Alliant Energy in Wood County Receives Envision Platinum Award From Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 -- 9:01 AM

The Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure (ISI) has awarded nine of Alliant Energy’s solar projects with its highest award level, Envision Platinum, for the sustainable development, construction and operation of the facilities.

The nine Wisconsin solar projects total 664 megawatts (MW) and represent the successful execution of Alliant Energy’s Clean Energy Blueprint, a roadmap to diversify its energy resources.

All nine projects were placed into service by the end of 2023 as the energy company delivers on its purpose to serve customers and build stronger communities in a safe, cost-effective and reliable manner.

Engineering, Procurement and Construction contractor Burns & McDonnell led the construction of these projects beginning in the summer of 2021. The Envision™ framework was designed by ISI to promote more sustainable, resilient, and equitable infrastructure projects.

It is comprised of 64 sustainability and resiliency indicators (called credits) which are organized within five categories: Quality of life, leadership, resource allocation, natural world, and climate and resilience.

Projects need to receive at least 50% of the total applicable points across the credits to receive a Platinum verification award. Wood County (150 MW, Wood County):

Alliant Energy partnered with local lumber contractors and mills to implement a sustainable tree harvesting program, and nonsalable wood, such as small trees, limbs, and stumps, were chipped into usable mulch and donated to local citizens.

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