Community and commercial solar projects completed with help from Legacy Solar Cooperative.

WES Engineering installed Literacy Network's Racking System

Literacy Network of Dane County

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LOCATION: Madison, Wisconsin  |  CAPACITY: 19 kW  |  PROJECT COMPLETED: December 2018

SOLAR CONTRACTOR:
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Founded in 1974, the Literacy Network teaches reading, writing, communication and computer skills to approximately 1,000 low-income Dane County adults each year (90% are people of color; 67% are women). A staff of 28 and nearly 900 annual volunteers help participants achieve financial security, well-being and deeper engagement with their families and the community.

In fall 2016, after renting for more than 40 years, Literacy Network purchased and renovated the building at 701 Dane Street, with nearly four times more space than their previous location.

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Pine Valley Community Village sign

Pine Valley Community Village

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LOCATION:  Richland Center, Wisconsin   |   CAPACITY:  179.8 kW   |   COMPLETION DATE: September 2023

SOLAR CONTRACTOR:

Solar Connection

 

 

Pine Valley Community Village consists of a 80-bed skilled care facility, and a 16-unit Assisted Living facility.

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Rooted's Troy Farm

Rooted: Troy Farm

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LOCATION:  Madison, Wisconsin   |   CAPACITY:  5.18 kW   |   COMPLETION DATE: August 2023

SOLAR CONTRACTOR:
Full Spectrum Solar

Troy Farm is an urban training and production farm located in Madison and operated by the nonprofit organization Rooted, WI, Inc. Rooted’s programs are devoted to increasing equitable access to land, fresh food, and learning opportunities in Madison and throughout Dane County.

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Solar panels for Curative Connections

Curative Connections

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LOCATION:  Green Bay, Wisconsin   |   CAPACITY:  280 kW   |   COMPLETION DATE: January 2023

SOLAR CONTRACTOR:

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Curative Connections is a non-profit in Brown County, Wisconsin that helps seniors and adults with disabilities navigate options that support their goals for independence through a proactive approach to care and a clear focus on individual needs. Founded in 1948, they are a mission-driven and values-focused organization supporting a culture of gentleness.

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Racine County Food Bank

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LOCATION:  Racine, Wisconsin   |   CAPACITY:  38 kW   |   COMPLETION DATE: May 2023

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Racine County Food Bank, formed in 1983, serves as Racine County’s “United Way of Food” and distributes food, free of charge to food pantries, emergency shelters, community meal sites and social service agencies throughout Racine County.

Starting with several cases of donated food and a part-time coordinator, the agency has since grown to 4 staff members who, with hundreds of volunteers, manage the collection, warehousing and distribution of over 1,000,000 pounds of food each year.

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Aerial view of Emmanual Community Methodist Church solar panels and ribbon cutting

Emmanuel Community United Methodist Church

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LOCATION:  Menominee Falls, Wisconsin   |   CAPACITY:  65.86 kW   |   COMPLETION DATE: May 2023

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Emmanuel Community United Methodist Church serves Menomonee Falls and surrounding communities. They have many ministry groups including a very active mission outreach team and green team caring for God’s creation.

We worship in both a traditional sanctuary and large multi-purpose room. Our variety of ministry and study groups meet in different rooms throughout our building.

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Perennial Co-op Rooftop

Perennial Cooperative

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LOCATION:  Madison, Wisconsin   |   CAPACITY:  14.4 kW   |   COMPLETION DATE: February 2023

SOLAR CONTRACTOR:
Full Spectrum Solar

Perennial Co-op is an 11-member housing co-op that provides permanent affordable housing on Madison’s south-east side of town.

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Mt Zion Baptist Church

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LOCATION:  Madison, Wisconsin   |   CAPACITY:  21.6 kW   |   COMPLETION DATE: August 2022

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Founded in 1911, Mt Zion Baptist is a Madison church dedicated to their core values:  “to live our faith, love our family, and lift our community.”

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Neshkoro Fire District

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LOCATION:  Neshkoro, Wisconsin   |   CAPACITY:  14.8 kW   |   COMPLETION DATE: November 2021

SOLAR CONTRACTOR:

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The Neshkoro Fire District serves the Village of Neshkoro, the Town of Neshkoro, the Town of Crystal Lake (all in Marquette County), and a portion of the Town of Marion in Waushara County.  They provide fire suppression, emergency first response, and SCUBA dive team support to this area along with mutual aid to neighboring areas.

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American Birkebiener Headquarters & Halfway House

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LOCATION:  Hayward, Wisconsin   |   CAPACITY:  31.3 kW   |   COMPLETION DATE: October 2021

SOLAR CONTRACTOR: TruNorth Solar

 

The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation (ABSF) is a nonprofit organization based in Hayward, Wisconsin, USA. It is primarily known for organizing and hosting the American Birkebeiner Ski Race, often referred to simply as the “Birkie.”

Through the Birkie Green initiative, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation not only fosters a passion for cross-country skiing and outdoor recreation but also demonstrates a forward-thinking ethos that resonates with the broader global movement towards environmental stewardship.
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Cashton Elementary

Cashton Elementary School

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LOCATION:  Cashton, Wisconsin   |   CAPACITY:  65.86 kW   |   COMPLETION DATE: August 2021

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Cashton Elementary School is a Wisconsin public K-12 education organization located in La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

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