What Appliances Use the Most Energy?

What appliances use the most energy and how solar can help offset these costs

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

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

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

Residential home with solar

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

National state of solar 2024 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

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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

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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

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 Duo 

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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

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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 […]

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