Content Investor Meeting How it Works Investment August 26, 2014 Upsides Partners Passion to Improve Cross Winds Energy Park Consumers Smart Energy Program Jackson Gas Plant
HOW IT WORKS --Growing Forward Strategy . . . . Consistent financial performance Fair and timely regulation Utility Customer investment value Safe, excellent operations . . . . drives consistent, predictable…
HOW IT WORKS -- Sustainable EPS a Growth . . . . EPS 2 +7% 1.78 1.66 1.76 +6% 1.55 1.66 1.78 1.73 1.45 1.55 1.63 1.52 1.36 1.44 Original guidance 1.35 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 _____ a Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP) .…
HOW IT WORKS -- Near Term . . . . A A Competitive Rates B Elections B C C Energy Law Update D Investment & EPS Growth Ten-year Conservative Plan D Big Upsides, not in plan . . . . steps ahead. 4
INVESTMENT --Catch-Up . . . . Amount (billions) 1.8 1.5 / year Peers CMS Investment Criteria: Reduces fuel cost Lowers O&M Adds customer value Meets state & federal mandates 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010…
INVESTMENT -- MISO Zone 7 Capacity . . . . As of June 2, 2014 MISO Zones (in GW) 24.8 2.0 22.8 Reserves 3.2 7 Demand 21.6 2016 Resources 2016 Resource Expected Shortfall _____ Requirement Source: MISO . . . . shortfall…
UPSIDES -- Capacity Price Increases . . . . Today Future Scenarios Recent Contracts (mils) (mils) 55 DIG energy contract +50 9 years 250 MW 4.06 kW per month 35 +30 Upside: Capacity and energy contracts layered 5 in over…
UPSIDES -- Economic Growth . . . . Examples of New Business Top Ten (MW) Electric Gas Combination Brembo 24 MW Enbridge Energy 19 Automotive customer 10 Durolast Roofing 4 MW MSU FRIB 9 Betz Industries 8 MW Enbridge 19 MW WKW…
UPSIDES -- Grand Rapids Economic Results . . . . Economy Performance Manpower Employment Survey Best labor (Third Quarter Outlook) market in nation % Increase staffing 32% 29% 3rd best state 22% 1 City to raise a family 2…
UPSIDES -- O&M Cost Control . . . . Electric Non-fuel O&M Cost Average Annual O&M Change +6% 2013 over 2006 Peers Actual/Plan (exc 2013 major storms) +2% +2% Peers Peers Peers Peer Average up +6% CMS CMS CMS CMS CMS -1% -2%…
PARTNERS -- Michigan Energy Law . . . . Adaptability Reliability Update Affordability Environmental protection Gov. signed new 10% renewables rate design bill by 2015 Senate workgroup Energy efficiency formed to study standards…
PARTNERS -- Michigan Governors Race . . . . Rick Snyder Republican, Incumbent Mark Schauer Democrat, Challenger On Energy... Campaign Issues On ROA Education As Senate Democratic Leader, Jobs Choice creates a lot of Mark…
PARTNERS -- Constructive Regulation . . . . Commission Tier 1 State Ranking John Quackenbush (R), 1 5 Michigan Chairman Term Ends: July 2, 2017 2 10 Sally Talberg (I) 3 18 Term Ends: July 2, 2019 4 10 Greg White (I)…
Key Takeaways . . . . EPS a Real Growth (No Resets) 2.00 7% Core Fundamentals 7% 5% +7% +7% 5% Ten-Year Visible Investment (Self-funded) +7% +8% Strong Cost Control +12% (Among best) +12% +4% Target 5% - 7% Conservative…