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By Mike Leischner
Mar 3, 2021 6:04 PM
WAUSAU, WI (WSAU) As Wausau Water Works moves forward with plans for new drinking and wastewater treatment plants on the city’s north side, they’re also looking into how to power those facilities.
Public Works Director Eric Lindman says it’s possible that a seven-acre plot of land near the plants could provide enough solar energy to offset as much as 90% of the plant’s yearly power needs; allowing for more stable water rates for customers and a lowering of the city’s carbon footprint.
“I think most people know both the water and wastewater treatment facility are high users of electricity. Any way we can offset that power will significantly impact all users within the city in a positive way,” said Lindman. “Obviously solar has come a long way in the past 7-10 years as far as technology. Costs have come down a bit, and we do hope to see some additional incentives come down the line here as well.”
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