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...
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...
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...
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,...
When you install solar panels on your home, in effect, you become your own “electric facility.” That’s because during the sun-intensive months, the panels powering your home will return any excess electricity back into the grid of your local power company. In other...