This winter may have been a little on the warm side by Minnesotan standards, but temperatures are set to drop dramatically in the weeks ahead. Solar power may not be foremost on your mind as you shiver through these dark winter months! But even when the sun is hiding,...
It may seem counterintuitive to buy more solar than you need; particularly when one of the main benefits of switching to solar energy is centered around saving money. But as odd as it sounds, oversizing your solar array is the best investment. An oversize array will...
Why Should You Consider Solar for Your Manufacturing and Distribution Companies? Ready to have your mind blown? According to EIA estimations, a 10,000 square-foot manufacturing facility consumes roughly the same electricity, per year, as 80 homes! Utility bills are...
The Results Are In: We Want Clean Energy! A new poll released by Clean Energy in Minnesota found 62% of survey respondents from across the political spectrum want to see a move towards solar power and away from fossil fuels. The message is clear – consumers want to...
Businesses switching to solar is not a fad – huge companies like IKEA, Target, and Walmart are embracing solar power across their global and national branches. Next time you’re at one of its 68 Minnesota stores, remember that in 2019, Walmart added more solar power...
Among many other climate-positive initiatives, the Inflation Reduction Act's (IRA) new Investment Tax Credit is game-changing for Minnesotan businesses who may be considering a solar power installation or a string of solar projects over the coming years. In the words...
Community Solar Gardens (CSGs) are sweeping Minnesota – if you don’t believe us, just check out this map created by Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs). Through Xcel Energy's Solar*Rewards Community program alone, US. Solar has over 100 Megawatts of Solar Gardens in...
UPDATE AUGUST 2022: Great news for homeowners and businesses alike: the Federal Tax Credit has been increased to 30% through the end of 2030 under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Read more about the changes under the IRA for homeowners, businesses, and schools!...
The City Engineers Association of Minnesota (CEAM) held its annual conference on January 26-28, 2021, where industry professionals gather to network and learn about issues facing Minnesota cities, new technologies, innovative construction projects, and more. The...
Conversations about climate change are driving all of us to closely examine how we live and the products we use. It’s not just the individual asking these questions, but companies of all sizes, too. Recent trends have shown consumers are looking to companies they...
Looking for the latest information about Solar*Rewards? Check out our 2024 blog! Xcel Energy’s Solar*Rewards program is back, offering customers who add solar panels to their homes and commercial buildings a chance to earn money on energy their solar systems generate....
Energy Rates are Rising As a business owner, managing your utility budget can feel like a tedious and stressful process on top of your many other responsibilities. To make matters worse, Xcel Energy recently announced a 20% increase in electricity rates over the next...