UW–Madison is working with Alliant Energy to plan a small-scale solar and agrivoltaics project at the UW-Kegonsa Research Campus near Stoughton, WI. The project would be located in an interior section of the campus to help retain the rural character of the area and feature a layout to facilitate agricultural research and education. The project would generate enough clean energy to power more than 450 homes.
Proposed Project Schedule
- May 2022: WEPA Process Completed
- Summer/Fall 2022: Design/Permitting/Reviews
- Winter 2022/2023: Interconnection Design and Procurement
- Winter/Spring 2023: Final Permitting, CUP Approvals, Interconnection Agreement, Final Design
- Spring 2023: Anticipated Start of Construction
- Summer/Fall 2023: Anticipated Completion and Commissioning
Resources
Public Information Meetings
Past meetings (2022)
- March 10, 2022, virtual public information meeting. CLICK FOR RECORDING
- April 18, 2022, in-person public information meeting: CLICK FOR RECORDING
- November 15, 2022, Dane County Zoning and Land Regulation (ZLR) Committee Meeting: CLICK FOR RECORDING
- Legislative Information Center file: Dane County – File #: 02577 (legistar.com)
- December 13, 2022, Dane County Zoning and Land Regulation (ZLR) Committee Meeting
Environmental Impact Assessment
An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was performed by Ayres Associates. More information on the EIA is available here.
- Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)
- UW KRC Solar FEIA Report
- UW KRC Solar FEIA Report Appendices
- UW Madison Kegonsa Research Campus Draft EIA Report
- UW KRC DEIA Combined appendices
- EIA public information meeting (3/24/22): recording, slide deck, and attendee list.
Questions and Comments
For more information on the project, please contact:
- Josh Arnold, Campus Energy Advisor: josh.arnold@wisc.edu
- Aaron Williams, Interim Director of Campus Planning & Landscape Architecture: aaron.williams@wisc.edu