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Inflation Reduction Act Updates

October 16, 2023/in Advice/Education

Amid the 1,000’s of pages of official documents relating to the landmark legislation that was signed into law last August are a few very important provisions for folks interested in solar. LSC will continue to provide updates as they become available, but here is a quick guide for the solar provisions and a resource for a whole lot more. Tax-Exempt Organizations (TEOs) wanting to do solar can get our help immediately for your solar project in 2023 or 2024 or anytime in the next 9 years.
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Solar Grant Options for Wisconsin Businesses and Homeowners

August 23, 2023/in Advice/Education, Financing Solar

Legacy Solar Co-op helps our members and nonmembers navigate their project and financing options – and even write grants – through our solar consulting services.

There are several grant and incentive programs available federally and in the state of Wisconsin.

Below, we outline grant options available to Wisconsin businesses and homeowners interested in adding solar to their property.
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What is a Carbon Footprint?

November 21, 2022/in Advice/Education, sRECs

I’m sure you’ve heard of Bigfoot…

But have you heard of a Big Carbon Footprint?

A carbon footprint is the cumulative carbon waste and emissions attached to any individual, household or business. This means all the carbon emissions associated with driving, flying, using electricity, and purchasing or consumption habits that use fossil fuels as part of their processing. Read more

A Story of Unexpected Benefits of a home energy audit

A Story of Unexpected Benefits from Following a Home Energy Audit

November 14, 2022/in Advice/Education

The following story, of fictional Wisconsin homeowners Ken and Barb, illustrate the expected and unexpected benefits of following the recommendations of an energy audit. Read more

What are sRECs and why do they matter?

September 8, 2021/in Advice/Education, sRECs

Solar renewable energy certificates (sRECs) can benefit everyone. They can also be described using a lot of jargon and industry-specific context, let us break it down for you.

A Solar renewable energy certificate, sREC, is a certificate that recognizes a specific amount of  solar renewable energy generated (1000kWh), and therefore displaces the amount of fossil fuels needed. Read more

Adding Solar to Your Roof in Wisconsin: 9 FAQ’s

August 12, 2021/in Advice/Education

 

Legacy Solar Co-op is committed to being a trusted resource for individuals, businesses and not-for-profits who are considering investing in solar energy. Here are 9 of the questions we most frequently hear from our members or residents interested in solar electricity.  Read more

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What You Can Do To Reduce the Energy Costs of Your Home

July 16, 2021/in Advice/Education

We always try to empower our readers to be more energy efficient.

Of course we’d love for everyone to install a solar array on their home, property, or business, but we know some of you are looking to start small. It is often hard to know where to begin and most homeowners start with many questions and only a few answers.

Here’s a helpful chart about what you can do to reduce your energy costs today!

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Solar Renewable Energy Certificates and a Low-carbon Future

July 9, 2021/in Advice/Education, sRECs

Everyday we hear about pledges to become carbon neutral, net zero, and carbon negative, and the somewhat frantic race to do so.

Thankfully, some large corporate players have released their goals for reducing their carbon emissions, setting an important precedent that encourages other fossil-fuel-heavy entities to do the same.

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Phasing Fossil Fuels Out of Your Life in 3 Actions

July 2, 2021/in Advice/Education, sRECs

Let’s focus on the changes you can make today to reduce or avoid your fossil fuel use.

Transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, especially solar, is about easy actions you can take today and encouraging others to do the same. Read more

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Buying Local Lessens Your Carbon Footprint

June 28, 2021/in Advice/Education

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We already mentioned why it’s so important to support our local farmers and markets. Not only does this positively impact our economy, but it also greatly reduces our environmental pollution.

When we purchase items to be shipped to us, it takes fossil fuels to manufacture those goods and get them to the consumer. There may also be fewer regulations when it comes to pollution depending on the country where the goods were produced. The further you drive for groceries and basic necessities, the more it increases the carbon impact from driving. The more we can walk to shops, frequent our local farmer’s markets, participate in a farm share/CSA, the more we divest from fossil fuels, support our local economy, protect our environment and build a resilient system. Read more

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