United States

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549



FORM 8-K



CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934



September 19, 2008

Date of report (date of earliest event reported)



Commission

File No.

 

Name of Registrant, State of Incorporation, Address

of Principal Executive Offices, and Telephone No.

 

IRS Employer

Identification No.

000-49965

 

MGE Energy, Inc.

(a Wisconsin Corporation)

133 South Blair Street

Madison, Wisconsin 53703

(608) 252-7000

www.mgeenergy.com

 

39-2040501



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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.


On September 19, 2008, Terry A. Hanson notified the Company of his intention to retire as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary from MGE Energy, Inc. (the Company) effective December 31, 2008. He intends to continue to perform his duties until the effective date of his retirement.


On September 19, 2008, the Board of Directors of the Company elected Jeffrey C. Newman to replace Mr. Hanson as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary and Treasurer, effective January 1, 2009. Mr. Newman, age 46, is currently Vice President and Treasurer of the Company and its subsidiary, Madison Gas and Electric Company, which are positions he has held since January 1, 2001.




 

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Signature



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


MGE Energy, Inc.

Madison Gas and Electric Company

(Registrant)




/s/ Jeffrey C. Newman

Jeffrey C. Newman

Vice President and Treasurer

Date: September 24, 2008




 

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