The commercial solar energy industry is booming. Solar panels are becoming a popular option for renewable energy with many companies, whether large or small. These companies know that the benefits of investing in solar are numerous. By installing solar panels for your business, you are investing in a huge ROI, a positive public image, and […]
Determining the Cost of a Solar Energy System
It’s undeniable that one of the major appeals of solar energy is the potential for financial savings over the life of the system. As is the case with most great ROIs, though, a solar installation does require an initial lump sum to become operational (it’s called a return on investment for a reason, after all). […]
Minnesota PACE: Creative Financing for Businesses
Download PACE Financing .PDF > PACE stands for Minnesota Property Assessed Clean Energy. Through this innovative program, owners of commercial businesses can access competitive private financing through a partnership between local governments and the St. Paul Port Authority. Building owners who use PACE financing for their solar energy installations, finance their projects through property taxes, […]
The Role of Solar Energy in a Growing Economy
Minnesota installed enough solar panels in 2017 to power and run about 53,000 residences, and growth seems promising for this year, too. According to the Minnesota Department of Commerce, which is responsible for tracking solar installations, the state now boasts of an overall capacity of more than 700 megawatts. Commercial Solar Systems Installation grew rapidly […]
2018 Xcel Energy Solar Rewards Program
Download Xcel Solar Rewards .PDF > Selling energy back to the grid will off-set the cost of your new solar array! As of January 2018, Xcel Energy is launching a new rewards program for customers who add solar panels to their homes and commercial buildings. Yes, Xcel will actually pay YOU for the excess electricity […]