Article originally published by Urban Milwaukee
[In 2019] The Milwaukee solar group buy program wrapped up its most successful year to date, resulting in 48 homeowners installing 255.70 kilowatts of new solar installations. In addition to federal tax credits and state rebates, participants also received an average of $450 in rebates from the solar installer. Solar arrays installed through this year’s program will offset emissions equivalent to 235,541 pounds of coal burned annually and will save an estimated $41,000 a year in electric bills…
The solar installer for the program was Arch Electric, a Wisconsin-based solar energy company that had recently opened its Milwaukee office…
Mayor Tom Barrett says, “Our Milwaukee Shines solar program is working to make it easier and more affordable to install solar here in Milwaukee. The City has drastically reduced permitting fees for solar, developed an affordable solar loan program with Summit Credit Union and, along with our group buy partners, has facilitated the installation of 870 kilowatts of solar on 217 Milwaukee area homes and businesses. With a growing awareness of the threat of climate change, the City is working hard to advance energy efficiency and renewable energy in Milwaukee.” …