Have you been noticing the solar panels springing up on neighborhood roofs lately? As with all construction projects, when the weather warms up, it’s time to break ground; and for an increasing number of homes and businesses, that includes using the sun as a money-saving energy source. (And just as important, owning the means of generating that electricity!) All Energy Solar is having a busy spring helping local commercial and residential properties make the switch to renewable, dependable solar energy.

Kris Gansen had been looking for solar power options for her Broadway Avenue property for years.

All Energy Solar was featured this week on local KARE 11 News to discuss how the prices of solar panels have dropped by more than 60 percent in the last decade! Click the link for the full video and story.

Como resident Nick Perez and his wife were looking for ways to improve the environment and also for different energy profits. “We always try to be conscientious about environmental concerns,” Perez said, “but we also wanted to see where we could get the most bang for our buck.”

“Just because you live in Minnesota doesn’t mean you can’t have solar energy,” said Matt Renczykowski, of Albertville.

Minnesota is one of 29 states that saw an increase in solar jobs last year and one of eight states that saw significant job gains. Click the link below to watch Ryan Buege of All Energy Solar talk with Kylie Bearse and Jason DeRusha at WCCO's Mid-Morning Show about when is the best time for Minnesotans to look into solar.

There are months during the year when Arlene Faust walks to the end of her driveway certain an electric bill won’t be in her mailbox. The absence of the bill reminds the Green Isle area woman of her late husband, David.

Just a few short years ago, people wondered whether solar power actually worked. Now, they wonder just how much they can save by using it.

Caring for the environment is something Doug and Linda Ploof of Little Falls have continuously strived for.