4/19/21
The Northwoods Solar Group Buy is in collaboration with Carlson Electric, a member installer. Homeowners, businesses, and nonprofit organizations in the following counties in northwest Wisconsin: Eau Claire, Chippewa, St. Croix, Douglas, Bayfield, Ashland, Iron, Burnett, Washburn, Sawyer, Price, Polk, Barron, Rusk, Dunn, Taylor, Clark.
The Dane County Solar Group Buy is endorsed by the Dane County Office of Energy and Climate Change and is in collaboration with member installers, Full Spectrum Solar and Midwest Solar Power, LLC.
Growing solar in Wisconsin starts with folks in communities like yours who are passionate about renewable energy or energy independence and are looking for ways to act.
Here are a few ways you can help spread the word about this opportunity:
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Buying Local Lessens Your Carbon Footprint
/in Advice/Education6/29/21
We already mentioned why it’s so important to support our local farmers and markets. Not only does this positively impact our economy, but it also greatly reduces our environmental pollution.
When we purchase items to be shipped to us, it takes fossil fuels to manufacture those goods and get them to the consumer. There may also be fewer regulations when it comes to pollution depending on the country where the goods were produced. The further you drive for groceries and basic necessities, the more it increases the carbon impact from driving. The more we can walk to shops, frequent our local farmer’s markets, participate in a farm share/CSA, the more we divest from fossil fuels, support our local economy, protect our environment and build a resilient system. Read more
Summer Weather is Changing and What You Can Do
/in Advice/EducationSummer – time to gather, relax and take vacations.. But the summers we remember are changing, and not for the better.
Farmers lament the severe drought in the Northwest. The National Interagency Fire Center warns California wildfires could start in June this year. And the 2021 hurricane season is predicted to be ominous, after 2020’s record breaking 30 storms.
We have the necessary tools to help prevent further damage to our climate, but they require everyone to do the work. No one is going to make the switch for you. Read more
Farmer’s Markets, CSA Farms & Solar in Wisconsin
/in Advice/EducationDo you shop at the Farmer’s Market? Or maybe you’re part of a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm this season. If so, you are a locavore, someone who buys fresh, local food grown and prepared by your favorite farm or small business.
When someone commits to buying local, they usually like knowing where their food comes from, how far it traveled, and how it was produced. It creates a relationship between the customer and the farmer and can even build community. The same is true when you support solar in Wisconsin. Read more
Project Announcements
/in News5/27/21
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
Photo credit: SpectrumNews1.com
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.
Calling All Sustainable Business Owners!
/in News5/27/21
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.
Now is the Time to get Involved in a Solar Group Buy!
/in News4/30/21
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
Announcing Legacy’s Refer-a-Friend Membership Drive
/in News4/30/21
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:
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
Meet Elise Couillard, S2S Coordinator at Legacy Solar Co-op
/in News4/19/21
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.
1.25 Million Wisconsinites Now Eligible for Two Solar Group Buys
/in News4/19/21
The Northwoods Solar Group Buy is in collaboration with Carlson Electric, a member installer. Homeowners, businesses, and nonprofit organizations in the following counties in northwest Wisconsin: Eau Claire, Chippewa, St. Croix, Douglas, Bayfield, Ashland, Iron, Burnett, Washburn, Sawyer, Price, Polk, Barron, Rusk, Dunn, Taylor, Clark.
The Dane County Solar Group Buy is endorsed by the Dane County Office of Energy and Climate Change and is in collaboration with member installers, Full Spectrum Solar and Midwest Solar Power, LLC.
Growing solar in Wisconsin starts with folks in communities like yours who are passionate about renewable energy or energy independence and are looking for ways to act.
Here are a few ways you can help spread the word about this opportunity:
Read more
March Pop-up Vaccination event thru Fitchburg Pharmacy
/in Events, News4/2/21
On Monday, March 29, the Co-op partnered with Thad Schumacher, founder and pharmacist at Fitchburg Pharmacy, to provide over 40 community members with COVID vaccinations! This pop-up vaccination location took place at Zion Faith Community in Madison, where the Co-op’s office is located.
The pharmacy continues to fulfill its mission of serving the Madison area with personal attention to individual needs.