RESET: Renewable Energy Siting & Engagement for Tomorrow
RESET: Engaging Wisconsin Communities
in Renewable Energy
Wisconsin’s electrical grid is changing. Communities can prepare and plan for renewable energy. RESET can help.
Renewable Energy Siting & Engagement for Tomorrow (RESET) helps communities develop local priorities so they can have input with developers on large-scale solar and wind projects.
As large renewable energy projects increase across Wisconsin, they can bring both benefits and challenges. Proactive education and engagement can address concerns and help communities plan for the future.
By learning more about large-scale renewable energy and actively participating in community conversations, you will be better prepared when a project is proposed. RESET provides tools and resources to more effectively engage in the project siting process and adopt agreements and ordinances to support community values.
Gain Tools and Resources to Engage Your Community.
Prepare for the future by planning now.
Learn about Solar Land Leasing Contracts
Land leasing for solar projects can provide farmers with substantial steady revenue, but it is important to ensure that the lease protects the landowner’s property and rights. Learn about important things to consider, and some common contract terms and conditions.
Understand the Siting Process
The Public Service Commission has permitting authority for all energy projects larger than 100 megawatts. Although local governments don’t have jurisdiction over approving these projects, local communities have an important role to play. Learn when the public can have input in the process.
Participate in Public Comments & Hearings
The public can submit comments to the Public Service Commission about proposed projects during specific comment periods. Learn when and how to submit comments to the PSC and provide input that will be considered.
Identify Community Priorities
Education and engagement can help communities identify concerns and goals around large-scale projects. These priorities can be used to negotiate contracts with developers, create solar ordinances, and more.
How Utility Aid Works
In Wisconsin, local governments receive utility aid payments annually for large-scale energy projects in their jurisdictions.
Learn how Utility Aid works, and how local governments have used it to improve their communities.
Local Government Actions
Learn about how local governments can and cannot regulate large-scale renewable energy projects. Possible actions include passing ordinances, updating comprehensive plans, and negotiating with developers.
