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MGE has begun the process of restoring service to customers affected by today's power outage. We appreciate everyone's patience as crews work to restore service as quickly as is safely possible.
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As of 6 p.m., MGE has restored service to most of our customers. We appreciate the patience of those customers who remain out of service. Crews are working to restore power to those customers. Please continue to visit our outage map at for updates.
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FALCON UPDATE. This morning, our fourth and final peregrine falcon chick took flight! April fledged at 8:55am, capping another successful season at MGE’s Blount Station nesting box.
#mgefalcons
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MGE is powered up and proud to unveil Bucky Energized. Come see it in person outside of the City County building on MLK Jr Blvd. Shout out to our statue’s incredible artist, Julie Hustad.
#BuckyonParade
#MGE2030
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MGE has received regulatory approval to partner with Dane County on a 9-megawatt (MW) solar array near the Dane County Regional Airport. This partnership advances MGE and Dane County's shared energy goals. Read more:
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9 a.m., Update from MGE: Due to a fire this morning, some electric customers are out of service. The fire occurred at a substation containing equipment of MGE's and American Transmission Company. The fire is out, and damage assessment will get underway.
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Let's get it.
#fullmingo
#upthegos
ONE DAY TO GO! It's time to get behind this team, Madison!
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If your power is out, you can now report it online, by text or by phone:
• Go to and click the REPORT OUTAGE button.
• Text “OUT” to 73904.
• Call us at (608) 252-7111.
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Today is National Lineman Appreciation Day. Show some love to our hard-working crews for keeping the power on!
#ThankALineman
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Autobots, roll out.
An all-caps THANK YOU to
@NIPSCO
and all mutual assistance crews helping MGE restore power to customers impacted by the storm. With the additional aid, today we’re able to double the number of crews working in our communities compared to a typical workday.
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OUTAGE UPDATE | 5.22.24, 5:30am
MGE Responding to Storm-Related Outages. Restoration Expected to Take Multiple Days.
Full update here:
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As the snow starts to pile up, be sure to keep the area around vents and meters clear. If your power is out, call MGE right away at (608) 252-7111 to report it. Get more
#wiwx
tips at .
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At this time, we believe the fire was due to a mechanical issue.
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Today is a day of climate action around the world, including in our own community. At MGE, we share the urgency of those who want a cleaner future and we support everybody taking action to achieve it.
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MGE Announces Goal of Net-Zero Carbon Electricity by 2050. Learn more about our vision:
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Real heroes don't wear capes. They drive bucket trucks.
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Please join us in thanking them! We recognize and thank our crews who work hard to ensure our customers have safe and reliable energy to power their day!
#ThankALineworker
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MGE crews are pulling up to scenes like this one across our service area. They are working diligently and with safety as priority number one.
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MGE appreciates the patience of all of our customers who were impacted by today's outage and thanks the first responders and others throughout our community for their assistance.
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There was plenty of sunshine yesterday for our O’Brien Solar Fields celebration in Fitchburg. Thanks to the O’Brien family & participating customers for celebrating local solar and working together to advance our shared goals, including MGE’s goal of net-zero carbon electricity.
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What she said.
‼️From
@MGEMadison
:
Updates that may impact families who have fallen behind on their MGE bills:
On March 18, the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin lifted the disconnection moratorium, which means utilities can start disconnecting customers due to nonpayment.
But:
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MGE thanks first responders for their assistance in securing the area. MGE regrets any inconvenience and urges customers to seek indoor areas with air conditioning. MGE will continue to update our social media and media.
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MGE customers are exploring a new tech from
@TellSense
. Learn about one participant's experience in our Home Energy Monitor Program:
#MGE2030
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Wisconsin's largest solar project is now fully operational. MGE & We Energies are setting another milestone in delivering affordable, reliable clean energy to their customers. The final panels at the Badger Hollow Solar Farm are now in service.
Read more:
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MGE today filed an application with
@PSCWisconsin
for approval of a 20-megawatt (MW) solar array to be built in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. The project will be the largest solar array in Dane County. Read more:
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Dane County and MGE are partnering to bring a large solar array to Dane County Regional Airport. Watch the short video of yesterday’s announcement!
#MGE2030
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Excited to announce plans to expand our Shared Solar Program! Construction expected to start this summer, with the solar array producing electricity later this fall. Interested customers should visit to learn more.
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MGE is planning an expansion of its Shared Solar program. If you're interested in adding
#solarpower
to your energy mix, we think Shared Solar is worth waiting for! Learn more:
#MGE2030
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Avengers assemble.
Mutual assistance crews are providing a big boost to MGE’s restoration efforts today. Line crews and contractors from multiple states are assisting with restoration, doubling the number of crews working in our communities compared to a typical workday.
