Switching to solar energy offers numerous benefits for homeowners and businesses, including significant cost savings, reduced reliance on fossil fuels, and a positive environmental impact. In addition to these advantages, one of the key drivers for solar adoption in...
Earth Day 2023 As we celebrate Earth Day 2023, we are proud to reflect on the positive impact we've made through our solar installations over the past year. Cedar Creek Energy is committed to sustainable and renewable energy resources that benefit our planet's...
Whether you’re a homeowner or a business, contemplating solar energy systems in Minnesota, we are here to tell you that 2023 is your year! Read on to discover the top reasons why you should be going solar in 2023! Three words: Inflation – Reduction – Act In case we...
Why should Minnesota homeowners invest in residential battery storage? Reason number one: certainty. Climate change has increased weather pattern volatility – power outages due to severe weather have reportedly doubled in the US, over the past two decades. This means...
So, Minnesotans, you may keep on hearing about the great return on investment (ROI) offered by commercial solar power systems. But how do you measure the value of solar to your business anyway? Never fear – we’re here to break it down for you step by step! How Cedar...
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...
XCel Energy's Solar Rewards Program: 2023 Xcel Energy’s Solar*Rewards program is back for its fifth year, offering residential customers who add solar panels to their homes money back on the energy their solar systems generate. Despite the program's success and...
Would it surprise Minnesotans to learn that there are not one, but two ways to harness solar power to lower your energy bills (and your impact on the planet)? Active solar, involves capturing the sun through solar panels (something you may notice we mention rather a...
Inflation Reduction Act 2022: Benefits For Homeowners This is the second post in a 3-part blog series breaking down what you need to know about the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). In today’s post, we’ll discuss the new and renewed incentives with the IRA. Read our...
It’s been a long time coming, but the Biden Administration has just passed the bulk of its climate agenda, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). But was it worth the wait? And will the IRA really make it cheaper and easier to go solar in your home? What about battery...
Residential solar financing can be confusing! With all the talk of loans, rebates, and tax credits floating around, it may be hard to know which way to turn. Ultimately, the way you choose to pay for your solar panel system in Minnesota will depend on a mix of...