As schools across Minnesota look for ways to cut costs, enhance sustainability, and provide valuable educational opportunities, solar energy emerges as an ideal solution. But while the benefits are clear—lower energy bills, reduced carbon footprint, and long-term...
Power Purchase Agreements
Get Your Free Solar BidAre You a Good Candidate for a Power Purchase Agreement?
Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) are transforming the way organizations adopt solar energy, offering a no-cost path to renewable energy savings and environmental leadership. For businesses, municipalities, and other large energy users, PPAs deliver stable energy...
What Happens at the End of a Solar Panel’s Lifespan?
Solar panels have become a popular investment for homeowners and businesses alike, promising long-term energy savings and a reduced carbon footprint. But, like all technology, solar panels have a finite lifespan. Understanding the solar panel lifespan and what happens...
How Community Solar Farms Benefit Communities
With the increasing demand for clean, renewable energy, community solar farms are emerging as a practical solution for individuals and businesses looking to benefit from solar energy without installing panels on their properties. This blog explores how community solar...
Successful Solar Implementations in Minnesota Municipalities
Minnesota is increasingly embracing solar energy as a sustainable solution for reducing energy costs and carbon footprints in municipalities across the state. With the growing demand for renewable energy, many local governments are turning to solar energy to enhance...
A Guide to Understanding Power Purchase Agreements
Commercial solar power is gaining widespread appeal by presenting an opportunity to reduce operating costs, enhance sustainability efforts, and bolster corporate responsibility initiatives. As the global focus on environmental conservation intensifies, businesses are...
Guide to Power Purchase Agreements for Commercial Clients
Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) have gained popularity as an effective financial mechanism for commercial clients looking to embrace renewable energy without the need for large upfront investments. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the ins and outs of...
Minnesota is a Top 12 Solar State. Why that Matters During a Pandemic
Minnesota tops many lists; magazines and websites have lauded our state’s access to parks, high school math scores, life expectancies, and even our bike trails. At Cedar Creek Energy, we’re particularly proud of one ranking: Minnesota is in the top 12 states for solar...
Power Purchase Agreements Make Sense During COVID-19
Bracing for Economic Uncertainty Due to COVID-19? Consider Solar Power Purchase Agreements It’s a difficult time for companies in all sectors, with COVID-19 causing valued employees to fall ill and forcing many industries to conduct their business digitally. It’s also...
Tax Deadlines Extended Due to COVID-19 – Solar Customers Jumping to File on Time
The current COVID-19 pandemic has already caused tremendous stress, illness, and economic disruption in the United States and internationally. In an attempt to mitigate some of the issues brought about by the Novel Coronavirus, the federal government and Minnesota...
Affordable Solar Energy Spells the Beginning of the End for Coal
Thanks to the widespread availability and affordability of solar energy, many experts believe the 2020s will be the last decade of widespread coal usage in the United States. It is no longer profitable for power companies to be using coal and other fossil fuels when...
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...