PATH TO ARPA FUNDED SOLAR ENERGY

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) makes $350 billion available to states, counties, and municipalities for a wide range of infrastructure improvement projects. These funds must be obligated by December 31st 2024. After further clarification from local and federal officials, including an Interim Final Rule issued by the US Treasury1 , it is clear that sustainability and renewable energy projects such as adding onsite or offsite solar energy systems to wastewater, stormwater, and water treatment plants do qualify for ARPA funds. The Treasury specifically states “projects under the DWSRF and CWSRF2 support efforts to address climate change.”3 If your municipality has clean energy requirements now is the time to discuss these projects4, you can follow the process outlined below to assess your opportunity.

1. Department of the Treasury. (2021) Interim Final Rule 31 CFR Part 35 RIN 1505-AC77 (p.64) 2. EPA. (2016) Overview of Clean Water State Revolving Fund Eligibilities (p.9) 3. Department of the Treasure. (May 10,2021) CSFRF/CLFRF FAQ (p.11) 4. Department of the Treasury. (2021) Interim Final Rule 31 CFR Part 35 RIN 1505-AC77 (p.63)

1237 Pilgrim Rd 2025 N Summit Ave 2302 Vondron Road Plymouth, WI 53073 Suite 100A Madison, WI 53718 Milwaukee, WI 53202 PATH TO ARPA FUNDED SOLAR ENERGY

IS SOLAR AN OPTION? STEP 1 Do you have a Facility or Site that has space/a roof for solar and $50,000 + in annual electricity expenses?

CALL THE EXPERTS FOR AN ENERGY AUDIT STEP 2 Arch Electric will provide a free Energy Audit

EVALUATE FUNDING OPTIONS ARPA, Grants, or alternative options. STEP 3 NOTE: To Receive ARPA funds requires an active DUNS number and SAM registration for municipalities of greater than 50,000

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) STEP 4 Be as thorough as possible and clear in your goals

CHOOSE A CONTRACTOR STEP 5 Cost is a consideration but Wisconsin industry experience is equally important

BEGIN SOLAR CONSTRUCTION STEP 6 Secure Permitting + Utility Connection, Procure Material, Construct Solar Array

POWER UP STEP 7 Turn your system on and start enjoying the benefits of renewable solar energy.

1237 Pilgrim Rd 2025 N Summit Ave 2302 Vondron Road Plymouth, WI 53073 Suite 100A Madison, WI 53718 Milwaukee, WI 53202 WAUWATOSA CITY HALL Wauwatosa, WI

System Size 300 kW

Estimated Savings $40,000 Annually

Environmental Equivalents 1.9 railcares worth of coal burned 426 acres of forest 383 tons of co2 equivalent

SHEBOYGAN WATER UTILITY Sheboygan, WI

System Size 26.6 kW

Estimated Savings $3,500 Annually

Environmental Equivalents 24,473 pounds of coal burned 27.1 acres of forest planted 24.4 tons of co2 equivalent

W - W TREATMENT PLANT Deerfield, WI

System Size 235.28 kW

Estimated Savings $20,630 Annually

Environmental Equivalents 230,367lbs of coal burned offset 230 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent 255 acres of forest planted

1237 Pilgrim Rd 2025 N Summit Ave 2302 Vondron Road Plymouth, WI 53073 Suite 100A Madison, WI 53718 Milwaukee, WI 53202