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Janesville approves land conveyance for Rock Energy substation to expand Innovation Park power
Summary
Council approved conveying five acres at Innovation Park to Rock Energy Cooperative to build a 30‑megawatt substation, a roughly $7.8 million project; Rock Energy will pay roughly $88,000 per acre and the city will reimburse loan interest once the substation operates at 30 MW.
The Janesville Common Council unanimously approved an agreement on Nov. 24 to convey five acres at Innovation Park to Rock Energy Cooperative for construction and operation of a 30‑megawatt electrical substation intended to increase power capacity for ongoing industrial development.
Economic Development Director Jimsey said the city purchased 132 acres of Innovation Park in 2023, constructed primary infrastructure in 2024 and established Tax…
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