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...
Solar Is More Affordable for Your School Under the New IRA in MN All this excitement about the new Clean Energy Credit for commercial solar projects may seem less exciting for you if your organization does not pay taxes. But we have great news for all the schools and...
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...
Solar Energy Systems in homes are not only lowering Minnesota’s carbon footprint, they are lowering energy bills – something we could all use, given today’s energy prices! It’s hardly surprising so many people are opting for Home Solar Energy Systems – the 2022...
It’s that time of year again when we gather to celebrate our planet on Earth Day! This year’s theme of ‘Invest in Our Planet’ highlights the power of governments, businesses, and individuals to bring about transformational change in the fight for our planet and our...
If you’re reading this article, chances are you are concerned about climate change, and you would like to find a way to help. But, let’s face it, we all have bills to pay. In this current climate, many of us are struggling simply to make ends meet – and going green...
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...
Xcel Energy, MN Power, and Natural Gas Rates Increasing Brace yourself, Minnesota—it’s time to prepare for rising energy prices. According to reports from Minnesota Public Radio, over the next three years Xcel plans to raise energy prices to transition towards more...
As Minnesotans, we are usually associated with cold weather, brutal winters and massive amounts of snow. So, when contemplating switching to solar, our go-to question usually revolves around “Does solar work in Minnesota winters with all of the snow?” But, what...
Summer days bring warm weather and endless sun—the perfect combination for solar energy. For those of us who live in the midwest, we don’t have the pleasure of year-round summer weather. So, you may be wondering how our range of seasons affects your solar panels....