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...
Power Purchase Agreements
Get Your Free Solar BidGuide 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...
Free Electricity in Minnesota? Almost, With a Power Purchase Agreement
One of the best-kept secrets about acquiring a solar energy system is that installing one at a commercial or government facility can be done without spending any money – ever for anything, other than for the cost of the energy actually used. It is accomplished by...
Net Metering: A Brief Explanation for Homeowners
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...