Burns & McDonnell has completed a series of nine solar projects for Alliant Energy, an electric utility serving customers in Wisconsin. The projects, which span over 5,000 acres and generate enough electricity to serve the equivalent power demand of 170,000 homes, were delivered on-time amid labor, and supply chain restrictions. The investments in solar will help Alliant Electric save on long-term costs, according to the utility. Over 1,300 craft workers were employed during the installation of the nine utility-scale solar projects. An apprenticeship program was run through AZCO, the union construction subsidiary of B&M, which provided hands-on experience for 230 apprentices.
Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating
