Doing Solar Right in Milwaukee, WI

We get a lot of questions from our neighbors about if their home is right for solar. Especially in Milwaukee, the first thought is to assume you need a perfect roof for solar. They think that maybe solar works well on farmhouses with no other buildings around to shade, no neighbors to worry about, and […]

MadiSUN Solar Group Buy

MadiSun solar group buy Logo

https://youtu.be/Mx4I56GoPL0 Arch Electric is proud to share that we have been chosen as one of the contractors for the MadiSUN Solar Group Buy hosted by Renew Wisconsin, Dane County, and the City of Madison, WI. All information reflected here has been gathered from www.madisunsolar.org  Join us for the free webinars, hosted by Renew Wisconsin, to […]

Wauwatosa Adds Solar Panels to City Hall & Public Library

Arch Electric proudly announced today that it completed the installation of a new solar panel system for the city of Wauwatosa. Located atop the building that houses the city hall, civic center, and public library, use of the solar panels is estimated to reduce the city’s energy costs by approximately $40,000 annually. Wauwatosa is leading […]

Grow Solar Greater Milwaukee Group Buy

Arch Electric - Wisconsin Solar Installation Experts - Grow Solar Logo

Arch Solar is thrilled to be the chosen contractor for the Milwaukee Solar Group Buy! Thinking about going solar? Grow Solar Greater Milwaukee is a great way to reduce your energy bills, support the local economy, and help create a healthier environment! If you are a Milwaukee County home or business owner, attend a free, […]

What Does it Mean to “Do Solar Right”?

At Arch, we pride ourselves on “doing solar right since 2003”, but what does that mean for our customers? Here are three ways you can know your solar project is done right:  One size does not fit all; we need your energy bills   It is easy to think that getting a solar quote can be […]

Is My Roof Right for Solar Panels?

Rooftop solar

Are you dreaming of solar but concerned that your roof isn’t right for it? Maybe you don’t think you have enough south-facing area, or the pitch might be too steep? Don’t count yourself out just yet! When you have your system designed and installed by industry experts like the Arch Electric team, you have more […]

What does “NABCEP Certified” Actually Mean?

What is NABCEP and Why Does It Matter?

The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) is the most widely recognized certification organization for professionals in the field of renewable energy. Almost every industry develops certification organizations, from Finance (CPA) to Project Management (PMI). These organizations not only develop the profession; they protect and empower the consumer. NABCEP helps renewable energy employers […]

First Enphase Battery System Installed in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Enphase batteries

Arch Electric is proud to have recently installed the first Enphase Ensemble Home Battery Solution in Wisconsin. The 15.4Kwh Ensemble consists of 4 Enphase battery modules, paired with a 28-panel solar system. Batteries boost home solar systems by providing seamless backup power for appliances or even a whole home during utility outages. Batteries also magnify […]

Agrihoods & Energy Storage: The Future of Rural Living?

Rural living title

Wisconsin’s first “Agrihood” offers a collaborative community located around a farm setting where residents can connect with nature and their neighbors while having the opportunity to enjoy farm-to-table living. Combining new technology with old solutions to farming challenges, residents of the Agape Agrihood are embracing this connection to nature with clean, renewable solar energy with […]

Solar Incentive Programs in 2021

Green incentives

The team at Arch Electric wants to highlight two important programs that our customers can take advantage of: The Focus on Energy Program (FOE) and the Federal Incentive Tax Credit (FITC). Both programs were instituted to help growing solar markets mature and incentivize renewable energy projects. As solar prices in Wisconsin continue to fall these […]

