Solar Panels for Tax-Exempt Organizations

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Solar Power for a Wide Variety of Organizations

Tax-exempt organizations across Wisconsin are increasingly utilizing solar power. With rising electricity prices, many tax-exempt organizations, such as schools, churches, local governments, and more are going solar. After all, the solar panels Marshfield, WI trusts can save you money and more! At Northwind Solar, our solar power systems offer cost savings and financial stability, as well as providing good stewardship of the earth's resources.

The Process

Step 1 – Consultation

Call us. It all begins with us getting to know you, your business, and your goals for solar. There are no site visits until both of us are ready. At Northwind Solar, we believe you should have a basic understanding of solar, know what size system might work well for you, how much it may cost, and what kind of incentives and financing are available.

There are usually a lot of questions – we find a phone conversation works best at this point in our relationship. An informed customer is our best customer.

We will ask for your last 12 electric bills. Why? Everybody uses electricity differently. Your electric bill will show us exactly how many kWh of electricity your organization uses each month and what rate schedule you are being billed on. The rate schedule your organization is being billed on is important to fully understand the impact solar can make on your facility.

We will also get your address, and we will do an aerial search and sizing of your facility – as well as detect any potential shading issues. We will design a system (or two) that will best suit the way your organization uses electricity, the available solar resource, and your budget. Then, based on your feedback, we can modify that design until we reach the design that is right for your organization.

Step 2 – The Site Visit and Project Planning

After your organization understands solar power, its costs, energy generation, and how it will work at your organization, an experienced Solar Design Consultant will schedule a visit with you. We will look over your roof, verify your solar resource, and evaluate your electrical system.

A thorough site evaluation is critical to the successful design and installation of your solar electric system. We will work with all stakeholders in your organization to create a plan to move the project forward. The result is a firm, customized, turnkey solar installation proposal for you and your tax-exempt organization to consider.

Step 3 – You Are Ready to Go Solar!

Once we have that perfect system designed for your organization – one that meets your energy goals and your budget, we will enter into a purchase agreement with you. At this meeting, we will sign utility interconnection paperwork and apply for any incentives you may qualify for. We will also collect the equipment deposit.

We would be happy to review a recently written estimate from a competitor and offer a second opinion on your project.

All around sun-powered awesome-ness! If you’re anywhere near Stevens Point or in Wisconsin, these guys are the ones to go to for your renewable energy needs! We worked with Northwind on a ground mount array for our farm and are now happy to report and watch our meter spin backward. Excellent all-around service from planning, to install, to follow-up. We are so happy we went solar on our farm and are so grateful for Northwind’s wonderful work, professionalism, and enthusiasm.

- Erin Schneider - Hilltop Community Farm - LaValle, WI

Now the wheels start turning. We order your equipment, submit the interconnection paperwork to your utility with all the required schematics and equipment data, and secure all the needed permits. You'll never have to deal with the stress of getting your system approved by the right people or worry that it might give you complications later on. Every system we install adheres to strict National Electric Code (NEC) requirements.

This may be the time to host an informational session for your organization about your solar array, how it will work, and how it will save your organization money. Northwind Solar is happy to help you with this presentation.

Step 4 – Management and Installation

Our team orchestrates the entire process, keeping an eye on everything. This means that you get your solar and your savings quickly - minimizing any hang-ups or project delays. We also manage the installation and put the right people on the right job. We monitor every aspect of your project to ensure it's finished quickly, aesthetically, and electrically correct.

Step 5 – Utility Interconnection, Inspections and Commissioning

Today is the day the sun turns on your lights! We schedule and represent your organization at the utility inspection and the municipality's inspection. We commission the system to ensure that it performs as we designed it. We will explain how your system works and when you need to call us if it does not.

There is really not that much for your organization to do as a solar system owner. That is the beauty of solar energy. You will never look at a sunny day the same way again once you have the solar panels Wisconsin Rapids, WI relies on for green, clean, and local energy!

Step 6 - Monitoring

Once your project is completed, you can keep an eye on performance via online performance monitoring software. Should you opt to include online monitoring with your solar system, it allows you to see what your system is doing for your organization, any day, any time.

We will also work with you to create a public display of your organization's solar array production so your organization can share the clean energy production from the solar array. If there is ever an issue, your organizational contact will be notified via email. You can contact Northwind Solar and we can troubleshoot remotely. If necessary, we can also dispatch a service technician to fix the problem. It's no wonder we provide the best solar panels Marshfield, WI has to offer.

Taking the Next Step

Research your options: A little research on solar energy can go a long way, and our Solar Benefits page is a great place to start. You can also contact Northwind Solar using our online form or by calling (715) 223-0418.

Review benefits and key considerations: As with any investment, it is a good idea to understand the key considerations and benefits related to non-profit solar power. Such due diligence will help you throughout the decision-making process, beginning with a no-charge consultation with Northwind Solar.

Contact Northwind Solar: Use our online form to describe your needs and interests, submit any questions you have, and request a free estimate on solar panels in Wisconsin Rapids, WI or anywhere in Central Wisconsin. We will contact you to discuss the solution that is right for you. You can also contact us by calling (715) 223-0418.

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