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ACQUISITIONS | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2025
Asset Acquisition [Abstract] |
ACQUISITIONS | ACQUISITIONS In accordance with Topic 805: Clarifying the Definition of a Business (ASU 2017-01), transactions are evaluated and are accounted for as acquisitions of assets or businesses, and transaction costs are capitalized in asset acquisitions. It was determined that the below acquisitions met the criteria of asset acquisitions. The purchase price of the Hardin III and Samson I acquisitions below includes intangibles recorded as long-term liabilities related to PPAs. See Note 17, Goodwill and Intangibles, for more information. Acquisition of Electric Generation Facility in Wisconsin In May 2024, WE completed the acquisition of 100 MWs of West Riverside's nameplate capacity for $97.9 million. West Riverside is a commercially operational dual-fueled combined-cycle generation facility in Beloit, Wisconsin. Prior to the acquisition, WPS received approval to transfer its ownership interest rights to WE. Including this acquisition, WE owns 200 MWs, or 27.5%, of West Riverside at a total cost of $193.2 million. Acquisition of a Solar Generation Facility in Ohio Upon commercial operation in February 2025, WECI completed the acquisition of a 90% ownership interest in Hardin III, a 250 MW solar generating facility located in Hardin County, Ohio for $406.1 million. The project has an offtake agreement for all of the energy to be produced by the facility for a period of 15 years from the date of commercial operation. Hardin III qualifies for PTCs and is included in the non-utility energy infrastructure segment. Acquisitions of Solar Generation Facility in Texas In February 2023, WECI completed the acquisition of an 80% ownership interest in Samson I, a commercially operational 250 MW solar generating facility in Lamar, Franklin, Hopkins, and Red River counties in Texas. The project has an offtake agreement for all of the energy to be produced by the facility for a period of 15 years from the date of commercial operation in May 2022. Samson I qualifies for PTCs and is included in the non-utility energy infrastructure segment. In January 2024, WECI acquired an additional 10% ownership interest in Samson I for $28.1 million.

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