Council approves land lease for WWLC solar array after split vote

Jan 21, 2026

The Wisconsin Rapids Common Council voted 5–3 to approve a land lease and solar easement with Great Lakes Distributing Energy to place a Water Works & Lighting (WWLC) before-the-meter solar facility, despite concerns about wellhead proximity and property values.

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The Wisconsin Rapids Common Council voted 5–3 on Jan. 20 to approve a land lease and solar easement with Great Lakes Distributing Energy for a Water Works & Lighting (WWLC) before-the-meter solar facility.

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