Wednesday, May 4, 2016

Xcel to proceed with Eau Claire solar project | Chippewa Herald

(Note- this article makes the error of comparing the kilowatt price of the solar garden with incentives factored in with the cost of rooftop solar not including incentives or tax benefits. - Joy)

LA CROSSE — Despite lower than anticipated initial interest, Xcel Energy is poised to go forward with two community solar gardens in western Wisconsin.

Filings with state utility regulators show Xcel has sold only 12 percent of the available panels but anticipates selling 95 percent by the end of the year.

The company’s first annual report to the Public Service Commission shows 42 residential customers have subscribed to just over 99 kilowatts of the 2,000 available. Four commercial subscribers have agreed to purchase more than 140 kilowatts.

Read more: http://chippewa.com/news/local/xcel-to-proceed-with-eau-claire-solar-project/article_74520b9d-be8b-5565-a004-54f730206035.html

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