What are sRECs and why do they matter?

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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

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New Solar Program for Fox Valley Residents

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The Fox Valley is the latest area in Wisconsin eligible for a solar group buy program administered through Legacy Solar Co-op.

Participants in the Fox Valley 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 in the program.

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

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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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

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What You Can Do To Reduce the Energy Costs of Your Home

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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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