US Government Building

Inflation Reduction Act Updates

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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 Energy Grants

Solar Grant Options for Wisconsin Businesses and Homeowners

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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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hat is a Carbon Footprint

What is a Carbon Footprint?

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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

What are sRECs and why do they matter?

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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

Monitor

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

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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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Buy Local

Buying Local Lessens Your Carbon Footprint

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6/29/21

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