Here is the project status on exciting renewable energy development in Wisconsin. Scroll over the icon for project information and status.
Read about the latest developments in the Wisconsin renewable energy landscape.
Bent Tree North Wind Project Approved
On April 21, Alliant Energy announced the unanimous approval of the Bent Tree North Wind project. The 153-megawatt (MW) wind project will include 32 wind turbines and expand on the existing Bent Tree Wind Farm, which has been operating successfully since 2011. Since the project is located in Minnesota but will send power to Wisconsin, it required approval in both states.
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Energy Storage Utility Aid Law Passes
On April 3, 2026, Governor Tony Evers signed a bill that allows counties and municipalities to receive shared revenue payments when a utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) is located within their borders. These payments are referred to as utility aid and will amount to $1,000 per megawatt of storage capacity. Local governments also receive utility aid payments for utility-scale renewable energy projects as well as fossil fuel projects.
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RENEW Wisconsin Supports Bent Tree North Wind Project
Wisconsin Power and Light (Alliant Energy) plans to expand its Bent Tree Wind Farm with the Bent Tree North Wind Farm project. Though located in Minnesota, the project will provide power for Alliant Energy customers here in Wisconsin. RENEW Wisconsin is advocating for approval of this project both in Minnesota and here in Wisconsin, as Alliant Energy requires approval from both the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission and the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.
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