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High Noon Solar Energy LLC Receives Regulatory Update from Wisconsin Public Service Commission

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The Wisconsin Public Service Commission has issued an update regarding the construction of the High Noon Solar Energy Center in Columbia County, Wisconsin. The update concerns the laydown area and access road locations for the project, which will cover approximately 35 acres for laydown areas and 28 acres for access roads. The project aims to provide temporary gravel staging and parking space, limit material handling, and reduce truck traffic. The locations for the laydown areas and access roads have been finalized, ensuring that they do not affect threatened or endangered species, historic resources, or sensitive resources.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Wisconsin Public Service Commission has issued a regulatory update regarding the High Noon Solar Energy Center project in Columbia County, Wisconsin.
  • Approximately 35 acres will be temporarily disturbed for use as laydown areas, which is a reduction from the initially identified 62 acres.
  • The access roads will cover approximately 28 acres, which is a reduction from the initially identified 78.85 acres.
  • The laydown areas and access roads have been carefully planned to minimize environmental impact and ensure the smooth construction of the project.
  • Wisconsin Electric Power Company, Wisconsin Public Service Corporation, and Madison Gas and Electric Company are the owners of the project site.
  • Richard F. Stasik, Director of State Regulatory Affairs at WEC Energy Group, is the contact person for any questions or concerns.

Statistics:

  • 35 acres of temporary disturbance for laydown areas
  • 28 acres of disturbance for access roads
  • 62 acres initially identified for laydown areas
  • 78.85 acres initially identified for access roads
  • The laydown areas will provide temporary gravel staging and parking space
  • The access roads will provide equipment, material, and personnel access to the project site

Sources:

  • The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, Regulatory Update, Docket No. 9814-CE-100
  • Madison, WI: Richmond Stasik, Director of State Regulatory Affairs, WEC Energy Group
  • Wisconsin Public Service Commission, Application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, High Noon Solar Energy LLC.

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