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Everything You Need to Know About Xcel Energy’s Solar*Rewards Program in 2025
Everything You Need to Know About Xcel Energy’s Solar*Rewards Program in 2025 Xcel Energy’s Solar*Rewards program is back for another year, offering fantastic financial incentives for residential and qualifying commercial customers in Minnesota who switch to solar...
Beat Rising Energy Costs in 2025: How Solar Locks in Your Rates for Decades
As energy costs continue to climb and uncertainty looms over traditional energy markets, more homeowners are turning to solar power as a solution to stabilize their energy expenses. Installing solar panels is not just an environmentally friendly choice—it’s a...
Is Your Business ESG-Ready? Why Solar Energy Should Be Part of Your Strategy
As environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles become a cornerstone of business strategy, companies across industries are increasingly expected to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, ethical operations, and responsible governance. Investors,...
How Homeowners Can Stop Paying for Electricity and Start Investing in Energy
For most homeowners, paying the monthly electricity bill is just another routine expense, as unavoidable as property taxes or groceries. Year after year, families watch utility rates climb while they continue to send money to the power company without seeing anything...
How Important Are Solar Operating and Maintenance Agreements?
As solar energy becomes an increasingly popular solution for commercial properties, the importance of keeping solar systems operating at peak efficiency is growing as well. Solar operations and maintenance (O&M) agreements play a critical role in ensuring that...
Solar Energy Storage: What Every Minnesota Home Should Consider in 2025
As Minnesota embraces renewable energy, solar power is leading the charge toward a cleaner, more sustainable future. But as more homeowners install solar panels, the need for energy storage is growing. Solar batteries have become an essential component of modern solar...
2025 Federal Solar Tax Credit Guide: Expert Insights to Help You Save
Investing in solar energy is an increasingly popular way to reduce energy costs, gain energy independence, and contribute to environmental sustainability. In 2025, homeowners and businesses alike can take advantage of the Federal Solar Tax Credit, also known as the...
Solar Energy for Minnesota Schools: Financing Options
As schools across Minnesota look for ways to cut costs, enhance sustainability, and provide valuable educational opportunities, solar energy emerges as an ideal solution. But while the benefits are clear—lower energy bills, reduced carbon footprint, and long-term...
How to Compare Solar Quotes and Choose the Right One for Your Home
With the growing popularity of solar energy, more homeowners are exploring solar panel installations to save on energy costs and reduce their environmental footprint. However, choosing the right solar panel company for your home can be challenging, given the range of...
Minnesota’s 2024 Clean Energy Report: Why Solar is Shining Bright
Minnesota is blazing a trail toward a clean energy future, and the numbers are in: the North Star State is leading the charge. With zero-carbon sources now providing 54% of Minnesota’s electricity and renewable energy making up one-third of power generation, Minnesota...
Thinking About Adding More Solar Panels to Your Home? Here’s What You Need to Know
Expanding an existing residential solar panel system is an excellent way to increase your home’s energy production, especially if your household’s energy needs have grown. With more homeowners adding electric vehicles, new appliances, or simply looking to reduce grid...
Residential Solar Panels and Electric Vehicles: A Perfect Pair
As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to gain traction, more homeowners are looking for sustainable ways to power their transportation. One of the best solutions? Pairing EVs with residential solar panels. The integration of home solar panel systems with electric...