Clean Technica | Jake Richardson, June 3 The Grant County Solar Project, with its 200 MW capacity, has been completed in Potosi, Wisconsin, by Alliant Energy. The new solar power plant has over 430,000 solar panels on more than 1,400 acres of land. Almost 350 acres of native pollinator habitat is included in the total landContinueContinue reading “200 MW Solar Power Project Completed In Wisconsin, Energy Storage To Follow”
Category Archives: Wisconsin
WI utilities make union jobs a priority for green projects
Public News Service | Mike Moen, April 10 With the help of federal aid, Wisconsin is catching up to neighboring states in accelerating clean energy construction projects and the Badger State is taking things a step further by giving union workers greater access to these job opportunities. Four major utilities operating in Wisconsin recently announcedContinueContinue reading “WI utilities make union jobs a priority for green projects”
Letter | Clean energy boom good for Wisconsin
The Cap Times | Josh Stolzenburg, April 5 Dear Editor: Clean energy is one of the fastest growing industries in Wisconsin, with almost 7% growth in 2022. There are over 55,000 jobs in energy efficiency alone. That’s why I’m glad Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm took the time to celebrate Wisconsin’s clean energy workers andContinueContinue reading “Letter | Clean energy boom good for Wisconsin”
Two major energy companies completed the largest solar project in Wisconsin history — here’s how it will benefit residents
The Cool Down | Kristen Lawrence, March 27 In January, energy companies Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) and We Energies completed the largest solar project in Wisconsin history. The project put the state one step closer to achieving its clean energy goals, per an MGE Energy press release. The Badger Hollow Solar Farm project boasts anContinueContinue reading “Two major energy companies completed the largest solar project in Wisconsin history — here’s how it will benefit residents”
DOE doles out $10 million for improved large-scale renewable energy permitting processes
Solar Power World | Kelly Pickerel, March 25 The U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) today announced up to $22 million to improve planning, siting and permitting processes for large-scale renewable energy facilities. Six state-based projects will receive $10 million through the Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) program to develop and expand statewide initiativesContinueContinue reading “DOE doles out $10 million for improved large-scale renewable energy permitting processes”
County honored for achieving 100% renewable electricity
The Verona Press | February 1 First in state, fourth in nation to achieve energy goal Dane County’s Yahara Solar project was recognized as part of RENEW Wisconsin’s 2023 Clean Energy Honor Roll at the 13th annual RENEW Energy Policy Summit “Unleashing the Power of Wisconsin’s Clean Energy Potential” on Feb. 1. According to aContinueContinue reading “County honored for achieving 100% renewable electricity”
99-MW solar project now supplying energy to Wisconsin grid
Solar Power World | Billy Ludt December 13 Alliant Energy announced the successful completion of its Wautoma Solar Project, a milestone in the company’s transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy solutions. The 99-MW solar array in the Waushara County town of Dakota and city of Wautoma, is a facility that spans 624 acres and isContinueContinue reading “99-MW solar project now supplying energy to Wisconsin grid”
Wisconsin made progress toward clean energy transition in 2023, but more work is needed
Wisconsin Public Radio | Joe Schulz December 18 Wisconsin continued to make progress in its transition to renewable energy in 2023, but environmental advocates say there’s still a long way to go. The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, or PSC, estimates that eight utility-scale solar projects will come online in the state by the endContinueContinue reading “Wisconsin made progress toward clean energy transition in 2023, but more work is needed”
Opinion | Solar projects a boon for farmers, communities and Wisconsin
The Cap Times | Douglas Machon November 20 Municipal governments across Wisconsin know a thing or two about tight budgets and stretching the dollar. While people across the state face the blunt end of economic uncertainty and inflation, our rural communities are in a unique position to propel themselves and their economies forward. In theContinueContinue reading “Opinion | Solar projects a boon for farmers, communities and Wisconsin”
Wausau mayor, local leaders showcase investments for ambitious clean energy plan
WSAW-TV | Sean White September 14 WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) – Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg joined Marathon County Supervisor John Robinson and Northwind Solar’s Mike Kane to highlight federal climate and clean energy investments. Those investments will go towards support of Wausau’s ambitious plan to move city government operations to more secure and 100% clean energyContinueContinue reading “Wausau mayor, local leaders showcase investments for ambitious clean energy plan”