Public Service Commission approves Porchlight Solar CPCN with conditions
The Public Service Commission approved a certificate of public convenience and necessity for the Porchlight Solar Project on Dec. 4, 2025, imposing conditions on siting, interconnection studies, fencing, wetland protections and reporting. Commissioners cited statutory compliance, public support and local economic benefits.
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The Public Service Commission voted Dec. 4 to grant a certificate of public convenience and necessity to the Porchlight Solar Project, a merchant‑developer proposal to build a roughly 163.8 MW AC solar photovoltaic facility with a 50 MW battery energy storage system in the towns of Buena Vista and Pine Grove in Portage County. Commissioner Nieto moved to approve the CPCN with the conditions discussed at the meeting; the motion carried on a voice vote.
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