Carbon dioxide levels in our atmosphere reached 400 parts per million this year and are expected to rise. Scientists predict mass extinctions, a several degree rise in global temperatures, and rising sea levels that will potentially displace entire cities.

Climate change is a real issue and one that will not go away no matter how many bogus studies are commissioned by big oil. To address climate change we need to take a long, hard look at the way we live our lives and generate our energy.

Solar power has come a long way since The New York Times declared in its April 26, 1954 issue that the firstmodern Solar PV panels represented “the beginning of a new era, leading eventually to the realization of one of mankind’s most cherished dreams – the harnessing of the almost limitless energy of the sun for the uses of civilization.”

Thank you to the Minnesota Legislature and Gov. Dayton for passing the bill that will add 450 MW of clean energy to Minnesota's grid by 2020! This 1.5% Solar Standard is a huge leap forward for the solar industry and the environment in Minnesota! The goal is to generate 10% of the state's energy from solar by 2030, and this is a great step in that direction.

With the recent attention Frac Sand Mining has received in Red Wing, citizens have taken an increased interest in their town’s valuable energy resources.

Specifically, citizens are keenly aware of the multitude of options available to them today that have all the benefits of mining without the environmental price tag, specifically solar.

There’s not much that beats a good glass of wine - except for a good glass of wine for a good cause. This is exactly what we at All Energy Solar are partnering with Have A Heart to bring you. We are the primary sponsor for Have A Heart inc.'s wine tasting on Saturday April 27th.

The New England Patriots are far from economically insolvent as a team, yet the Massachusetts’ solar industry still made more money installing solar panels than the team in 2012.  In fact, Massachusetts was named the sixth top solar state for 2012 by the Solar Energy Industry Association with 128.9 megawatts installed - enough energy to power 32,000 homes.

As a result of increased MA solar demand, new systems brought online after October 28th of this year will only be able to sell their Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SREC) for 8 years instead of 10.  This means that if you sign up to get solar installed after October 18th of this year you’re losing out this years rebate. The upfront rebates are not going to be renewed for next year.

Improving Home Improvement

Carolyn Faacks, owner of Nokomis True Value Hardware, is certainly no stranger to home improvements.  In late 2012 Faacks made a huge step toward achieving the company’s vision of being one of the most sustainable local business possible by installing a 75 panel solar array.

All Energy Solar is Minneapolis' solar installer for residential and commercial PV systems. We are located in Uptown Minneapolis on 26th St. between Lyndale and Aldrich and we employ local Minneapolis residents. If you're looking for someone local for your solar installation with national experience and exceptional customer service then you've come to the right place.

Since 2010, Minnesota solar installations have seen a significant rise in interest thanks to generous rebates offered by XCEL Energy and the falling price of solar modules globally.

UPDATE - MN State Senate and House Pass a 1.5% Solar Standard:

This is great news for all Minnesotans! The Minnesota Senate and house dropped the percentage of Minnesota energy that must come from solar, but they moved up the timeline to 2020. This means that over the next 6 and a half years Minnesota will have 450 MW of solar installed.