Two Creeks Solar Producing Clean Energy

Wisconsin's first large-scale solar project is complete and powering Madison-area households and businesses. Our regulated utility subsidiary, Madison Gas and Electric (MGE), is a co-owner of the 150-megawatt (MW) Two Creeks Solar facility. MGE owns 50 MW. 

"We are excited that Two Creeks Solar is now generating cost-effective, carbon-free energy for all our customers," said Jeff Keebler, MGE Chairman, President and CEO. "Growing our use of renewable resources is a key strategy for achieving our goal of net-zero carbon electricity by the year 2050. The completion of Two Creeks Solar is an important step in our ongoing transition toward deep decarbonization."

Two Creeks Solar features 500,000 solar panels across 800 acres in Manitowoc County. Construction began in August 2019. Many of the facility’s components, including its half-million panels, were installed this spring and summer. It can power more than 33,000 homes. NextEra Energy Resources LLC developed and built Two Creeks Solar in partnership with MGE and Wisconsin Public Service. 

MGE targeting net-zero carbon by 2050

Consistent with the latest climate science, MGE is targeting net-zero carbon electricity by 2050. The company continues to work toward carbon reductions of at least 40% by 2030, as announced in 2015 and consistent with the landmark Paris Agreement on climate change. If MGE can go further faster in reducing carbon emissions, it will. To reach its carbon-reduction goals, MGE is growing its use of renewable energy, engaging customers around energy efficiency and facilitating the electrification of transportation, all of which are key strategies for achieving deep decarbonization.