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Wausau submits EPA grant application for $1.18M toward $2.5M solar array; construction timing tied to tax credits

5906180 · October 7, 2025
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The Waterworks Commission voted Oct. 7 to submit a U.S. EPA grant application seeking up to $1,180,000 for a solar array at the water treatment facility; the project’s estimated cost is $2.5 million and staff said starting construction before July 1, 2026, would be necessary to secure certain tax credits.

The Wausau Waterworks Commission on Oct. 7 approved submission of a U.S. EPA grant application seeking up to $1,180,000 toward a proposed $2.5 million solar array at the municipal water treatment facility at 1010 Bug B Avenue.

"The estimated cost of the project is 2,500,000," Eric, director of utilities, said, and staff noted an EPA grant request for $1,180,000 was submitted late on Oct. 6. Commissioners approved the grant submission (motion to approve moved by the Mayor and…

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