Why Should I Consider Solar in 2023?
On the one hand, nobody wants to outlay tens of thousands of dollars on anything right now. On the other hand, solar energy is literally the best investment you can make at this moment and the most likely to steady your finances through uncertain times. Hear us out in 4 easy steps: 1.The cost of gasoline in 1993 was […]
What is Driving Wisconsin Businesses Toward Sustainability
It can be tough to tell when something is just a buzzword or if there is really meaning and action behind the latest business term. Sustainability, Environmental Responsibility, Renewable Targets, etc. These phrases have been commonplace in business for almost a decade, but only recently have we really seen a mainstream push toward concrete action […]
California Just Passed New Net Metering Laws – What Does This Mean for Wisconsin?
In December 2022, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) unanimously voted to approve Net Energy Metering 3.0 (NEM), slashing payments for excess solar production sent to the grid by 75%. If you have been following energy news you will know one of the biggest stories this year was California’s NEM 3.0 Ruling. Essentially, the NEM ruling changes the […]
Wisconsin Family is Allowed to Host a Third-Party Owned Solar System
On December 1, 2022, the Public Service Commission (PSC) ruled that a Stevens Point family can access electricity under contract from a third-party owned solar PV system. What is Third-Party Ownership and Why Does it Matter? Third-party ownership (TPO) is a financing solution for homeowners to gain the benefits of having a solar system on […]
2023 We Energies Rate Increase: How Solar Can Help
We Energies Sets 11% Price Hike Rate for 2023 As utility hikes continue to happen, solar is a great option to control your energy costs. What Does the Recent We Energies Rate Increase Mean for My Electricity Bill? You may have seen the news that We Energies is going to hike rates for homeowners nearly […]
Installing Solar In The Winter
With Winter around the corner, you might wonder, ‘What happens with solar installs when it snows?’ Our professional installers know exactly how to work with solar in every season! Do Solar Installs Pause in The Winter? No, solar installs do not pause in the winter. We can continue installing as long as it is deemed […]
Arch Solar Takes Top Spot on 2022 Top Solar Contractors List
Arch Solar Takes Top Spot on 2022 Top Solar Contractors List Plymouth, WI, July 26th, 2022 — Despite concerns over supply chain interruptions and tariff investigations, the U.S. solar industry saw record solar and energy storage demand in 2021. Arch can attest to this, having one of its busiest years yet. Solar Power World has […]
A Financial Perspective on Solar Energy
A Financial Perspective on Solar Energy with Jeff Ray, Arch Director of Finance Considering solar energy as a home or business owner involves a lot of different considerations; environmental, energy independence, aesthetics, building value, and the financial aspects. I’ll just focus on the last of these today as finance is my area of expertise. As […]
The Evolution of Solar Panel Aesthetics
Since the dawn of the solar industry, we have witnessed solar technology improve by leaps and bounds, and with that is not only the efficiency of the solar panel but also its aesthetics. Comments from consumers have driven designers to enhance the look of modules to be as sleek as possible: “But what about the […]
Renew Wisconsin 2021 Business Of The Year
2/15/2022 Contact: JD Smith # 920-838-6471 Email: Jsmith@archelec.com Home-grown Wisconsin Business weathers two decades of the solar industry’s ups and downs to earn a place in the sun as Renew WI’s “Renewable Energy Business of the Year” Back in 2003, when Ed Zinthefer founded Arch on his farm in Sheboygan County, many of his colleagues […]