Site work and new construction of a power facility in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a power facility.

The primary pumping station for the City's western pressure district utilizes a significant amount of electricity to pump water throughout the western pressure district so the construction of a solar photovoltaic system is being proposed. The City has successfully installed solar photovoltaic systems on the roofs of City Hall and the City Garage. Those systems are exceeding expectations and require minimal maintenance. While the facility's roof would not support a solar array large enough to supply the pumping station there is a significant amount of green space that could be utilized for a ground mount installation. This installation will drive down operating expenses while reducing the Utility's carbon footprint. It is estimated that this project would result in an annual reduction in electricity expenses of approximately $18,000 in today's dollars. This project is in included in the City of Wauwatosa FY 2023-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). As of February 23, 2023, further details regarding design and construction have not been identified. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.