AES’ Isabelle Creek project is a planned solar facility northeast of Bay City in the Town of Hartland, Pierce County, Wisconsin.
Project overview
75 MWac solar
Enough clean energy to power around 18,000 Wisconsin homes annually
Pierce County, WI
Project details
- The project will likely lease around 1,000 acres due to forested areas and other areas of avoidance, but aims for 550 buildable acres of privately-owned land for the project. This is equivalent to .4% of farmland in Pierce County, Wisconsin.
- At the end of the project's life, a decommissioning plan allows for the land to return to agricultural use or other uses consistent with land-use policies at the time.
Expected project timeline
Economic and environmental benefits
We believe in being a good neighbor, ensuring responsible clean energy development that benefits both the environment and local communities without burdening existing infrastructure.
146,000 MWh
Carbon-free electricity generated each year, improving air quality and reducing CO2 emissions
Approximately $8 million Expected to generate utility aid payments to Pierce County and $6 million to Hartland Township
200+ jobs
Expected to be created during peak construction
Clean energy benefits local communities
- Long-term revenue to counties and towns
- Job creation during construction and operation
- Landowner income diversification, keeping land in the family
- Local economic stimulus during construction
- Affordable, reliable, locally produced clean energy
- Improved air quality and reduced CO2 emissions
- Social impact funding to area community organizations and non-profits
- Non-permanent development and low-impact construction that ensures land can be sensitively restored to pre-project conditions at the end of the project’s life
Best practices in responsible and sustainable development
At AES, safety is our highest priority, and we’ve focused on improving lives for more than 40 years. As a leading innovator in energy solutions, sustainability is core to both our strategy and our culture. We are committed to responsible land use and incorporating sustainable best practices into the entire project lifecycle, contributing to building a domestic circular renewables economy and reducing foreign dependence.
Environmental and technical studies
We conduct a series of studies that ensure our projects are thoughtfully and responsibly designed in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations:
- Wetland and Waterbody Study
- Threatened and Endangered Species Habitat Assessment
- Historical and Archaeological Study
- Environmental Site Assessment
- Hydrology Study
- Topographic Survey
- Geotechnical Survey
Partnering with communities for the future of energy
At AES, we understand that our success as a company is only as strong as our partnerships with the communities where we operate. That’s why we partner with communities, customers, state agencies, higher education, elected officials, and other key stakeholders to understand how we can best work together to support sustainable social and economic development that complements the local geography and unique culture, to improve lives and build stronger communities.
Learn more about the ways the Isabelle Creek project will benefit the community
Meet your AES team
Scott Groux
Developer
Megan Lisburg
Permitting
Katie Haarsager
Stakeholder Relations Manager
Contact us
We want to hear from you! We appreciate your interest in AES’ Isabelle Creek project.
Email: WIStakeholderrelations@aes.com
Phone: (534) 248-8930