Summer is flying by, and it's already almost August!  Here's a few tips on how you can take advantage of the last month of summer.

For Minnesotans considering solar energy, the new Solar*Rewards program at Xcel Energy offers an excellent incentive to go solar in 2014.  Solar customers who sign up this year will receive a check every year for $0.08/KWH of energy they produce for 10 years! This year the rebate is the highest possible, meaning that early adopters will lock in the best benefit -- the state has already scheduled for it to drop by $0.02/KWH in 2015 and 2016.

Summer is a great time to invest in solar and to have one of our solar consultants come to you to measure your property's solar potential.

GreenHomesforSale.com is a great website to look for solar arrays that have been beautifully integrated into a home's design.  Like these solar dream homes, All Energy Solar can create a custom solar design for you that will be a source of reliable and sustainable generation of electricity, and another reason to be proud of your home.  Call us for more details on your custom design and for a free solar quote, or find inspiring ideas at our photo gallery.

Opportunities for incorporating sustainable energy in modern construction and design are endless.  In light of rising prices of fossil fuels and the deteriorating climate, the renewable energy movement is unavoidable, and the globe is catching on.  Teams of environmentalists across the world participating in the 2014 Solar Decathlon Europe have been working for eighteen months on stunning sustainable home designs, competing in categories of architecture, engineering and construction, energy efficiency, communication and social awareness, urban design, transportation and affordability, and finally, overall sustainability.  Read more about each amazing house on the design innovations blog, inhabitat.

Warm weather inspires many people to look at ways to make their homes more comfortable and attractive.  If sunny days bring you outdoors to improve your landscaping and home exterior, you aren’t alone.  In fact, home improvement stores see a dramatic increase in customers during the pleasant spring months.

All Energy Solar has teamed up with the city of Red Wing to take advantage of the space provided by the city's incinerator.

We’re Adding Portable Solar Chargers to Our Camping List This Summer!

We understand imagination doesn’t quite cut it when planning your solar installation. If you’re considering investing in solar, our engineering process will generate a custom 3D image to help you envision your property run by the sun. At All Energy Solar, you can reap the benefits of planning by contacting one of our solar consultants to give you a better picture of the solar energy in your future. Here’s an example of one of our 3D images that has come to life!

Solar is alive and well in Massachusetts!  One of the biggest incentives to go solar in MA is the Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs), and we’re here to give you an explanation on how these credits work and how you can take advantage of them.  The state’s SREC program has proven itself to be stable, and is yet another reason to invest in solar!