Net metering is commonly utilized by energy companies nationwide as a response to the huge increase in sustainable energy clients. It is a type of billing which benefits consumers by allowing them to receive credit for the surplus energy their energy system produces...
There is no time like the present to go solar. There are numerous benefits to choosing solar in 2018, with many new perks cropping up. This makes it an ideal time for you to switch your home or business over to a solar energy system. Read on to discover some of the...
Whether you are a business owner concerned with ROI or a homeowner who is simply hoping to cut your monthly bills, the numbers add up with Xcel Energy’s solar incentives. Luckily, if you have been dragging your feet to have a solar energy system installed, now is the...
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...
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...