Loving Our Planet
MCC’s Green Team
At Middleton Community UCC we believe that loving our neighbors includes loving and caring for the earth. Our Green Team leads the congregation in fighting climate change through activism, education, and practice. Our annual Electric Vehicle and Sustainability Show happens each spring and invites the community to consider the possibilities in their own lives as we seek to live in a greener more sustainable world.
Our Solar Panel System
MCC’s solar panel system is installed on the south-facing education wing roof. The sixty-two (62) panels are a 20 kW (AC) array. In the utility room, there are two inverters that convert the DC power into AC power. The system will generate about 60% of our annual electrical usage. We will continue to purchase the balance of our electricity from Alliant Energy. We anticipate a savings of about $2,200 per year in electrical costs (depending on actual usage and production, and the utility’s rate structure). The inverters for our system allow us to track our power generation in real-time, as well as review our historic power generation.
A solar power system has very few mechanical parts, so requires little maintenance from year to year. Our system is under warranty for 25 years. After warranty some of the equipment may need to be replaced, but the solar panels themselves are expected to have a lifespan of 35-50 years.
Learn More!
There are lots of great resources for learning about solar power and renewable energy at the library. If you’re interested in learning more about our system, feel free to contact Kat Vater at mccucc@middletonucc.org.
MCC’s Solar Dashboard
Click here to explore what our solar panels are doing in real time, and see the history of our power generation.