SUPERIOR, WI (Northern News Now) – Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers visited the Superior Solar garden Tuesday as Wisconsin continues its push towards carbon-free electricity.
Evers says the community solar garden, owned by Superior Water, Light & Power (SWL&P), is an example of a local energy project that will help Wisconsin meet its statewide clean energy goals. While the federal government has moved away from clean energy investments, Evers believes interest in clean energy remains high across the state.
Leaders at Superior Water, Light & Power (SWL&P) say the Superior Solar Garden was built for the community due to local demand.
More than 80 customers pay for a subscription to the garden and receive a credit on their monthly energy bill.
The so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill” ended the federal tax credits that helped fund the project, but SWL&P leaders remain positive about solar power.
Evers remains hopeful Wisconsin will meet its carbon-free electricity goal by 2050, pointing to projects like the Superior solar garden.
In recent years, Evers has ramped up state support and funding for clean energy and research in new technology.
SWL&P does not currently have other solar projects in the works, but leaders says that could change with demand. If the wait list for Superior Solar receives enough interest, SWL&P will look into a second phase of the project.
