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hat is a Carbon Footprint

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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Summer Weather is Changing and What You Can Do

June 25, 2021/in Advice/Education

Summer – time to gather, relax and take vacations.. But the summers we remember are changing, and not for the better.

Farmers lament the severe drought in the Northwest. The National Interagency Fire Center warns California wildfires could start in June this year. And the 2021 hurricane season is predicted to be ominous, after 2020’s record breaking 30 storms.

We have the necessary tools to help prevent further damage to our climate, but they require everyone to do the work. No one is going to make the switch for you. Read more

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Farmer’s Markets, CSA Farms & Solar in Wisconsin

June 2, 2021/in Advice/Education

Do you shop at the Farmer’s Market? Or maybe you’re part of a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm this season. If so, you are a locavore, someone who buys fresh, local food grown and prepared by your favorite farm or small business.

When someone commits to buying local, they usually like knowing where their food comes from, how far it traveled, and how it was produced. It creates a relationship between the customer and the farmer and can even build community. The same is true when you support solar in Wisconsin. Read more

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