At A Glance

  • System Size

    173.6kw

  • Estimated Savings

    $28,483 Annually

  • Utility Provider

    WE Energies

  • Connection Type

    Net Metered

  • Environmental Equivalents

    184,864 Pounds of Coal

At A Glance

  • System Size

    26kw

  • Estimated Savings

    $4,238 Annually

  • Utility Provider

    Two Rivers Water & Light

  • Connection Type

    Parallel Generation

  • Environmental Equivalents

    2,411,958 Smartphones Charged

At A Glance

  • System Size

    23.8kw

  • Estimated Savings

    $3,716 Annually

  • Utility Provider

    Alliant Energy

  • Connection Type

    Parallel Generation

  • Environmental Equivalents

    1,948 Pounds of Coal

At A Glance

  • System Size

    197.6kw

  • Estimated Savings

    $22,293 Annually

  • Utility Provider

    WE Energies

  • Connection Type

    Net Metered

  • Environmental Equivalents

    20,695 Gallons of Gas

At A Glance

  • System Size

    149.5kw

  • Estimated Savings

    $23,913 Annually

  • Utility Provider

    WE Energies

  • Connection Type

    Net Metered

  • Environmental Equivalents

    1.8 Tanker Trucks of Gas

At A Glance

  • System Size

    123kw

  • Estimated Savings

  • Utility Provider

    Madison Gas & Electric

  • Connection Type

    Parallel Generation

  • Environmental Equivalents

    13,709,514 Smartphones Charged

At A Glance

  • System Size

    389kw

  • Estimated Savings

    $56,681 Annually

  • Utility Provider

    WE Energies

  • Connection Type

    Net Metered

  • Environmental Equivalents

    44,398,424 Smartphones Charged

At A Glance

  • System Size

    133.2kw

  • Estimated Savings

    $1,114,935

  • Utility Provider

    Madison Gas & Electric

  • Connection Type

    Parallel Generation

  • Environmental Equivalents

    14,727 Gallons of Gas

At A Glance

  • System Size

    25.7kw

  • Estimated Savings

  • Utility Provider

    WE Energies

  • Connection Type

    Parallel Generation

  • Environmental Equivalents

    26,293 Pounds of Coal

At A Glance

  • System Size

    26kw

  • Estimated Savings

  • Utility Provider

    Alliant Energy

  • Connection Type

    Parallel Generation

  • Environmental Equivalents

At A Glance

  • System Size

    28.86kw

  • Estimated Savings

  • Utility Provider

    WE Energies

  • Connection Type

    Net Metered

  • Environmental Equivalents

At A Glance

  • System Size

    43.6kw

  • Estimated Savings

    $151,039

  • Utility Provider

    WE Energies

  • Connection Type

    Net Metered

  • Environmental Equivalents

    4,817,623 Smartphones Charged

At A Glance

  • System Size

    73.84kw

  • Estimated Savings

    $329,713

  • Utility Provider

    Plymouth Utilities

  • Connection Type

    Parallel Generation

At A Glance

  • System Size

    64.845kw

  • Estimated Annual Savings

    $21,442

  • Utility Provider

    WPS

  • Connection Type

    Parallel Generation

At A Glance

  • System Size

    133kw

  • Estimated Savings

    $386,522

  • Utility Provider

    Alliant Energy

  • Connection Type

    Parallel Generation

  • Environmental Equivalents

    12,550 Gallons of Gas

At A Glance

  • System Size

    26.6kw

  • Estimated Anual Savings

    $3,953

  • Utility Provider

    Alliant Energy

  • Connection Type

    Parallel Generation

  • Environmental Equivalents

    12,578 Pounds of Coal

At A Glance

  • System Size

    128.7kw

  • Estimated Savings

    $513,821

  • Utility Provider

    Manitowoc Public Utilites

  • Connection Type

    Parallel Generation

  • Environmental Equivalents

    13,964,512 Smartphones Charged

At A Glance

  • System Size

    45.5kw

  • Estimated Savings

    $275,531

  • Utility Provider

    WE Energies

  • Connection Type

    Parallel Generation

  • Environmental Equivalents

    4,679,952 Smartphones Charged

At A Glance

  • System Size

    1.825 MW

  • Estimated Savings

    $103,000 Annually

  • Utility Provider

    WE Energies

  • Connection Type

    Direct Sell Rate Tariff

  • Environmental Equivalents

    1,740,000 ton of CO2 emissions

At A Glance

  • System Size

    388.8kw

  • Annual Savings

    $51,288

  • Utility Provider

    WE Energies

  • Connection Type

    Net Metering

  • Environmental Equivalents

    26,104 gallons of gasoline consumed. 22,789 gallons of diesel consumed. 256,673 pounds of coal burned. 3.1 tanker trucks' worth of gasoline.

At A Glance

  • System Size

    388.9kw

  • Annual Savings

    $51,340

  • Utility Provider

    WE Energies

  • Connection Type

    Net Metering

  • Environmental Equivalents

    26,135 gallons of gasoline consumed. 22,815 gallons of diesel consumed. 256,973 pounds of coal burned. 3.1 tanker trucks' worth of gasoline.

At A Glance

  • System Size

    299.3kw

  • Annual Savings

    $42,934

  • Utility Provider

    WE Energies

  • Connection Type

    Net Metering

  • Environmental Equivalents

    20,076 gallons of gasoline consumed. 17,526 gallons of diesel consumed information. 197,404 pounds of coal burned.

At A Glance

  • System Size

    50.7 kW - DC

  • Estimated Savings

    $10,329

  • Utility Provider

    WE Energies

  • Connection Type

    Line Side/Parallel Generation (CGS-NM)

  • Environmental Equivalents

    361,853lbs of coal burned annually

At A Glance

  • System Size

    31.87 kW

  • Estimated Savings

    $4,998 Anually

  • Utility Provider

    WE Energies

  • Connection Type

    Monthly Net Metering (CGS-NM)

  • Environmental Equivalents

    CO2 Emissions: 22.6 Metric Tons 2,341 Gallons of Gasoline

At A Glance

  • System Size

    370kw

  • Estimated Savings

    $1,053,732

  • Utility Provider

    Alliant Energy

  • Connection Type

    Parallel Generation

  • Environmental Equivalents

    401,786 lbs. of Coal or 44,218,770 smartphones charged.

At A Glance

  • System Size

    389kw

  • Estimated Savings

    $1,190,164

  • Utility Provider

    WE Energies

  • Connection Type

    Net Metering

  • Environmental Equivalents

    384,108 lbs. of Coal or 42,273,187 smartphones charged