We Energies Is Named One of Best Places to Work for Second Year in a Row

MILWAUKEE, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Computerworld magazine has named We Energies one of the nation's Best Places to Work in Information Technology (IT). The magazine released its 2011 rankings, placing We Energies among the top 100 IT companies for the second year in a row.  

"We Energies is very pleased to be named one of the best places to work for IT professionals," said Gale Klappa, chairman, president and chief executive officer of We Energies. "This honor underscores our efforts to build a great place to work and speaks to the caliber and professionalism of our IT staff."  

"The organizations that made this year's Best Places to Work list are creating a work environment that trains and encourages IT personnel to pursue business-driven priorities," said Scot Finnie, editor in chief of Computerworld.  

Computerworld's annual ranking highlights companies that challenge their IT staffs while offering competitive benefits, compensation and training opportunities.

We Energies was recognized for its overall work environment. Online training gives employees instant access to learning and reference materials.  Workers also can take advantage of on-site fitness classes, workout facilities and other resources to promote a healthy work-life balance.  

Computerworld has been ranking the top 100 work environments for technology professionals since 1994.  

We Energies serves more than 1.1 million electric customers in Wisconsin and Michigan's Upper Peninsula and more than 1 million natural gas customers in Wisconsin. We Energies is the trade name of Wisconsin Electric Power Company and Wisconsin Gas LLC, the principal utility subsidiaries of Wisconsin Energy Corporation (NYSE: WEC). Visit the We Energies website at www.we-energies.com. Learn more about Wisconsin Energy Corporation by visiting www.wisconsinenergy.com.

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