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Solar Power Purchase Agreements are a Great Option for MN Commercial Buildings
Solar power purchase agreements are becoming highly sought after for many commercial energy clients in Minnesota and throughout the country – and with good reason. A solar power purchase agreement (PPA) is a financial agreement that can save businesses and other...
Solar Energy is Smart for MN Manufacturing and Distribution Companies
Most Minnesota businesses are always on the lookout for new ways to appeal to potential clients, save money, and leave a positive impact on the community. I’d wager a bet that you – a decision-maker at a manufacturing or distribution company – are no exception. Your...
3 Benefits of Powering Your School with Solar Energy
Although the US has seen a significant increase in solar-powered schools recently, there are tens of thousands more that could see benefits by making the switch. Schools are excellent candidates for solar conversion. Many campuses have large, flat rooftops on which...
5 Reasons Solar Energy is Smart for Landlords
Residential solar energy is the single most efficient form of power available to homeowners. But single-family homeowners aren’t the only ones who can reap financial and environmental benefits through the use of solar panels; real estate developers and property...
Why You Should Install Solar Panels on Your Minnesota Farm
Farming and agriculture are integral to our country’s infrastructure, and solar energy is integral to sustaining that infrastructure in the coming years. With our increasing global population, more and more people need to be fed. This is increasing a demand for...
Exploring Solar Power Growth in the USA
Industry Data, Trends, and Stats From 2019 and Beyond You probably won’t be surprised to hear that solar energy has experienced drastic growth in recent years. In fact, most of us see it used in our communities every day – from street signs illuminated by solar energy...
3 Ways to Decide if Solar is Right for Your Home
So, you’ve heard about solar energy and how beneficial it can be, but you may be unsure if you can make it work for your home. Maybe you’re not even sure where to start, and it’s discouraging. Almost discouraging enough to make you give up the dream of a solar powered...
Solar Microgrids and How They Help Our Communities
Solar energy is a great way for both homeowners and eco-friendly businesses to increase their energy independence. But most solar arrays remain connected to the grid, which means they lose some of their convenience when the grid loses power. This is because solar...
IRS 26% Tax Credit “Safe Harbor” for New Solar Energy Systems
Minnesota Businesses Benefit from IRS 26% Tax Credit “Safe Harbor” for New Solar Energy Systems Committed To In 2019 It isn’t often that the IRS hands businesses in Minnesota – or anywhere else – a gift. But that just happened. The 26% Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for...
The Future of Oil vs. Solar Energy – Which Is the Smart Choice?
Environmental Faceoff: Oil vs. Solar Using gasoline to power vehicles has been the popular choice in the United States since motor vehicles went mainstream. But have you ever stopped to think about whether there’s a more economically and environmentally friendly...
Cedar Creek Energy Completes Minnesota’s Largest Solar Project
Brooklyn Park Goes Solar! Our goal as a Minnesota solar energy installation company has always been to provide energy-efficient solar energy solutions with a great ROI to any organization or homeowner who would like to save money and help the environment. From...
Free Electricity in Minnesota? Almost, With a Power Purchase Agreement
One of the best-kept secrets about acquiring a solar energy system is that installing one at a commercial or government facility can be done without spending any money – ever for anything, other than for the cost of the energy actually used. It is accomplished by...