A wind-energy farm that faced substantial opposition this past summer has taken another step forward.
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Alliant Energy moves forward with wind farm
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A proposed Columbia Wind Farm project in southern Wisconsin would have larger wind turbines than the 90-turbine Glacier Hills Wind Park project operated by WE Energies in northern Columbia County, Wisconsin, pictured. Alliant Energy submitted a proposal Jan. 12 to Wisconsin's Public Service Commission.
Frank Liska, right, talks to Tony Schwoerer following a meeting June 25, 2025, at Columbus High School in Columbus, Wisconsin, about the Columbia Wind Farm planned for southeastern Columbia County. Liska is a resident of Fall River, Wisconsin. He's a retired attorney and former Milwaukee County Court commissioner, and one of numerous opponents of the project.
Wind turbines for the proposed Columbia Wind Farm would be placed on rural lands in southeastern Columbia County, Wisconsin, in areas along and near Wisconsin highways 16, 60 and 146. The project was submitted Jan. 12 to Wisconsin's Public Service Commission. White dots indicate planned turbine locations, while gray dots are alternate sites.
The wind energy industry experienced a record-setting surge in capacity last year, while offshore projects struggled to find similar success.