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August 19th, 2026

11:30am – 4:00pm

Wind and Solar Tour in Fond du Lac

Join UW-Madison Extension’s RESET for an educational journey as we tour Alliant Energy’s Springfield Solar and Cedar Ridge Wind farms.

This event offers a firsthand look at renewable energy projects in Wisconsin and the impact they have on our communities.

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Where: Eden Community Center (located at 104 Pine St, Eden, WI)

Agenda:

  • 11:30 AM – Kick-off at the Eden Community Center 
  • 12:00 PM – Enjoy a delicious lunch and educational presentations before the tour
  • 1:00 PM – Bus tour starts
  • Hear from an operator at Springfield Solar
  • Experience a turbine up close at Cedar Ridge Wind Farm!
  • 4:00 PM – Bus tour ends at Eden Community Center

RSVP Information:

Dress code: We will be on active project sites, closed toed shoes are required. Please dress to be outside, including hats, long sleeved clothing, and sunscreen.

Rain Plan: In the event of severe weather, the tour will be rescheduled for Wednesday, August 26. A final decision will be made, and notification emails will be sent, by the morning of the event.

Videography: This event will be videotaped for educational purposes. By attending, you consent to being filmed.

We can’t wait to see you there and explore the future of Wisconsin’s electricity system together! 

Register by August 12

September 15th, October 7th, and November 5th, 2026

Renewable Energy Academies

Are you a local leader who wants to learn about large-scale wind and solar siting?

Attend an in-person regional Renewable Energy Academy hosted by UW-Madison Extension and collaborators! Visit RESET’s Renewable Energy Academy page below for more information.

Renewable Energy Academy
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September 17th-October 8th, 2026

Renewable Energy Cohort Webinar Series

As Wisconsin’s energy landscape shifts, many local governments are navigating large-scale wind and solar siting for the first time.

To help communities handle these changes with confidence, we invite you to join the Fall 2026 Renewable Energy Cohort. This four session series is designed for local government officials and staff, and will take place weekly on Thursdays from 12-1:30pm.

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These programs are open to all. The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law. You may request an interpreter, materials in an alternative language and/or format, and/or other services to make this event more accessible. Contact oaic@extension.wisc.edu. Make your request 25 days before the event. There is no added cost to you for these services.