More than $175,000 in cash and solar panel donations were awarded to 13 Wisconsin nonprofits as part of the 14th round of grant funding for Solar for Good. These awards will lead to the development of over 800 kilowatts (kW) of solar electricity added to the Wisconsin electric mix and over $2 million in renewable energy investments. This amount of solar energy is equivalent to powering approximately 160 homes in Wisconsin. By installing solar panels, these nonprofits can significantly reduce their energy costs, allowing them to reinvest the savings back into their organizations and amplify their missions.
The following Dane County organizations were offered Spring 2024 grants to install new solar energy systems:
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Blessed Sacrament Congregation, Madison;
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Heartland Farm Sanctuary, Stoughton;
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Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church, Madison; and
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River Food Pantry, Madison.
The 112-kW solar array to be installed on the River Food Pantry’s new facility will offset 27% of the organization’s electricity needs.
