Solar-powered homes are the future of renewable energy. The benefits of a solar-powered home, from solar-paneled rooftops to ground-mounted installations to smart homes, provide a multitude of perks that can save both your wallet and the planet. What are the Benefits...
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Get Your Free Solar BidSolar Heatwave: How is Solar Affected by HOT Summer Days?
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...
Solar Energy, Extreme Weather and Minnesota’s Climate
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....
Switching to Solar: Where to Begin and How it Works
Your Cedar Creek Energy go-to guide on going solar Switching to solar is an exciting decision, but if you’re not sure where to start or how the process works, it can seem a bit overwhelming. Thankfully, Cedar Creek Energy is here to help. This is your go-to guide on...
How to Finance Your Residential Solar System
How to Finance with Cedar Creek Energy: Part 1 of 2 Handling the financing of a major project like a solar installation can be overwhelming, to say the least. Thankfully, at CCE, we help finance your residential solar system, so you don’t have to worry. We help our...
Solar Energy Myths Debunked
The most common solar energy myths, debunked by yours truly, Cedar Creek Energy. Don’t let rumors stop you from achieving the green energy home or business of your dreams! Myth #1: Solar Energy is Too Expensive The myth that solar energy is too expensive is long...
How to Choose the Right Solar Company
Switching to solar can seem a bit overwhelming, and you probably have a list of questions like; “How do I choose the right solar company?” “What size solar system will my house need?” “How do I finance my system?” “Does it matter if I source local or out-of-state?”...
Xcel Solar Rewards Going FAST!
Switching to solar has many benefits and incentives, and with the growing rate of solar, these incentives are changing. A prime example is the Xcel Energy Solar Rewards Program. This program offers solar home and business owners the opportunity to create cash flow by...
How Renewable Energy Benefits You, Your Neighbors, and Your Utility Company
Why investing in renewable energy benefits not only you and your wallet, but your entire community When investing in solar energy, most folks do so for the benefits that directly affect themselves, like lower electric bills and the ability to make profit. But, did you...
Homeowners Associations as a Barricade to Potential Solar Customers
Minnesota homeowners and solar advocates are backing a bill that would prohibit HOAs from banning rooftop solar panels. Homeowners associations (HOAs) across Minnesota have become a barricade for folks wanting to install solar panels to their homes. This legislative...
Why You Should Source a Local Solar Company
Choosing the right solar company can seem daunting, but it shouldn’t be. Here are a few reasons why you should source a local solar company (and why that local company should be Cedar Creek Energy). Local Rebates and Utilities Local solar companies will have more...
The New Trend: Smart Homes
New home builders are always interested in saving money, and with many millennials in the market for a new-construction home that’s sustainable, smart homes have become the new trend. Sustainability and affordability make smart homes the logical choice for new...