By Blake Jackson
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has given the green light to the Badger Hollow Wind Energy Center, a 118-megawatt wind project planned for Iowa and Grant Counties.
This marks the first wind farm approved in Wisconsin since 2011, representing a major step forward for renewable energy, farming families, and local communities.
“The environmental, economic, and health benefits of this project will be felt for decades,” said Clean Wisconsin Rural Energy Campaign Manager Rick Coelho. “The PSC’s decision means more economic opportunity and more financial resources for our farming families and communities hosting this project.”
Clean Wisconsin played an active role in the approval process, emphasising the environmental advantages of wind power while countering misinformation. The group’s rural energy campaign team also partnered with local organizations to engage and inform communities.
“Our work in the Badger Hollow Wind Project was centered on providing scientifically sound and accurate information about wind energy while helping foster a positive conversation on how to maximize benefits for the community,” Coelho said.
In addition to the wind project, the PSC also approved Whitewater Solar, a 180-megawatt solar facility located along the Walworth and Jefferson County borders.
Clean Wisconsin’s research showed that placing panels on agricultural land reduces fertilizer use and nutrient runoff, leading to cleaner waterways evidence commissioners cited in their decision.
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