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Hatching has begun! The first chick hatched May 19 and the third on May 20. Watch our video for the first glimpse of one of the baby chicks after emerging from the shell! The last chick should hatch very soon. Watch the
#mgefalcons
livestream:
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Big news for MGE! Our Saratoga wind farm is moving forward - Construction to begin early 2018! Check out for details.
#MGE2030
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Today it's all about these guys. Show some ❤️ to our crews for bringing it each and every day.
#ThankaLineman
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It's Natural Gas Utility Workers' Day. We appreciate the hard work and dedication our workers bring to the job each and every day.
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We asked folks in downtown Madison if they could recognize the smell of natural gas. MGE and
@MadisonWIFire
have teamed up to remind you to make the call if you smell natural gas:
#naturalgas
#safety
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Four peregrine falcon eggs hatched this week at our Blount Generating Station in downtown Madison! Learn more and watch the livestream falcon cam at .
#mgefalcons
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Local businesses
@JustCoffeeCoop
,
@OriginBreads
,
@Karben4
and
@GiantJonesBeer
are powering their operations with renewable energy through MGE's Shared Solar program. Learn more in the latest issue of MGE Talks Business:
#renewableenergy
#solarpower
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The
#mgefalcons
have all left the nest. Aster was the last to leave, fledging early Thursday. We hope to welcome a new group next year!
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As the sun sets on 2019, we're welcoming four new solar projects to grid in 2020:
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NEWS FLASH: The 9-megawatt (MW) solar array at the Dane County Regional Airport is fully operational and delivering locally generated, sustainable energy to MGE's distribution system. Learn more about this
#cleanenergy
partnership:
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Yeah we did.
@MGEMadison
has added the first pole-mounted EV charging station to its public charging network! The charger is located in Madison's Darbo-Worthington neighborhood as part of MGE's effort to increase access to EV charging. ⚡🚙
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Yeah we did.
Yesterday
@we_energies
and
@MGEMadison
announced a new partnership to acquire the remaining 150 MW of the Badger Hollow Solar Farm.
#solarpower
#RenewableEnergy
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There's a new addition to
@MadisonWIFire
's fleet! Get a look at its new electric fire truck and learn how MGE is partnering with MFD to add cleaner, more sustainable transportation to our community:
#MGE2050
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Proud to be a part of
@BuckyOnParade
. Catch MGE's Bucky Energized! outside of the City County building on MLK Jr Blvd thru Sep 12. SO to artist Julie Hustad for her amazing rendition of Energy 2030. Learn more about Energy 2030 at .
#BuckyOnParade
#MGE2030
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Standby power accounts for an estimated 6% of average household electric use. Some of this is useful. Some is not. Unplug unused electronics or use a power strip.
Get more tips at .
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When the going gets tough, the lineworkers get going.
#ThankALineworker
#NationalLineworkerAppreciationDay
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FALCON UPDATE Check out this video of Nelson fledging on Sunday. Verde was the first–and the remaining
#mgefalcons
should follow suit. While they are no longer hanging out in the nest box, they should stick close, perfecting their flying & hunting skills.
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MGE OUTAGE UPDATE | 5.22.24, 12pm
MGE is continuing restoration efforts to address 500 incidents. Full restoration is expected to take multiple days. Read our latest update here:
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@maryzinn
A second fire occurred at the East Campus substation, impacting equipment belonging to American Transmission Company. The fire does not appear to have affected MGE equipment.
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OUTAGE UPDATE | 6.14.22, 5AM
MGE crews continue working to restore service to customers impacted by Monday afternoon’s storm. The biggest challenge continues to be the high volume of downed lines and the number of separate outage incidents.
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Today is National Lineworker Appreciation Day. After a stormy night in Madison that caused scattered outages, it is as good a day as any to
#ThankALineWorker
.
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Morey Field Solar is powering up soon! The 5-megawatt solar array is set to begin serving our community grid this summer. Learn more at .
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MGE and
@mymetrobus
are bringing electric buses to Madison! Catch a ride this weekend for
@reunion_madison
. Learn more:
#MGE2030
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High fives all around to our incredible Día de Fútbol team—
@Breese_Stevens
,
@ForwardMSNFC
,
@lamovidamadison
, and an all-star squad of community partners! Thank you for being with us!
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MGE regrets any inconvenience and urges customers to seek indoor areas with air conditioning. MGE will continue to update our social media and media.
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Eleven members of MGE's Electric Construction & Operations team left Madison Aug. 11 to help restore power in Illinois and Iowa. Powerful storms moved through the region on Aug. 10, causing widespread damage and outages.
