Solar Energy that’s Right for You, Your Bottom Line, and the Environment
Based in Blaine, Minnesota, Cedar Creek Energy designs, builds, installs, and maintains Minnesota commercial solar energy systems and energy efficient lighting solutions throughout Minnesota. We offer comprehensive customized clean energy opportunities, from turnkey commercial solar energy systems to cherry-picked engineering, procurement, and construction services. We have successfully completed more than 500 projects of all types and sizes. And being from Minnesota, it’s in our nature to get along with people, so you can expect our interactions to be pleasant and respectful. Our focus is on you. We are not here to “sell you” on solar. We are here to listen to you, answer your questions, and help you make the decision that is right for you.
About Our Process – How We Work with Your Business
From the time of our initial contact with you through project completion, we will communicate with transparency, respect, and care, because that’s just the way our company rolls. Not just one of us. But all of our team. It’s a core value and people find this incredibly reassuring. Here’s a sense of how we work with you.
Free Consultation
We conduct a site survey, evaluating existing technology, and identifying system problems and areas for improvement. At this time, we sit down with you and gain a clear understanding of what you are hoping to gain from solar, the type of system you had in mind, financial needs that must be met when seeking financing, and anything else that is relevant to an ideal project for you. At this time, we will also help you understand the various factors to be taken into consideration with the brand and type of solar modules you ultimately choose, including the size, output, and type and aesthetics.
Free Solar Audit
We document existing equipment, review your bills, identify energy saving opportunities of which you may have been unaware. In addition, we will provide a detailed schematic of what your solar system would look like using a computer-aided design program to electronically “position” the solar array on your roof or as a ground mount.
Design
We Identify appropriate technologies, new equipment, energy storage and battery backup options, retrofit for lighting. In addition, we calculate your projected energy savings at 90 percent accuracy, research applicable tax advantages, and pursue rebate and grant opportunities, at local, state, federal levels. We have also assisted clients who qualify for grant funding to complete their grant application and maximize your chances to win.
Build
We specify equipment, install the new technology, design and program system controls and monitors, pull permits and manage the project from the solar audit through having your system go live.
Monitor
As a value added, we test and optimize the system’s functionality, and monitor monthly usage. In fact, we set you up with a production and consumption monitor so you can keep your finger on the pulse of the output of your solar system.
Operate and Maintain
Operating and Maintenance – We provide service support agreements to protect your investment and make sure you are maximizing your rate of return. We constantly monitor your system, many times finding and fixing small problems you didn’t realize were there.
Benefits of Solar Installed by Our Minnesota Commercial Solar Energy Team
Solar panel costs have dropped 77 percent since 2010, while the quality and payback timeline has risen. After utility bonuses, grants, state and federal tax advantages, including a 30 percent tax credit, and other rebates, the typical solar project has a payback of 7-10 years. And take note, most solar arrays we design are under a 25-year manufacturer’s warranty.
Are you looking for other reasons to explore what the sun and Cedar Creek have to offer?
- Solar panel systems offer a strong ROI for up to 25 years or longer
- Commercial solar energy system benefits include immediate tax advantages including tax credits, accelerated depreciation, bonuses and incentives tied to performance
- Commercial solar energy systems Increase the value of your property by the full amount of your investment
- Solar solutions offer a way for you to take one step closer to corporate sustainability
- Having a solar system will make your company will increase your awareness as a responsible corporate citizen
- Solar panel systems build your brand name and customer loyalty. Your customers will be proud that you operate your business using solar power, and are helping to save the environment by decreasing carbon emissions
- Solar systems offer energy independence
- Solar solutions do not require electricity generated by fossil fuels, a nonrenewable resource, which gives you power over rising electricity costs Solar solutions reduce your carbon footprint and save valuable natural resources
- It’s great fun to look at the consumption/production dashboard and see all the savings you are experiencing every day, real time.
CASE STUDY: Aveda
Aveda’s business model has always strived for sustainability, so it only made sense to go solar. The Minnesota company partnered with CCE to build a solar array that would power the Aveda headquarte...
CASE STUDY: Brin Glass
Cedar Creek Energy assessed the company’s energy needs and available roof space through an energy audit. This information allowed solar designers and engineers to create plans for a custom solar ene...
CASE STUDY: The City of St. Cloud Drinking Water Treatment Center
The City of St. Cloud pledged to prioritize sustainability back in 2015. Since then, the City has completed several projects with Cedar Creek Energy: the Waste Water Treatment Facility, maintenance bu...
Case Study: METIS Development Group (MDG)
METIS Development Group is a multifamily real estate owner/developer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As a previous Cedar Creek Energy client, MDG knows all too well the impressive ROI of a solar energy...
EPC Services
We are an EPC provider that serves the Twin City metro area of St. Paul and Minneapolis, greater Minnesota, the Midwest and nation building commercial solar power systems.
Lighting
Commercial LED bulbs can cut your electric bill by 50%. With lighting costs making up 30-40% of an electrical bill, a lighting update is a great choice for savings and sustainability.
