Wisconsin Public Service Beefs Up Renewable Energy Portfolio

Wisconsin Public Service Beefs Up Renewable Energy Portfolio, Signs Up for 70 Megawatts of Wind Power

07/21/2004 - Energy Central

Green Bay, WI – Wisconsin Public Service Corporation, a subsidiary of WPS Resources Corporation (NYSE: WPS), today announced it will increase its wind generation by 70 megawatts, increasing that portion of its renewable energy portfolio to a total of about 80 megawatts.

Public Service agreed to purchase the wind power from the proposed Forward Energy Wind Project in Brownsville, WI, expected to be complete in 2005. The site will be developed, owned and operated by an affiliate of Invenergy Wind LLC of Chicago, IL.

“This transaction further demonstrates our commitment to environmental stewardship by adding to our green-power portfolio,” said Public Service Vice President Barbara Nick. “We take our responsibilities seriously and continue to work to optimize our energy supply sources.”

Public Service and the principals of Invenergy have a history of successful electric generation development in Wisconsin dating to the construction of the De Pere Energy Center in 1997.

“We are continually looking for the right opportunity to increase our renewable energy portfolio and this is it,” Nick said. “It’s encouraging to work with a company that is involving the surrounding communities and neighbors in the proposed project to the extent Invenergy has.

“This wind power purchase agreement embodies a dedication to seek out the most cost-effective solutions to meet future electric demand for our customers while fulfilling our obligation to meet the Wisconsin Renewable Portfolio Standard,” she added.

For more information on this and Public Service environmental programs like the award-winning SolarWise® for Schools and NatureWise® Renewable Energy programs, check www.wisconsinpublicservice.com.

For More Information, Contact: Tom Meinz Senior Vice President Wisconsin Public Service Corp. (920) 433-1293

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