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#SolarPower
is flying high at the Dane County Airport! Our 31,000 solar panel array with Dane County is fully operational—delivering locally generated sustainable energy to our distribution system. Learn more about this
#cleanenergy
partnership:
#mge2050
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Our first-of-its-kind energy storage project has been selected to receive a federal grant. Learn how this innovative system would support MGE's ongoing transition to more renewable energy:
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SPOTTED 1st egg in the nesting box. How does the timing compare to past years? Get the answwer at .
#mgefalcons
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Crews are working as quickly as possible to safely restore service. We have no reason to believe the cause of the fire is due to excessive usage from today's high temperatures.
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MGE is planning to add more WI
#windenergy
to our community grid! If approved, the Red Barn Wind Farm in Grant County will provide enough power for about 4,000 MGE households. Learn how this helps us achieve net-zero carbon electricity:
#MGE2050
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MGE announces two major solar projects in partnership with
@WIPublicService
. The cost-effective, clean energy projects move us toward our renewable energy and carbon reduction goals:
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WINTER SAFTEY REMINDER: Make sure your home’s gas meters and vents remain clear as the snow falls—and the wind blows! Blowing snow can result in vents being blocked.
#wiwx
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Now clean electricity comes with a consistent monthly bill. With MGE's Renewable Flat Bill pilot, qualified participants will enjoy 100% clean, renewable energy with a fixed monthly bill for 12 months.
Join now at .
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Last week’s storm caused extensive damage to our distribution system and impacted nearly 50,000 customers. Thank you for your patience as we worked around the clock to restore service.
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Thanks for riding along with MGE for National Drive Electric Week! We've assembled some of our most helpful
#ElectricVehicle
resources in one place. Check them out here:
#NDEW2020
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El "Pato" Diaz de
@ForwardMSNFC
te hace la invitacion al Dia de Futbol en
@Breese_Stevens
este domingo 6 de octubre. Alla nos vemos.
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Get behind the wheel of an
#electricvehicle
at the
@WICleanCities
Transportation & Innovation Expo, Oct 11. Early bird registration ends tomorrow, Aug 1, so register now! .
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Advancing our net-zero carbon goal! We received approval to buy 50 MW at the Badger Hollow Solar Farm earlier this year and announced today plans to add another 50 MW from the Iowa County project. That’s enough solar energy to power 33,000 homes!
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Under Energy 2030, MGE committed to reducing carbon emissions 40% by 2030, and at least 80% by 2050. If we can go further faster by working together w/ our customers, we will. Learn more from MGE President & CEO Jeff Keebler:
#MGE2030
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At home or on the go, charging an
#ElectricVehicle
is easier than you may think. Learn about MGE's
#EV
charging options:
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From lower fuel costs and less maintenance to becoming more energy efficient and less dependent on fossil fuels, there's a lot to love about
#ElectricVehicles
!
Discover the benefits of
#EVs
at .
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MGE’s plans for large-scale solar are moving forward! Projects will bring 100 megawatts of solar energy to MGE customers! Learn more:
#MGE2030
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MGE has a new clean energy option for business! See how MGE is working together with our customers:
#MGE2030
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Take a bird’s eye view of construction of our Saratoga wind farm. Stunning video from our time-lapse camera captures how a wind farm is built.
#MGE2030
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Be prepared for severe weather. Plan ahead and stay safe with tips from MGE. Go to .
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Game on! MGE Día de Fútbol is happening now! Come through until 5:30 for a fun-filled day of community, energy and soccer! ⚽️ 🥅
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Ready to blow electric? Take charge of snow removal with an electric snow blower. They are clean, cost-effective, and come in a variety of options.
Learn more:
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Did you get a flyer like this one in the mail? This is not from MGE. If you’re ever unsure about a communication like this one, give us a call immediately at (608) 252-7222 before taking any action.
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Today is National Lineworker Appreciation Day. Shout-out to our crews and operations teams for delivering safe, reliable energy year round.
#ThankALineworker
MGE ranks number one for electric reliability. Learn more:
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MGE crews continue to address mechanical issues. We sincerely appreciate everyone’s patience throughout this process. We will continue to update our social media as the restoration process unfolds. Follow us here and our outage map at for updates.
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Be safe out there! Report downed wires or other emergencies to 252-7111.
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The 2018 Social Change Forum is coming up fast, and we can't wait! Come collaborate with us! Get your tix →
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SAVE THE DATE: Safety Saturday is June 10. Get safety & injury prevention tips from 25+ Dane County orgs:
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EVs are too expensive. Charging is inconvenient. They have short range. Steer clear of the misconceptions about
#ElectricVehicles
and get the facts from our EV Rider:
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