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What is a Carbon Footprint?

November 21, 2022/in Advice/Education, Featured, 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

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

Switching to solar is now easier than ever

July 30, 2021/in News, sRECs

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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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

Forward to Energy Freedom

July 1, 2021/in News, sRECs

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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