Peter Fiala started with the co-op in 2017, primarily as its Media Director, but soon after as board member and in 2020 as the co-op vice president. In 2021, he took to opportunity to work full time expanding and coordinating our solar group buy program in multiple areas of the state. This role allowed him to work one-on-one with homeowners to educate them on the basics of solar, including cost and placement of their system, and quote analysis if needed. Peter has a long-standing passion for all things renewable and brings his experience in the nonprofit world as project and events coordinator.

Among his strengths are listening to the aspirations of individuals, business-owners and nonprofits, filling the gaps to their understanding of solar and determining and giving them the information needed for them to make an informed decision. As you know, Legacy Solar Co-op often goes the extra mile to build relationships with and meet the needs of its members and customers, something Peter is very at home doing.

In addition to project management, Peter is also in charge of monitoring all of the Co-op’s solar projects, including the City of Monona’s 4 sites from 2013 and all other since. Projects may also involve a solar loan through the co-op, either to the tax sponsor or directly to the host site.

Thank you, as always, for your dedication to solar in Wisconsin as a Legacy Solar Co-op member. If you haven’t met the rest of us, stop by our Meet the Team page and introduce yourself. Questions about any of the roles of the co-op? Drop us a line.

We are excited to announce that Legacy Solar Co-op’s Kurt Reinhold, President & CEO, received the Sustainable Leadership award from the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council (WSBC)!

WSBC helps businesses in Wisconsin transform by integrating sustainable principles and putting them into practice. The Sustainable Business Awards recognize businesses and individuals who prioritize sustainability and are making strides towards impactful change in Wisconsin.

 

“These awards are meaningful recognition of companies and leaders working to drive positive sustainable solutions through organizations or an industry,” says Jessy Servi Ortiz, Managing Director of WSBC.

 

Kurt was awarded in the category of Sustainability Champion.  The WSBC outlines that the Sustainability Champion award goes to an individual who:

• Creates systems that integrate sustainability, for example, develops metrics, policies, or processes
• Works to generate buy-in, and align sustainability with corporate culture
• Engages stakeholders on sustainability through multiple channels, recognizing and celebrating successes
• Creates opportunities for leadership and/or innovation in others or departments
• Makes sustainability personal and perhaps contributes to their community in a meaningful way
• Goes above and beyond, whether sustainability is their job title or not

Kurt will accept his award at the 2021 WSBC Conference on December 15th at the Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee, WI.

After learning of his award, Kurt was interviewed online by Jessy Servi Ortiz, Managing Director of WSBC.

Watch the interview

 

 

 

This project will be 200kW in size, consisting of a solar field of 448 bifacial solar panels on the Sheboygan Senior Community (SSC) campus. It was made possible with support from a $242,581 grant from the WI Office of Energy Innovation and $25,000 worth of donated solar panels through the Solar for Good Program, a partnership between the Couillard Solar Foundation and RENEW Wisconsin.

Legacy Solar Co-op coordinated this process and provided additional support by matching a tax sponsor with the project, which will help SSC save up to 40% or more on their energy bill. This is equivalent to about $35,000 annually. The installation will be performed by member installer Arch Electric, Inc. out of Plymouth, WI.