Fort McCoy leaders and other officials participate in a special ribbon-cutting ceremony May 19, 2026, for the $1.4 million Microgrid with Battery Backup Project at Fort McCoy, Wis. U.S. Army Garrison-Fort McCoy partnered with Xcel Energy to complete the project. The microgrid is located on Fort McCoy and can provide a minimum of 14 days of continuous operations for facilities in the vicinity of Main Gate in the event of main grid power loss. (U.S. Army Video by Scott T. Sturkol/Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office)
