Wisconsin Nonprofits Receive Grants Toward $1.2 million in New Solar Energy Projects

RENEW Wisconsin’s Solar for Good program is issuing grants to 15 Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to install new solar electric systems. The grants total over $145,000 and will fund 10% to 20% of each organization’s project. The overall value of these new solar arrays is set to exceed $1.2 million.

Planned for installation over the next twelve months, these projects expect to add over 460 kilowatts (kW) in new solar power. The size of each project will vary based on the needs of the organization. 

This is the second round of Solar for Good grants, following Fall 2017’s inaugural opportunity when sixteen organizations were offered grants. The program is primarily funded by solar philanthropists Cal & Laurie Coulliard of Deerfield through their Coulliard Solar Foundation.

“Nonprofit organizations are leaders, gathering places, and signs of hope across our Wisconsin communities.  By helping them produce their own solar energy, we are empowering them to showcase solar energy’s capabilities and continue their leadership role for the people they serve. We are very proud of these nonprofits and can’t wait to see their shining solar projects get completed!” said Tyler Huebner, RENEW Wisconsin’s Executive Director.

The following organizations have been offered Solar for Good grants to install new solar electric systems:

• Alice’s Garden, community and urban farm, Milwaukee
• Community Homestead Inc, special needs organization, Osceola
• First Unitarian Society of Madison, house of worship, Madison
• Heartland Housing Inc., community housing, Milwaukee
• Heartland Montessori School, early childhood education, River Falls
• Heckrodt Wetland Reserve, outdoor education program, Menasha
• Memorial United Church of Christ, house of worship, Fitchburg
• Middleton Outreach Ministry, hunger and homeless prevention organization, Middleton
• Quasimondo Physical Theatre, arts education and training, Milwaukee
• St. Bridget Catholic Church, house of worship, River Falls
• VFW Post 8483, veterans service organization, Madison
• Walnut Way Conservation Corp, environmental conservation organization, Milwaukee
• Worldbuilders Inc., humanitarian organization, Stevens Point

Two additional organizations have asked to remain anonymous at this time.

Solar for Good plans to issue another round of grant funding in fall 2018. Individuals who want to learn more about the program can visit the link.   ...more