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Achieve a Fixed Cost for Your Company’s Electric Bill for 25 Years: The Cost Savings of Solar Energy
Energy Rates are Rising As a business owner, managing your utility budget can feel like a tedious and stressful process on top of your many other responsibilities. To make matters worse, Xcel Energy recently announced a 20% increase in electricity rates over the next...
Protect your Business from Inflation: Solar Energy Offers a Solution
Xcel Energy, Minnesota Power, and Natural Gas Rates Increasing Winter in the Midwest generally comes with a rise in utility bills, but this coming year is shaping up to put a much bigger dent in your pocketbook than past seasons. As part of its transition towards more...
Alex Gast Elected to MnSEIA Board of Directors
Cedar Creek Energy is thrilled to announce our very own Alex Gast, Vice President and Director of Operations at Cedar Creek Energy, has been elected to the board of directors of the Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association (MnSEIA). As a leader at Cedar Creek...
Prepare for Rising Energy Prices with Solar
Xcel Energy, MN Power, and Natural Gas Rates Increasing Brace yourself, Minnesota—it’s time to prepare for rising energy prices. According to reports from Minnesota Public Radio, over the next three years Xcel plans to raise energy prices to transition towards more...
Solar for Small-Scale Minnesota Farmers: Worth It?
Deciding to go solar requires a lot of thought, and farmers know it best: powering an agricultural business takes a lot of energy. However, at a time when our population growth and the progression of the agriculture industry are increasing demand for products, and...
Solar Energy for Schools Gives Students a Brighter Future
Now that students are back in the classroom, we’re looking at the benefits of powering schools with solar energy. Why Solar Energy for Schools and Universities? School is where the next generation prepares for their turn to lead. They gain the knowledge to make their...
How Does Solar Storage Work?
Have you ever heard the phrase “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket?” Well, the same idea applies to energy. For folks whose energy comes from a utility-scale facility, aka “the grid,” they risk losing power during outages. Reliance on the grid equals vulnerability....
What You Need to Know to Go Solar in Minnesota
In our great state of Minnesota, solar is a fantastic option for energy savings and carbon reduction. But, making the switch to solar is a big decision. And the need-to-know’s tend to vary from state to state. Thankfully, your local Cedar Creek Energy company is an...
Cedar Creek Energy voted Minnesota’s Best by Star Tribune Readers’ Choice
If you haven’t heard by now, our team at Cedar Creek Energy recently received a big honor. In fact, we received the best honor. Thanks to our committed customers, years of experience and dedication to providing renewable energy solutions, we are proud to be voted...
The Benefits of a Solar-Powered Home
Solar-powered homes are the future of renewable energy. The benefits of a solar-powered home, from solar-paneled rooftops to ground-mounted installations to smart homes, provide a multitude of perks that can save both your wallet and the planet. What are the Benefits...
Solar Heatwave: How is Solar Affected by HOT Summer Days?
As Minnesotans, we are usually associated with cold weather, brutal winters and massive amounts of snow. So, when contemplating switching to solar, our go-to question usually revolves around “Does solar work in Minnesota winters with all of the snow?” But, what...
Solar Energy, Extreme Weather and Minnesota’s Climate
Summer days bring warm weather and endless sun—the perfect combination for solar energy. For those of us who live in the midwest, we don’t have the pleasure of year-round summer weather. So, you may be wondering how our range of seasons affects your solar panels....