Xcel Energy’s Solar*Rewards program is back for its sixth year, offering financial incentives for residential and select commercial customers embracing solar energy. Here's a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about Solar*Rewards in 2024. What Is...
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Get Your Free Solar BidSaving on Electricity Bills: How Residential Energy Storage Companies Can Help
In an era of increasing energy costs, homeowners are seeking innovative solutions to manage their electricity expenses effectively. Residential energy storage companies offer a compelling answer. These companies specialize in providing energy storage solutions that...
Comprehensive Guide to Residential Solar Financing
Investing in solar energy for your home is not only a smart choice for the environment but also a sound financial decision. With various financing options available, making the switch to residential solar power has never been more accessible. This comprehensive guide...
Guide to Minnesota Solar Incentives, Tax Credits, and Rebates in 2023
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...
Xcel Energy’s Solar*Rewards Program: 2023 FAQ
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...
Solar Tax Credit and Energy-Efficient Home Improvement Guide
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...
Solar Panel Financing Guide
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...
Are You Making the Most of the 26% Federal Solar Tax Credit?
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!...
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...
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...
Solar 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...
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...