Monthly Archives: October 2008

Marketing Grant from Focus on Energy

Posted on October 29, 2008 by Performance Energy

Marathon Renewable Energy has been approved for a Marketing Grant for $1,500 from Focus on Energy, the organization responsible for promoting renewable energy in Wisconsin. The funds are earmarked for the development of basic marketing materials, including a logo, brochures … Continue reading →

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This Beats the Stock Market

Posted on October 24, 2008 by Performance Energy

Is it just me, or is the stock market starting to resemble a giant flushing toilet? How ’bout finding a safe place for your savings? A solar water heater cranks out free energy once it’s installed. Enough to offset 10% … Continue reading →

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Marathon Renewable Energy meets with Keller, Inc.

Posted on October 17, 2008 by Performance Energy

Thank you to Keller, Inc. for allowing us to present to their sales staff this Wed. Oct. 15th.

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Thanks to Our New Suppliers

Posted on October 11, 2008 by Performance Energy

As a company providing solar hot water installation services, we depend on good relationships with quality local suppliers. We are very pleased to announce Marathon Renewable Energy, Inc.’s acceptance as a credit customer by three Wausau area firms: Able Distributing … Continue reading →

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Marathon Renewable Energy Meets The Samuels Group

Posted on October 10, 2008 by Performance Energy

Marathon Renewable Energy, Inc. would like to thank the Samuels group for their invitation to present to their staff. Dan spoke with about a dozen employees of the Wausau architecture and construction firm today about the benefits of solar thermal … Continue reading →

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Dan Attends Solar Thermal Site Assessment Training

Posted on October 8, 2008 by Performance Energy

Dan Michelsen attended a solar hot water site assessment workshop this past weekend in LaCrosse. The class was taught by solar hot water guru Bob Ramlow (One of the participants quipped, “It’s like taking a class from Woodie Guthrie!”) and … Continue reading →

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It Passed!

Posted on October 4, 2008 by Performance Energy

Whatever you may think of the Wall Street bailout bill, the fact that it passed the House is very good news for anyone thinking about going solar. The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (H.R. 1424) carries a rider extending … Continue reading →

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Project Approved!

Posted on October 2, 2008 by Performance Energy

Marathon Renewable Energy, Inc.’s first official solar installation proposal has been approved! Our customer will receive an incentive check for $1,584 from Focus on Energy to help pay for his solar hot water system. Focus on Energy works with eligible … Continue reading →

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