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This page contains historical news coverage for ALLETE, Inc. (ALE), which operated as a regulated electric and natural gas utility serving the Upper Midwest. The company was acquired and no longer operates independently. This archive provides context on the company's history and the events surrounding its acquisition.
ALLETE's news flow historically centered on quarterly earnings reports, dividend announcements, regulatory proceedings before state utility commissions, and capital investment plans for generation and distribution infrastructure. As a regulated utility, the company regularly disclosed rate case filings, environmental compliance matters, and renewable energy development projects. Significant news included updates on coal plant retirements, wind farm construction, transmission expansion, and regulatory approval processes.
The news archive documents ALLETE's progression through the acquisition process, including regulatory approvals from state commissions overseeing the transaction. For investors researching the company's history or the circumstances of its acquisition, this collection of news coverage offers insight into the business developments and strategic events that shaped ALLETE's final years as a publicly traded utility.
Browse this historical news archive to understand ALLETE's business trajectory, regulatory relationships, and the events leading to its acquisition and delisting from public markets.
Grid United and ALLETE announced a study by Astrapé Consulting revealing the North Plains Connector (NPC) project's significant capacity and reliability benefits. The 415-mile, 525-kilovolt HVDC transmission line will connect the Western and Eastern interconnections across WECC, SPP, and MISO, becoming the first HVDC link between these markets. The study found that NPC will unlock 3,550 MW of capacity across the three regions, exceeding its physical capacity. This enhancement is due to the bi-directional nature of the project and seasonal diversity among regions, improving grid reliability without adding new generating capacity. The project aims to mitigate extreme weather effects and double transfer capacity between the grids.
Portland General Electric (PGE) has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Grid United and ALLETE for the development of the North Plains Connector, a 415-mile high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) transmission line. This line will connect Bismarck, North Dakota, and Colstrip, Montana, and double the transfer capacity between the eastern and western U.S. electric grids. PGE is expected to hold a 20% ownership share and gain 600 megawatts of transfer capacity. The project aims to provide access to renewable energy, reduce congestion, and enhance wholesale markets. The estimated $3.2 billion investment will create over 600 jobs during construction.
ALLETE, Inc. reported first quarter 2024 earnings of 88 cents per share on net income of $50.7 million, compared to $1.02 per share on net income of $58.2 million in the previous year. Factors affecting earnings included rate case settlement reserves, warmer weather impact, and transaction expenses related to a merger. While ALLETE's Regulated Operations segment saw increased net income, ALLETE Clean Energy and Corporate and Other businesses experienced decreases. ALLETE's CFO noted unexpected impacts on 2024 results, including weather effects and rate case settlement reserves.
ALLETE, Inc. is set to be acquired by a partnership led by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Global Infrastructure Partners for $67.00 per share in cash, totaling $6.2 billion. The agreement aims to advance ALLETE's 'Sustainability-in-Action' strategy, positioning the company to execute a clean-energy future as a private entity. The acquisition will allow ALLETE to access capital while retaining its workforce, maintaining compensation levels, and honoring union agreements. ALLETE will continue to be locally managed, headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, and focus on driving the clean-energy transition by expanding renewables and enhancing grid resiliency.
Minnesota Power, a division of ALLETE Inc., has reached a settlement agreement on its 2024 electric rate proposal with state agencies and large power customers. The agreement, if approved by the MPUC, would result in final rate increases of about 4.9% for residential customers and 4.4% for industrial customers. The interim rate increase of 8.6% for residential customers in 2023 will be refunded, with interest, through bill credits. The settlement aims to balance customer needs with the company's investments for clean energy transition.
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