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UW Extension includes Vernon County in federal renewable‑energy siting grant to support local engagement

2390389 · January 8, 2025
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Extension staff said the county is part of a $1 million state grant to host community engagement and technical planning for renewable‑energy siting; the program will offer public meetings, stakeholder education and pilot work on agrivoltaics.

Vernon County will be one of several Wisconsin locations participating in a state Department of Energy grant program to support community engagement and technical planning for renewable‑energy projects, Extension staff told the committee Jan. 8.

Program overview: Hannah (UW Extension) explained the Renewable Energy Siting and Engagement for Tomorrow (RESET/ RSET) program, part of a $1,000,000 statewide award, will fund public input sessions,…

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