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MGE Proposing Major Solar Project in Fitchburg
Twenty-megawatt solar array will be largest in Dane County. MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Madison Gas and Electric (MGE) today filed an application with
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nTwenty-megawatt solar array will be largest in Dane County.\n\n MADISON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nMadison Gas and Electric (MGE) today filed an application with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSCW) for approval of a 20-megawatt (MW) solar array to be built in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Known as the O'Brien Solar Fields, the project will provide locally generated solar energy to local businesses, municipalities and public institutions under MGE's innovative Renewable Energy Rider (RER).\n\n\n\"This is an exciting project for our participating customers and for MGE. Twenty megawatts of locally generated, cost-effective carbon-free energy on our electric grid will help us achieve our goal of net-zero carbon electricity by 2050 and the sustainability goals of these customers,\" said MGE Chairman, President and CEO Jeff Keebler. \"We are thankful for their support and their participation and look forward to bringing what will be one of the largest solar arrays in the state to Dane County.\"\n\n\nMGE is partnering with the following customers on this project through RER agreements.\n\n\nCity of Fitchburg\n\"I am excited to have this project in Fitchburg. This is a fantastic location for a solar field, and I am excited the City of Fitchburg will be able to join an impressive list of customers using the energy produced by this project,\" said Aaron Richardson, Mayor of Fitchburg. \"This will bring us closer to our renewable energy goals and our entire municipal leadership is thrilled to be a part of this project.\"\n\n\nPlacon\n\"Being one of the first customers to hop on board with MGE and convert some of our energy to the O’Brien Solar Fields is very exciting. As we continuously look to improve and reduce our carbon footprint, programs like this fully promote our company mission and a cleaner community for us to live in. We are proud to be a sustainability leader within the Madison, Wis., community and packaging industry,” said Jim Hart, Placon Engineering Manager.\n\n\nPromega Corporation\n\"Promega is fortunate to be a part of such an advanced initiative for sustainable practices in our community. This array will provide over 8% of our current annual electrical consumption, complementing our current investment in solar photovoltaics on the roofs of five Promega buildings in Madison,\" explained Kevin Stefanczyk, Facilities...