the links below to find information about working with Michigan Gas Utilities, Minnesota Energy Resources, North Shore Gas, Peoples Gas, Wisconsin Public Service and Trillium CNG.

For Release: 09/30/2015

EAGAN, Minn,. - Minnesota Energy Resources Corp. (MERC), a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC), today filed a request with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission for a 5.47 percent overall increase in natural gas rates. MERC projects that the monthly bill for a typical residential customer will increase about $3.78.

The rate adjustment will enable MERC to invest in natural gas infrastructure upgrades to improve system reliability and enhance customer service.

Pending commission approval, an interim rate increase would begin Jan. 1, 2016. The requested interim rates would result in a monthly increase of $2 to $3 for a typical residential customer. Customer rates vary slightly, depending on the pipeline transporting the natural gas.

About Minnesota Energy Resources

Minnesota Energy Resources Corp., a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC), is a natural gas utility headquartered in Eagan, Minnesota, serving approximately 225,000 customers in about 180 communities throughout Minnesota.

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