The City of Eau Claire is looking to invest more into solar energy

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – The City of Eau Claire is aiming to increase its use of renewable energy over the next 30 years.As part of the city’s proposed 2023-2027 Capital Investment Plan, the city council is looking to add two solar-powered projects that could be possible over the next couple of years.The Eau Claire city council created an investment fund a few years ago to help reach its renewable energy goals.’The Renewable Energy Investment Fund was created a few years ago to help implement the City Council’s 2050 carbon neutrality goal, along with 100% renewable energy goal,’ Senior planner for the City of Eau Claire, Ned Noel said.