Chamber Chatter #30 - Elk Creek Solar Project

<p>Presented by Menomonie Chamber of Commerce</p> <p> Guest: Ian Edwards – Manager of Project Development for Elk Creek Solar </p> <p> </p> <p>Ashley talks to Ian to get more information on the Elk Creek solar project for Dunn County, part of a plan to generate clean, emission-free energy for the area.  This 300-megawatt project is one of the largest and was recently approved. The project is expected online in a few years.</p> <p>Why was this particular piece of land selected? Why Dunn County?</p> <p>How will area residents benefit from this?</p> <p>What actually is solar energy and how does it work?</p> <p><br></p> <p>#wisconsin #solarenergy #renewalenergy #commercial #business #eauclaire #twincities </p>