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Public Service Commission of Wisconsin Certifies Rice Lake Solar Array II as Renewable Energy Facility

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The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has certified Rice Lake Solar Array II, a 2.75 megawatt solar generating facility, as a renewable energy facility. The facility, owned and operated by Onsite Partners ProjectCo, LLC, met the Commission's criteria for certification due to its use of a renewable resource, completion of the Renewable Facility Registration Report, and physical metering of output. This certification will enable the facility to generate energy that can be used to satisfy the Wisconsin renewable portfolio standard or create renewable resource credits.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin has certified Rice Lake Solar Array II, a 2.75 MW solar facility, as a renewable energy facility on May 29, 2025.
  • The facility, owned by Onsite Partners ProjectCo, LLC, meets the Commission's criteria for certification under Wis. Admin. Code SSS PSC 118.03(1) and 118.05.
  • The facility's output will be physically metered, enabling the generation of energy that can be used to satisfy the Wisconsin renewable portfolio standard or create renewable resource credits.
  • Under Wis. Stat. SS 196.378(1)(o) and Wis. Admin. Code SSSS PSC 118.02(10) and 118.05(1)(c), up to 60 days of energy production before the application date may be used to satisfy the Wisconsin renewable portfolio standard.
  • The facility's monthly energy production must be reported to a regional renewable resource credit tracking system, as required by Wis. Stat. SS 196.378(3) and Wis. Admin. Code SS PSC 118.06.
  • Any changes in operating capacity or status of the facility must be promptly reported to the Commission in writing.

Statistics:

  • Facility Capacity: 2.75 MW
  • Facility Registration Date: May 29, 2025
  • Facility Location: Rice Lake, WI
  • Facility Owner: Onsite Partners ProjectCo, LLC
  • Renewable Energy Facility Certification Authority: Public Service Commission of Wisconsin

Sources:

  • Wis. Admin. Code SSS PSC 118.03(1) and 118.05
  • Wis. Stat. SS 15.02(4)
  • Wis. Stat. SS 196.378(1)(o)
  • Wis. Admin. Code SSSS PSC 118.02(10) and 118.05(1)(c)
  • Wis. Admin. Code SS PSC 118.06
  • PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WISCONSIN, 5050-RF-101 ORDER (May 29, 2025)

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