Community Solar
Free Solar Energy Credits for Eligible Vernon Electric Households
Energize Wisconsin: Local Solar Powering Wisconsin
Couleecap has partnered with Vernon Electric Cooperative and the Wisconsin Office of Energy Innovation to launch Energize Wisconsin—an innovative initiative that provides free access to community solar energy for eligible households.
This program helps reduce electricity costs for income-qualified households who are Vernon Electric members and have high energy burdens. It’s an added benefit within the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) and comes at no additional cost to participants.
What is Energize Wisconsin?
Energize Wisconsin provides monthly utility bill credits powered by solar energy to:
- Households that currently receive Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance
- Vernon Electric Cooperative members
- Homes with high electricity use or high energy burden
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Why Participate?
The program helps lower electric bills by utilizing clean, locally-generated solar energy. This allows households to reduce their utility costs while supporting sustainable energy practices in their own communities.
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Benefits
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How It Works
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Funding and Partners
This program is supported by the Wisconsin Office of Energy Innovation and Vernon Electric Cooperative.
This material is based upon work supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the State Energy Program Award Number DE-EE0008669.
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