About Legacy Solar Co-op
Solar power builds resiliency in our neighborhoods and encourages us to be good stewards of our air, water and earth. Solar energy is reliable technology with long-term benefits. This is true for individuals, communities and organizations committed to making financially and ecologically sound decisions.
Who is the Legacy Solar Co-op?
Legacy Solar Co-op is a Wisconsin-based, member-owned cooperative providing solar and energy efficiency products and services. Our goal is to bring people together to support local and statewide solar and other clean energy initiatives.
We believe that the future of our planet depends on taking action now. The “Legacy” in Legacy Solar Co-op refers to the endurance of the solar projects we support, which will last for 4 decades or more. It’s also a reference to the collective contribution we make towards a clean, renewable energy supply for our communities.
Our Vision and Mission
To build a sustainable legacy that helps protect the earth through the growth of solar energy. We believe that local control and local ownership of energy projects is the best way to build economic justice and resiliency in our communities.
Why Join Legacy Solar Co-op?
Legacy Solar Co-op offers ways to support a solar future in any way you feel comfortable. The issues we all face regarding climate change are complex. Joining LSC and participating in our programs is the easiest thing you can do today to provide a cleaner, safer future for Wisconsin.
What Does Legacy Solar Co-op Do?
There are 4 ways Legacy Solar Co-op pursues our mission of growing solar technology in Wisconsin.
Education
Through our newsletter, articles and presentations, we help interested people learn more about the benefits of solar and energy efficiency.
Consulting
Legacy Solar Co-op offers consulting services for anyone interested in going solar. We help homeowners, businesses, and communities navigate smooth and successful projects. We specialize in helping community and service organizations overcome their particular financial hurdles.
Switch-to-Solar (S2S) program
Not everyone can have a solar array on their roof. Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) sold through our S2S program are an affordable and easy way to support the development of solar where you live. Starting at just $10 a month, offset your energy use by buying RECs produced by local solar producers.
Slice of Sun Solar Bonds – Investing in Solar
LSC’s Slice-of-Sun Solar bonds offer a way for you to support solar projects and get a modest return. Buy bonds to support solar in general or for a particular project you care about. Our solar bonds are flexible and offer a reliable return. Recognized in 2019 by RENEW Wisconsin for our innovative approach to solar investing, our unique program has already helped dozens of communities and organizations create a legacy for themselves and support a cleaner future for Wisconsin.
Become an equity owner (member) of the Co-op today, and be a part of something bigger than one home, one neighborhood, or one city solar project. Help us help communities all around Wisconsin create their own clean energy future.
Other Helpful Information
- See the 2020 Annual Report: Read on to see what our members, project participants, volunteers, and friends of the Co-op made possible, including completed projects, the Western Dane County Solar Group Buy and other accomplishments
- See our Project List
- Case Study: Willy Street Co-op East
