Take Action Now: Support the Badger Hollow Wind Project!

Support the Badger Hollow Wind Project: Your Voice Matters!

If you are passionate about clean energy, rural revitalization, and protecting Wisconsin’s natural resources, it’s time to make your voice heard! The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is currently reviewing an exciting renewable energy project: the Badger Hollow Wind Project. This is the first wind project proposed in Wisconsin in over a decade, and it’s a vital step toward a cleaner, greener future for our state. Public comments are open now through December 20, and your support can make a real difference in shaping the PSC’s decision.

You have the power to influence the Public Service Commission (PSC)’s decision – submit your public comment by December 20th!

Docket: 9827-CE-100

Why Badger Hollow Matters

The Badger Hollow Wind Project represents an important opportunity to expand renewable energy in Wisconsin, bringing vital benefits to our environment, economy, and public health. Renewable energy projects like this one are essential to tackling the challenges of climate change and transitioning to a green economy.

Badger Hollow will generate up to 118 MW of clean energy, enough to power over 24,000 homes, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to planting 62 million trees. This means cleaner air and water for our communities, helping to protect our loved ones and reduce healthcare costs by mitigating pollution-related illnesses.

In addition to its environmental benefits, the project will revitalize rural areas with good-paying jobs and significant economic investments. Over its lifetime, Badger Hollow will bring $64 million to Iowa and Grant Counties, including up to $590,000 annually in local tax revenue. These funds will bolster essential public services like road repairs and infrastructure improvements, building up local communities. Moreover, the project provides financial stability to farming families through land leases, offering a reliable income source amidst fluctuating commodity prices.

Projects like Badger Hollow are vital steps toward ending our toxic relationship with fossil fuels and building a cleaner, more sustainable energy system and a prosperous economy that works for all Americans. The time to act is now.

Why Your Comment Is Crucial

The PSC considers public input as part of its decision-making process. By submitting a comment, you’re showing that Wisconsin residents support clean energy, rural revitalization, and climate action.

Your comment will help demonstrate to the PSC why Badger Hollow Wind deserves a Certificate of Public Necessity and Convenience (CPCN). Early and vocal support from stakeholders like you is essential to moving this project forward.

Submit your comment today!

We’ve provided some sample comment language and talking points below, and we encourage you to make it your own. Your comment will have much greater power if it’s written in your own words and brings in your own personal experiences, stories, and concerns.

Sample Talking Points

Feel free to use these talking points to craft your comment, and personalize your input for greater impact:

Renewable Energy for Thousands: The project will generate 118 MW of clean wind energy, powering over 24,000 homes.
Clean Air and Climate Action: The project will help reduce emissions—equivalent to planting 62 million trees. It’s a major step toward addressing climate change and improving air quality and public health.
Economic Investments: It brings over $64 million in local investments, including $590,000 annually in tax revenue to county and municipal governments. These funds can support vital infrastructure projects, such as road repairs and expanded public services.
Supporting Family Farms: Wind rental payments will provide long-term financial stability for farming families, helping sustain agricultural operations for future generations.
Job Creation: Badger Hollow will create 700 construction jobs and 5 permanent maintenance positions, boosting the local economy.

Sample Comments

Comment from a Wisconsin Resident:

“As a lifelong Wisconsinite, I am thrilled to support the Badger Hollow Wind Project (Docket 9811-CE-100). Clean energy is critical for the health and well-being of our families and communities. The emissions reductions this project offers—equivalent to planting 62 million trees—will help ensure cleaner air and lower healthcare costs by reducing pollution-related illnesses. Moreover, the economic benefits of $64 million in local investments and $590,000 in annual tax revenue will support infrastructure projects and services that improve quality of life for all residents.

This project is a win-win for Wisconsin’s environment and economy. It’s time to embrace renewable energy and show that our state is ready to lead in the fight against climate change. I urge the PSC to approve this project and grant it a Certificate of Public Necessity and Convenience (CPCN).”

Comment from a Grant or Iowa County Resident:

“As a local resident, I am proud to support the Badger Hollow Wind Project (Docket 9811-CE-100). Our rural communities are often overlooked when it comes to economic opportunities, and this project represents a chance to bring much-needed investments and stability. The $590,000 in annual tax revenue will help fund vital infrastructure improvements, while the land lease payments provide a lifeline for local farming families like mine who face unpredictable commodity prices.

Beyond the economic benefits, this project will help ensure cleaner air and water for future generations. Reducing emissions is not just about addressing climate change—it’s about protecting the health of our loved ones and lowering healthcare costs for all. I strongly encourage the PSC to approve the Badger Hollow Wind Project to strengthen our local economy and contribute to a healthier, more sustainable future.”

Join us in supporting this critical project. Submit your comment today and help Wisconsin embrace clean, renewable energy!