What Appliances Use the Most Energy?

As electricity prices continue to rise and the power of green energy grows, understanding how power is consumed in your home or business is more important now more than ever. Many homes and businesses in Wisconsin rely heavily on electric power to maintain their daily operations, and high energy use appliances account for a significant […]
2025 Administration Change Guidance – Commercial & Industrial Solar

The 2024 Presidential Election and its outcome have pushed the discussion of energy back toward the top of mind for many Americans. During the campaign, the incoming Trump administration made our energy future a key issue, and many business leaders have questions about how solar for business will fit into that future. As the Trump […]
Understanding the Difference Between kW and kWh

When taking a look at the energy usage of your home or business, understanding the fundamental differences between kilowatt of power (kW) and kilowatt-hours (kWh) and their meanings is an important concept. People sometimes use these two terms interchangeably, but they actually measure different things. This guide will break down these terms, explain how they […]
2025 Administration Change Guidance – Residential

Recently, we’ve received questions from customers about the future of the investment tax credit (ITC). This credit currently covers 30% of a solar system’s cost for those who qualify. The coming administration promises major changes in policy and regulation. Arch is here to help homeowners understand the possible ITC options for their solar projects in […]
National State of Solar: 2024 Year Recap

Year Lookback Jobs and Environmental Benefits Utility-scale projects created over 2,500 jobs during construction and will reduce millions of tons of carbon emissions. Plans include more support for clean energy, with a target of over 3,800 MW of renewable capacity​. Wisconsin’s Solar for All program aims to help more homes in the state. It uses […]
Home and Commercial EV Charging in Wisconsin

Electric vehicles (or EV’s) are transforming the way we think about transportation. EV popularity continues to grow throughout the nation, including Wisconsin. Some states in the nation, such as California and Florida, lead the pack in terms of EV adoption, while electric vehicles in Wisconsin make up a growing 1% of all cars on the […]
2024 Election Results: Anticipated Impact on the Solar Industry

As we navigate a new administration, Arch will continue to provide updates. While solar is impacted by politics, the investment to save money and produce clean energy is something we can all get behind. Arch has seen political landscapes change over the last 20 years, and we are here as your local energy experts to […]
Understanding Wisconsin Utility Rate Increases

What You Need to Know About Wisconsin’s Utility Rate Increases Wisconsin utilities are proposing gas and electric rate increases in 2024 in order to help offset the investment in renewable and low-carbon power plant projects in the state. Large utility companies are proposing hikes, citing costs in construction of new solar, gas, wind, and battery […]
Heat Pumps and Solar: A Sustainable DuoÂ

Heat pumps are becoming more popular in Wisconsin and the U.S. They even sold more than traditional systems in 2022 and 2023, according to MIT Technology Review. However, many homeowners may not know about their benefits. Heat pumps are a great solution for sustainable home energy. They run completely on electricity! If your home has […]
Wisconsin Solar Incentives for Homeowners and Businesses

Wisconsin offers money-saving federal and state incentives for homes and businesses to make renewable energy more affordable and accessible. Homeowners and business owners can receive help from tax credits, rebates, and financing to lower the starting costs of solar power and energy storage. These money-saving incentives come from federal and state funds to support Wisconsin’s […]