Officials press WPPI on escape clauses, borrowing risks and carbon‑neutral path

Oct 19, 2026

Councilors asked WPPI whether members could avoid the extension or exit later and whether borrowing to meet capital calls is sustainable; WPPI said there are no contract escape clauses and described a pathway toward 2050 carbon neutrality that would be costly and require new technologies.

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During a question‑and‑answer period, Commissioner Cordes asked what would happen if Menasha did not extend its WPPI contract. Mike Peters said the offer would be rescinded at the end of the member window and described prior members that missed the window; he also said there are no contractual 'escape clauses' once the extension is accepted. "There there there are no escape clauses," Peters said.

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