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 […]
Energy Storage Batteries May Help Reduce Coal Pollution
The original article written by Chuck Quirmbach of WUWM: Gov. Tony Evers caused a bit of a stir this year when he said Wisconsin should have a goal of generating carbon-free electricity by the year 2050. That would mean no coal-fired power plants in the state, and several other changes. Energy experts say one of […]
Whitefish Bay to Install Solar Panels on Public Works Building
The original article written by Jeff Rumage of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: The installation of solar panels on the Whitefish Bay Public Works building this summer is expected to save the village $620,000 over the next 25 years. Public Works Director John Edlebeck said he began researching solar panels when resident informed him about WE […]
More Than Just Wall Candy: Why Our Accreditations Matter
At Arch Electric, we are innovators. As such, we are always looking for the next thing to improve our service and propel our company forward. The accreditations we receive are not obtained at random, or to hang another plaque on our walls. To us, they represent three core values at the heart of our business: […]
Arch Electric Opens Milwaukee Office
Arch Electric, Inc., of Plymouth, has opened a branch office in Milwaukee in response to the fast growing client base and a general public interest in solar energy there. The Arch Electric Milwaukee office is located at 2025 N. Summit Ave, Ste. 100A, just west of the McKinley Marina. The purpose of the Milwaukee office […]
InkWorks Hosts Earth Day Ribbon Cutting
Plymouth, Wisconsin– In celebration of Earth Day (April 22, 2019), Arch Electric celebrated InkWorks Printing completion of a 73.8kw solar panel system. This system, the largest in the city of Plymouth, WI, will assist InkWorks with their renewable energy initiatives and cover 55% of their electrical needs. The partnership in sustainability efforts allowed for the […]
Organic Valley Gives Nod to Arch Electric
Organic Valley Co-op recently posted a blog article highlighting their recent solar PV installation. They highlight the “sweet spot” of community-scale solar and how it is has made it possible for their Wisconsin-based facilities to be 100% powered by renewables by the end of 2019. The article also mentions how this form of more reliable […]
What’s With The Maple Syrup Already?!
We have always thought maple syrup was a pretty cool parting gift. But many may not know why we think it is so cool! Jolynn gives you a glimpse into the maple syrup legacy that is being made here at Arch: I’m Ed’s oldest daughter Jolynn, and I think it’s time to tell you all […]
InkWorks Installs Largest Solar System in Plymouth, WI
Originally posted by The Plymouth Review: With Arch Electric’s work done, the biggest solar energy system in Plymouth now belongs to InkWorks. InkWorks President Bob Travis said the project was conceptualized by Arch Electric’s Commercial Solar Experience Manager Dan Steinhardt. “It was probably a year ago that Dan came into my office,” Travis said. “Dan […]
Arch Customer Further Lowers Utility Costs with….Snow.
Eric Neusen, an Arch Electric customer, installed a 7.26kW ground mount system in September 2018. Through the use of monitoring software, he was able to detect something strange with his system during our (very) snowy Wisconsin winter. He actually saw an increase in production. TMJ4’s, Jesse Ritka met with Neusen to discuss this phenomenon. The 8% […]