Working Toward a Cleaner Future: Minnesota’s Plan to Achieve 100% Clean Energy by 2040 Breaking down Governor Walz’s new renewable energy plan The solar industry has some big news! On Thursday, January 21st, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and other state leaders,...
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Get Your Free Solar BidSolar Investment Tax Credit Extended 2 More Years
Bringing in the new year brings good news! Effective January 1, 2021, Congress agreed to extend the Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC). The passage of this federal package is excellent news for the solar industry because it extends the 26% Solar Investment Tax Credit...
The Future of Renewable Energy: What’s Next for Solar?
As we come to the end of an election year, we are looking ahead to the future of solar energy. With the election of a presidential administration whose main priorities include environmental protection, it’s likely we will see new policies that directly affect...
Crystal, MN Offers Homeowners Amazing Grants for Solar Energy
A residential solar energy system can dramatically reduce home energy use and create a source of income for many homeowners. Solar energy can be an affordable way to move toward energy independence. This eco-friendly power source also benefits the planet by reducing...
FAQs About Solar: The Basics of a Solar Energy System
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This is the first post in our “FAQs About Solar” series. View other FAQs on our solar energy blog. If you’ve heard great things about solar energy but have never looked into whether it can work for you, you’re in the right place....
The Foolproof Way to Choose the Right Solar Company
Choosing the right solar energy company can seem daunting. There are a number of solar energy installers in Minnesota, and they all conduct business differently. Some Minnesota solar energy companies advertise all over town hoping they’ll entice customers. Others rely...
Understanding Solar Industry Trends in 2020
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The economic implications of the pandemic have hit some industries hard, but the Minnesota solar energy industry is thriving! Here’s a look at some important solar industry trends from Minnesota and around the United States. Solar...
Why the MN Solar Energy Community is Thriving During the Pandemic
The economic hardship associated with the COVID-19 pandemic has left some Minnesotans looking for an alternative to costly grid power and other expenses we once thought of as “necessities.” Solar energy can serve as an unlikely cost-saving approach to powering our...
Solar Panels on Cloudy Days
When considering a sustainable energy option like solar panels, potential clients often wonder what will happen to their system on cloudy days. If you’re a Minnesotan, you may really wonder what happens on snowy days! Don’t fret – your solar panels still work on...
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...
Efficient Solar Energy Storage: Prepare for the Unexpected
If you have solar panels on your home, you are already experiencing the many financial and environmental benefits of a solar energy system. But with everybody working at home and children watching television or using their own computer, the increased demand for...
Solar Energy Storage is Especially Important Right Now
In these unprecedented times, many of us are focused on the current pandemic and the impact it is having on our lives, jobs, and businesses. We’re all doing the best we can to prepare for anything that may come our way. In fact, some Americans are even rearranging...