O & M
Our nationwide Operation and Maintenance services cover all types and sizes of commercial solar power energy systems. Let us help protect your investment.
Financing
At Cedar Creek Energy, every time we design a commercial energy power system, we are designing to give optimal payback and a generous rate of return on your investment.
Power Purchase Agreements
Cedar Creek Energy can use a PPA to provide your facility with a solar energy system in Minnesota without any capital investment or ongoing maintenance costs.
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Solar Energy Systems for Minnesota Governments
Cedar Creek Energy is proud to work with Minnesota cities, townships, and municipalities to design custom solar systems. We know the importance of investing in clean energy for our state. Let Cedar Creek Energy guide you through the process of going solar. Learn more about solar for Minnesota governments >
Immersed in Evolving Solar Energy Technology and Sustainable Building Initiatives
At Cedar Creek Energy, we are immersed in evolving solar energy technologies and green building opportunities, financing, and regulatory issues and aim to apply our expertise, engineering rigor, and ingenuity to every single project, from residential home solar projects up to large commercial installations , and everything in between.
Commonly Asked Questions About Commercial Solar Energy Systems
On average, most commercial solar energy systems cash flow within four to seven years depending on the size of the project. This includes tax advantages and rebates and utility green energy bonuses.
Know that the first year or two, you’ll be paying off the loan you took for your installed solar system, rather than paying a utility bill. Here’s an example of one client’s ROI. In this residential installation, the client’s utility bill was cut by 87% over the course of the year.
Yes, solar works in winter. Although northern climates receive fewer hours of sun in the winter, all you need is sun. The sun’s effect is in fact amplified on sunny days because the reflection of the snow generates even more light.
Research from appraisals indicates that, at a minimum, you can add the total cost of your solar installation to the value of your property. If you have a building worth one million dollars and you install a solar array valued at $225,000, your building or property would then be worth $1,225,000.
These days people like your customers or clients look very favorably on companies that have gone green and installed solar panels. It communicates to your customers that you care about the environment, you are committing to reducing your carbon footprint, and that you support sustainable building practices. Your customers and clients will ultimately vote with their pocketbooks.
Commercial solar energy uses solar panels, batteries, and other components to power a commercial property using energy from the sun’s rays. Minnesota commercial solar installers focus on creating a cost-effective yet environmentally conscious solar array for businesses and other commercial applications.
Minnesota commercial solar panels save businesses money by offering low-cost electricity and a great return on investment (ROI). They can also help you demonstrate your company’s commitment to sustainability and the health of the planet.
Yes, businesses large and small will benefit from commercial solar power systems in Minnesota. The cost to install the system will remain proportional to the size of your business, and there are many rebates and grants available to cover some of the upfront cost.
As a Minnesota commercial solar panel company, we know solar is more affordable now than ever before. The cost of parts and installation has decreased dramatically in the past ten years. In addition, the current Federal Investment Tax Credit for solar installations currently offers a 26% rebate; that will be decreasing in coming years.
A commercial solar installation in Minnesota will improve your bottom line by decreasing your monthly utility bills drastically. You’ll be free to reinvest this money into growing your business. In addition, potential customers will find your company’s commitment to sustainability appealing; you can actually attract these customers just by publicizing your new solar system.
If you want solar panels that will have a quick payback and will save you money in the long run, your best bet is to work with a commercial solar panel installer in Minnesota who knows how to get the job done right the first time. An experienced solar team can create the most cost-effective system while helping you qualify for rebates and grants.
If you’re interested in commercial solar panels in Minnesota, a solar energy company like Cedar Creek Energy can explain the differences between solar panels and other components. We’ll help you find the best solar panels based on your company’s energy needs.
Here are some things to look for when choosing your commercial solar installer in Minnesota: experience with all types of solar projects, number of total installations, customer reviews, variety of available technology (solar batteries, different solar panel brands, etc.).
When installing commercial energy systems in Minnesota, our team first conducts an energy audit to determine the necessary size of the system. Then our engineers create a custom blueprint for your new commercial system. Finally, our solar installers place the panels and connect the system to your building’s existing power system.
There are many solar lenders that offer competitive interest rates for commercial solar projects. Cedar Creek Energy helps our clients find the best solar financing options based on the cost of their project and the rebates/grants the client already qualifies for.
Leasing solar energy can be a good option if you aren’t ready to take the leap and install your own system. When you lease solar energy, a solar installer will come to your property and install a solar array which they own and manage. The solar company sells energy from that system to you at a reduced rate until the end of your long-term contract with them.
Consult a Minnesota commercial solar panel company. A solar energy company will be able to assess your current energy needs and create a system that meets those needs while saving you money each month.
Cedar Creek Energy is an experienced, versatile, and dedicated installer of commercial solar energy systems in Minnesota. Our team has the expertise to create the perfect solar array for your business and the customer service skills to keep you informed along the way.
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