- Achieving net-zero carbon electricity by 2050 requires new technologies not yet commercially available or cost-effective.
- Requires support for and participation in programs by customers and supportive public policy.
Madison Gas and Electric (MGE)
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
Renewable Energy
25% retail electric sales by 2025 (interim goal)
of total energy
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 2.6M MT CO2 (Owned + Purchased) |
| 2016 | 2.847 million tons CO2 (2016) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Increased owned renewable capacity by roughly 600% since 2015 through over $350 million in clean energy projects.
- Reduced minority ownership in the Columbia Energy Center, dropping megawatt capacity share by about 14% in 2016.
- Accelerated depreciation of certain fossil fuel-fired assets in 2018 to facilitate investment in clean energy.
- Achieved the highest designations from two statewide environmental performance programs (Green Master and Green Tier).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Supply 25% of retail electric sales with renewable energy by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve at least 30% renewable energy by 2030
- Reduce carbon at least 40% by 2030 (from 2005 levels)
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero carbon electricity by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeRenewable EnergyEnergy EfficiencyElectrification of TransportationCommunity EngagementEmployee SafetyGovernanceCybersecurity