Arch Electric Opens Madison Branch

Earlier this year we officially opened our new office and warehouse in Madison WI, adding to our headquarters in Plymouth our office in Milwaukee, and expanding Arch Electric’s reach into south-western and south-central Wisconsin. “The opportunity to help grow one of Wisconsin’s most respected and well-rooted solar contractors to Madison is really exciting. It’s an […]
Zinthefer Named Finalist For Wisconsin’s Sustainable Leader of the Year

Ed Zinthefer, President of Arch Electric, is one of two finalists nominated to win Wisconsin’s 2019 Sustainable Executive Leader of the Year award. This award recognizes individuals who prioritize sustainability and are making strides toward impactful change in Wisconsin. Winners are visionary leaders who take a strong stance on moving their organization and culture towards […]
NeighborWorks Green Bay Solar Dedication: Bringing Past and Future Together

This event was covered by Action 2 News. Their coverage can be found here. On Tuesday, October 8th, 2019 NeighborWorks Green Bay held a dedication ceremony for their new 64.8 kW solar PV system. This system will counterbalance their annual electric consumption by 48%, producing enough energy to power ten homes, eliminating about 64,000 pounds […]
Van Horn Hyundai Dealership Goes Solar

Plymouth based Van Horn Automotive has solar energy power at the new Hyundai auto dealership in Sheboygan on 5525 Racetrack Road along Interstate I-43. The solar energy produced is expected to generate 15% of the electricity used in the high efficiency new building for the next 25 years. The project was completed in about a […]
Battery Performance & Warranties: 7 Things to Look for in the Fine Print

We do our homework at Arch Electric. Our customer’s experience is always our number one priority. Selecting quality products with outstanding warranties is a part of that experience. The following article was found in the Solar Builder Magazine from the July/August 2019 issue. It highlights 7 things to look for in the warranty of a […]
Arch Electric Completes 133 kW Solar Project in Madison, WI

Arch Electric, Inc. of Plymouth recently completed a 133 kW solar installation on the roof of Hoffman Manufacturing Corp at 5002 Blazing Star Road in Madison, Wisconsin. This system will provide over half the electricity for the now 63,000 square foot manufacturing facility with the recently completed 38,000 square foot addition. The rest of the […]
Hot Off the Press: Arch Electric Completes 9.183 MW Portfolio in Central Wisconsin

Arch Electric, Inc., of Plymouth, recently completed several sites in Central and Southern Wisconsin as part of the Butter Solar project designed to supply power to the surrounding areas. These projects resulted from a unique collaboration between Organic Valley, OneEnergy Renewables and the participating communities. OneEnergy Renewables is a leading developer of community and utility-scale […]
5 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

On August 16th, 2019 Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers announced an executive order to create the Office of Sustainability and Clean Energy with a goal of 100% carbon-free energy bot 2050. This new office will be charged with: Work with state agencies and utilities to achieve a goal of 100% carbon-free electricity generation by 2050. Ensure […]
Third and Final Solar Garden in Solar*Connect Community Program Complete

On Tuesday, August 13th the third solar garden part of the Solar*Connect Community program through Excel Energy had its ribbon cutting ceremony. Arch Electric was responsible for the wire installation, communications programming, and system optimization and commissioning of this project. Construction on the third and final community solar garden in the Solar*Connect Community program is […]
PV Offers Easy EV Demand Solution for Grid

An article recently published by Utility Dive discusses the implications the influx of Electric Vehicles on the road will have on the electrical grid. The concern is that the projected 20 million EVs on the road by 2030 could disrupt the grid, and the utilities’ ability to be profitable, if preparatory actions are not taken […]