RESET: Renewable Energy Siting & Engagement for Tomorrow
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.
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.
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.
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.
Participate in Public Hearings & Comments
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 and Create Agreements
Education and engagement can help communities identify concerns and goals around large-scale projects. These priorities can be used to create and adopt community benefit agreements, developer agreements, solar ordinances, and more.
Plan for Economic Benefits
In Wisconsin, solar and wind projects that are 1 megawatt or larger make annual payments to county and local governments over their 25-30 year lifespan
Community engagement can help develop short and long-term community improvement goals.
