Last Chance for the Dane County and Northwoods Wisconsin Solar Group Buys

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This is the last week for our solar group buys in Dane County and the Northwoods Wisconsin.

If you were hoping to have solar installed on your roof in 2021 please request your free assessment today!

The solar installers participating in our Solar Group Buys can generally only schedule installs into early November. By mid-August anyone interested in participating will have probably have to wait until next year. It might already be too late but act now if you’d like to get on their calendars! Read more

New Solar Program for Iowa County Residents

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August 3, 2021

Iowa County is the latest Wisconsin county to be eligible for a solar group buy administered through Legacy Solar Co-op.

Participants in the Iowa County Solar Group Buy program receive education, a property specific solar report and special pricing and financing options to help them select and install solar on their home or small business.

There is no cost to participate and those who choose to purchase solar through the group buy receive special rates and financing options. Read more

Switching to solar is now easier than ever

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Legacy Solar Co-op’s Switch-to-Solar program (S2S) offers solar renewable energy certificates (sRECs) as a way for everyone to access the benefits of solar, Wisconsin installed solar systems, and a low-carbon future.

In July we announced an expanded program with more options to help you counter your carbon emissions and reach your personal sustainability goals.

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The Sun is Setting on these 2021 Solar group Buys

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Solar group buys in Dane County and the Northwoods Wisconsin are ending soon.

 

There isn’t much time left.

The solar installers participating in our Solar Group Buys report that their schedules are almost full. By mid-August anyone interested in participating will have probably have to wait until next year. Read more

Forward to Energy Freedom

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Legacy Solar Co-op is pleased to announce an expanded Switch to Solar program with more options to subscribe and counter your carbon emissions.

Starting July 1st we roll out a campaign to bring Power to the People. At Legacy Solar Co-op, we believe everyone has the right to access solar energy, whether it is distributed through their community’s infrastructure or installed on their own home or property. Read more

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Project Announcements

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5/27/21

Kathy’s House

Photo credit: Kathy’s House

Located near the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center in Wauwatosa, Kathy’s House recently switched on its 77 kW solar array thanks to the help of Legacy Solar Co-op, Renew Wisconsin, the Midwest Renewable Energy Association and generous donors. Kathy’s House provides affordable lodging and a supportive environment for those who need to travel to Milwaukee for medical care. Solar generated from their new array will take care of approximately 40% of the building’s energy needs, saving money that can go toward supporting its guests. Read project overview and watch their story on WISN.

 

All Saints Lutheran Church

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We are also celebrating a new 20kW solar array on All Saints Lutheran Church in Fitchburg this month, a system that will generate close to all of their energy from the sun! Member installer Midwest Solar Power LLC completed the installation. The church received support from Legacy Solar Co-op and a RENEW Wisconsin Solar for Good grant, but the driving force came from within the congregation, which has a true dedication to renewable energy.

 

 

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Calling All Sustainable Business Owners!

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5/27/21

We are thrilled to be updating our Switch to Solar (S2S) program and providing our members and the general public with more ways to consider and counter their carbon footprint. We are also considering carbon footprint calculators in addition to educational resources about carbon pricing markets and how we collectively achieve carbon-neutrality in the coming years.

We’re also reaching out to partner with you in order to help subscribers counter their carbon emissions with the annual or monthly purchase of S2S solar renewable energy credits (RECs) and receive a green shopping perk! Research shows that 60-75% of consumers ages 18-40 actively seek green products and are willing to pay more for them. We believe we can help reach new customers with curated rewards connected to our Switch 2 Solar (S2S) program. For more information or to discuss your options, please contact the S2S Coordinator, Elise, at elise@legacysolarcoop.org or 608-957-9508.

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Now is the Time to get Involved in a Solar Group Buy!

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4/30/21

Why now? As we respond to dozens of interested homeowners, businesses and nonprofits, we are cognizant that installer schedules are filling up. It may be April (almost May) now, but soon enough you may have to wait several months, or even until 2022 to have your system installed. We also want to make sure you take advantage of group buy pricing. As materials costs rise, so do installation costs.

What can you do next?

Visit our solar group buy webpage, where you can: Read more

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Announcing Legacy’s Refer-a-Friend Membership Drive

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4/30/21

Thank you so much for being a part of Legacy Solar Co-op!

As a member-owned cooperative, we depend on you to help us achieve our mission of building a solar legacy for Wisconsin. Your support has already helped us:

  • Provide unique funding for more than 20 solar projects involving nonprofit organizations and offer consulting advice to many more
  • Start a group buy program focusing on solar for homeowners and small businesses
  • Help make over 2 megawatts of solar power a reality for Wisconsin residents, organizations and communities

To continue this good work we need to continue to expand our membership. You can help (and maybe win a prize) by encouraging new memberships. Read more

Elise Couillard

Meet Elise Couillard, S2S Coordinator at Legacy Solar Co-op

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Elise Couillard

4/19/21

Elise Couillard has recently become the Switch 2 Solar (S2S) Coordinator with Legacy Solar Co-op. She is also currently the Treasurer for the Couillard Solar Foundation.

When Elise isn’t promoting solar, reducing food waste and pulling recyclable items out of the trash, you may find her working on her tiny house on wheels or watching wildlife. Elise holds a BS in Biology and Psychology and a MSc in Biology, and will always love field research and behavioral ecology. Ultimately, she centers much of what she does around making a positive impact on earth and having a small carbon footprint.

Read more about the S2S Program.