St. Matthews Solar Panel Project
We now have one complete year’s worth of data collected on the WE Energies monitoring site. After three of the first 4 months were below estimates, all of the rest of the months have been well above projections. October was warm and dry, and as a result, we produced almost 143% of the estimated amount of energy for the month. The total for the 12 months shown was 11.8% above the estimated amount of energy, and projected revenue is $1,676.84. (Note that the actual money paid by WE Energies is based on their meter readings which may differ somewhat from these monitoring system measurements due to calibration differences.)

Below the chart is additional Solar Panel information, including a link to the live output data and photos of the Solar Panel installation and dedication. Click image to enlarge.

A full report sith additional data is available to view, download or print [here]

Solar panels are generating power -- live data [here]
The above will link to the data output on a St. Matt's web page. This will display a graphical demonstration (live) of the electrical output from the solar panels on the roof of the education wing.

Our new solar panels began generating power on Sept. 25, 2009. Installation of the solar panels on our roof began July 28, 2009.

This project was initiated by the Care for Creation committee. Special appreciation to St. Matt's member Ray Eisemann for his help on making this. Our goal has been reached to raise money for the installation of solar panels on our roof. Thank you for all of your generous support. With this renewable energy source, we show by our actions our desire to care for all of God’s creation and we’ll save about $1300 per year in electrical costs.

A sample gallery of photos of the solar panel installation and the completed project is at the bottom of this page [here].

A complete photo gallery of the solar panel installation and the completed project is [here].

Solar Panels dedicated Dec. 6, 2009
The solar panels were officially dedicated on Sunday, Dec. 6, during the Education Hour. Pastor Margaret, who has "Care for Creation" as one focus of her call, led the dedication. Images of the panels from the website [here] and the solar output (see below) were shown.

Renewable Energy - Energy for Tomorrow

WE Energies allows residential customers a chance to make a difference in the environment by increasing electricity production from energy sources such as wind, water, solar and landfill gas. By participating in the program, you can decrease the use of power plants fueled by coal and natural gas, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. When you sign up for a 25%, 50% or 100% level, WE Energies produces or purchases renewable energy to watch that percentage of your electric usage.  (Participation does not impact electric service eliability.)

Please join St. Matthew's Church and fellow parishioners by signing up today. Call 1-800-242-137 or sign up online - www.we-energies.com/eft.

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