New Energy Equity achieves Gold Certification for advancements on DEIJ issues

Group 1 - New Energy Equity, a subsidiary of ALLETE Inc, has achieved Gold Certification through the Diversity Equity Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ) Certification Program from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) [1] - New Energy is one of only three companies in the solar industry to attain SEIA's Gold level certification, having previously received Bronze and Silver certifications [2] - The Gold Certification was earned by completing various content modules focused on inclusion topics, including LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion, mentorship, recruiting practices, and conflict resolution [1][2] Group 2 - New Energy Equity develops, finances, operates, and manages solar power generation assets, providing clean electricity to various customers under long-term contracts [2] - The company has successfully developed over 500 megawatts of solar projects and closed more than $1.2 billion in clean energy investments [2]