10 Reasons to Consider Solar

10 reasons to consider solar

Drastically reduce or even eliminate your electric bills One of the largest reasons we see people go solar is to reduce or eliminate their electric bill. A monthly utility bill can be a large portion of monthly expenses for homeowners, businesses, and non-profits alike. Once a solar energy system is paid off (we will talk […]

Pumping Up Our Focus on Renewable Energy

Ampco pumps solar array

As part of our dedication to creating more environmentally friendly operations, Ampco Pumps Company has embarked on a major solar energy project with our partners at Arch Electric. In 2019, we first announced plans to construct nearly 75,000 square feet of solar panels on the rooftop of our corporate headquarters in Glendale, Wisconsin. Today, we […]

Arch Electric Opens Madison Branch

Madison office cover

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 […]

Battery Performance & Warranties: 7 Things to Look for in the Fine Print

Batteries for solar power

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 […]

5 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

5 Simple 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 […]

All For One, One for All! Community Based Solar is Saving the Day

Solar field with windmill

Last month Organic Valley hosted a ribbon cutting for their solar farm in rural Cashton, WI. This 2.34MW install officially made Organic valley the largest food company to be 100% powered by renewable energy. What’s makes this project so special? It is part of a network of projects that all started because one person had […]

PV Offers Easy EV Demand Solution for Grid

EV being charged

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 […]

More Than Just Wall Candy: Why Our Accreditations Matter

Pictures on wall

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: […]

Earth Day: A History And A Personal Call To Action!

Earth Day logo

“We disregard the needs of our ecosystem at our mortal peril That’s was the great lesson of Earth Day. It must never be forgotten.”  – Gaylord Nelson But has it been forgotten? Out of sight, out of mind is sadly the mentality of many Americans today when it comes to garbage/pollution. We see the pictures […]

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 […]

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