Legacy Solar Co-op

Legacy Solar Cooperative is one of 25 organizations in the US to win a Phase 1 “Community Power Accelerator Prize” through the federal Department of Energy. Community solar gives greater access to the meaningful benefits of solar energy generation, with positive impacts especially helping low-to-moderate income members, renters and those for whom traditional rooftop solar is unavailable. Legacy Solar Co-op is honored to be among the 25 Phase 1 organizations selected to expand a robust network of community solar projects. We work hard to bring meaningful benefits to our 280+ members and everyone we work with, and we want to especially expand the choice to generate your own energy and make a transition from fossil fuel sources. Legacy Solar Co-op has helped to place more than 4 megawatts of solar electric projects across Wisconsin. One megawatt equals 1 million watts or 1,000 kilowatts, roughly enough electricity for the instantaneous demand of 750 homes at once. Installations have included schools, churches, a fire district, businesses and residential units. Legacy Solar Co-op’s focus has been securing funding for solar projects through a bond program that allows individuals to “buy-in” to a solar installation for as little as $250. Joe Kremer will represent Legacy Solar Co-op in the accelerator and work to develop and fund more Wisconsin projects. Learn more here about Legacy Solar Cooperative: https://lnkd.in/gyWGCMk7 Learn more here about the federal competition: https://lnkd.in/eUBCf92e

Legacy Solar Co-op is excited to see the new, shiny solar array at Willy Street Co-op's west, installed by Full Spectrum Solar's crew! We are happy to be part of the planning of this project.

Congratulation to First Unitarian Society of Madison -- 5 years of solar! Over the years, FUS staff and board, the Sustainability Ministry Team, with the support of the FUS community, developed a sustainable, carbon neutral vision. With some help from Legacy Solar Co-op, this includes a 83kW solar panel system that was added to its campus in October of 2019! https://bit.ly/48gSWXD 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗼-𝗼𝗽: 𝘛𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘞𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘯. Join us!

Looking to reduce your carbon footprint? 🌍✨ Switch-to-Solar lets you offset your emissions while directly supporting the growth of solar energy in Wisconsin! Whether it’s your home energy use, commute, or even a one-time event, you can make a positive impact and help create cleaner air and water for everyone. #GoSolar #CleanEnergy #Sustainability #ReduceCarbon https://bit.ly/38LZm30 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗼-𝗼𝗽: 𝘛𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘞𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘯. Join us!

Interested in exploring how solar on your school can help with emergency preparedness? Consider attending "How Solar Supports Emergency Preparedness" on October 22 at the Midwest Renewable Energy Association in Custer, WI. The event is free and open to the public. Register by emailing Director@CouillardSolarFoundation.org. Couillard Solar Foundation

Did you know that Legacy Solar Co-op of Wisconsin provides 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴? 🌞 Our client list includes businesses and individual homeowners, but 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 (including local governments, faith- and service-based organizations) with special project concerns. Legacy Solar Co-op helps you bring your solar project to life. -- Navigate the project development process, including product research and site evaluation -- Find reliable, quality vendors -- Find the best way to pay for your solar project, including possible financial assistance options -- Help educate and inform your stakeholders Reach out today to help get your solar project off the ground! https://bit.ly/3Y9kWsV 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗼-𝗼𝗽: 𝘛𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥 𝘢 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘢𝘳 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘤𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘞𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘯. Join us!

🌞 Looking to go solar in Wisconsin? There are numerous federal and state grant and incentive programs available to help you make the transition! Legacy Solar Co-op helps Wisconsin community institutions navigate their solar financing options. We'll even help write RFP's and grants through our solar consulting services. Discover more about solar grants available to Wisconsin organizations: https://bit.ly/4gDixO7

We remember the day we signed a contract with the Dane County Humane Society to help bring their solar project to life. There was a lot of excitement then, and we didn't how just how incredible their project would become. From looking at their electrical loads, discussing design options, getting bid requests for the project and discussing financing, we made sure they knew we were their advocate from start to finish. The end result is true to our principles as a cooperative, and we cooperated with some fantastic partners on this one. Thank you Storysage Productions for helping us capture the story: https://lnkd.in/gyujfPWg

Many long hours, all worth it, were spent on this project and we couldn't be more in awe of it. True Cooperation at work!

2023 Annual Membership Meeting Wednesday, December 6, 2022: 6:00-8:30pm Goodman Community Center Brassworks Building, 214 Waubesa St., Madison, WI Lau Christensen Room RSVP by December 4th You are cordially invited to attend the Membership Meeting for Legacy Solar Co-op, to be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2022 between 6:00pm and 8:30pm, in-person, with food, beer & wine provided. Regardless of your status as an Annual Member, a Lifetime Member, as a representative of an Institution Member, or even just curious about becoming a Member of our cooperative, you are invited to attend and participate in the review of our work in solar since our last member meeting this past December and what lies ahead for us in 2024.