UW–Madison presentation urges Vernon County to prepare for large wind and solar projects
UW–Madison Extension summarized a DOE‑funded RESET report advising Vernon County to update plans, educate landowners, and consider permitting or zoning options before large‑scale solar and wind proposals arrive.
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Jesse Bradish, a UW–Madison Extension specialist, told the Vernon County Board that a Department of Energy‑funded RESET project collected more than 200 community comments across seven engagements to help rural counties prepare for large wind and solar development. "We formed an advisory team…we gathered over 200 comments across seven engagements," Bradish said, adding that the report offers model ordinances and lease‑checklists for landowners.
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