Cheq Bay Renewables
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working to make renewable energy more accessible in Ashland and Bayfield counties
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Recent News

Cheq Bay Renewables completes research paper on net metering in Wisconsin's electric cooperatives.  Read the report here.

The BRICK announces solar fund raising campaign.  Read the full press release here about the two new community based projects and how you can help.

New Day Advocacy Center moves forward with solar project.  Read more here and find out how you can help.

Bayfield Electric Cooperative eliminates net-metering policy:  At the February 2020 board meeting the Board decided on sweeping changes. They have sent out a letter to all distributed generation (DG) members detailing these changes.   CBR has responded with a request for opening a dialog to discuss these changes and find alternate solutions.  Additional information is posted here. 
As we learn more we will keep that page updated.

On February 29th, 2020 Governor Evers visited Bayfield and thanked Bayfield County for its work in achieving 100% carbon-free electricity.  Here is a short video clip as he references Bayfield County's Proclamation.  The County has also received a Certificate of Commendation from the Governor's office.

Bayfield County's Board of Supervisors unanimously passed Resolution 2020-11 committing to 100% carbon-free electricity for all county infrastructure on February 25, 2020.  See CBR's presentation to the Board here.

Next Energy Solution announces third group buy in the Cheq Bay area.  Read their press release in the Bottom Line News and here.  See their flyer here.

Next Energy Solution has a limited supply of Sno-knifes available.  They can be ordered by calling NES at (715) 416-3022. Check out their facebook page here.

City of Washburn's Robust Financing Shines with the Sun
Energy on Wisconsin
November 2019

Bad River Tribe embarks on $2M biggest-in-state solar project 
Ashland Daily Press
​Sept. 24, 2019

Visit the News page for additional articles.

Upcoming Events & Calendar

Every year Bayfield Electric Co-op elects three board members.  This year districts 1,4 and 7 are up for re-election.  If you are a BEC member and would consider running for the board click here for more information.  The deadline to file is 90 days before the annual meeting.  That means NOW is the time to collect the necessary information and get signatures  for your nomination petition.

Featured Examples

The Town of Bayfield is getting a new solar PV installation.  Part of Cheq Bay Renewables 2019 Group Buy with planned installation for the spring of 2020, the array is now up thanks to community volunteers who erected the RTI (Ready-to-Install) system developed by Next Energy Solution.  Final electrical connection to be completed by Jolma Electric with inspection and commissioning soon to follow.  Check out photos on Cheq Bay Renewables' Facebook Page.
Cheq Bay Renewables, Madison Solar Consulting, and Robert Drevlow assisted Drummond School District with an energy efficiency and solar PV assessment:
​School Energy and Demand Reduction Opportunity Assessment and
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Site Assessment.   

Read more on the Drummond School District Initiative page.
Roy Settgas of Washburn's Ready-to-Install solar array was part of our 2019 Solar Group Buy and was featured on our 2019 Solar Tour.  Watch Roy install his array here.
Wild Hollow Farm was one of the new installations from CBR's 2018 Solar Group Buy.  Read their profile here showing the financial details of this 32 panel 8.64 kW RTI installation