Marathon County Alternative Energy Local Impact Advisory Committee - Hub City - 6/25/2026

The Marathon County Alternative Energy Local Impact Advisory Committee met on June 25, 2026, to discuss the proposed Hub City wind energy project by Alliant Energy. The meeting focused on updates from Alliant Energy regarding project status, including the submission of a 180-day notice to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin and responses to over 100 public questions. Key procurement-related topics included potential joint development agreements (JDAs) with local governments addressing road use, decommissioning responsibilities, and financial securities. The committee also reviewed public input from surveys and forums, highlighting widespread community concerns about property values, health effects, environmental impacts, and local control. While the committee’s charge was to collect concerns and report to the executive committee rather than make direct recommendations, members discussed the possibility of recommending a moratorium and emphasized the need for thorough negotiation of JDAs to protect community interests. The meeting concluded with plans to finalize a report by July 9 for the executive committee’s consideration.