A forecast for growth

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has released their energy forecast for 2021, and things are looking up for renewable energy, solar in particular, for the coming years. With an increased commitment to renewable energy, incentives on both the state and federal level, along with falling technology costs, renewable energy sources are poised to provide robust competition for natural gas as the key provider of electricity in the U.S.

On-demand electricity is one of the most common reasons that homeowners cite when asked why they are considering going solar.

Renewable energy was put front-and-center during the 2020 election as both energy and infrastructure became hot topics both on a national and state level. So what does the future hold for solar energy incentives?

The 2020 election resulted in a change in administration and likely a completely different approach to environmental issues, energy policy, and job creation than that of the previous administration. In this ebook, we take a quick look at what has happened, the changes we see happening in the coming months and years, and the impact of those changes on solar.

Minnesota is a leader in the midwest for solar power, with a variety of community and utility level programs in addition to the statewide PACE solar loan program for business. Now another community is putting itself on the map for supporting this renewable energy source.

Green-friendly energy programs such as wind and solar have become a political hot button in recent years, placing public policy and programs like Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS) under attack by those who claim they’re bad for business. The reality is that an RPS is a powerful economic driver that can stimulate a local economy through job creation and reduced operating costs for many companies.

As market volatility and global unrest continue to create massive fluctuation in fossil fuel markets, renewable energy is proving to be the future of energy production. Here are five reasons that signify the shift to renewables.

We are a solar power installer, so of course we wish everyone could go solar. But it doesn’t make sense for everyone or maybe it’s not the right time for some people to install an array right now.

What are SRECs?

If you’ve spent time looking into solar for your home or business, you’ve likely heard the term SRECs, which stands for Solar Renewable Energy Certificates or Solar Renewable Energy Credits. SRECs are solar incentives offered to homeowners and businesses who have a qualifying solar photovoltaic (PV) system. Utility companies then pay system owners for these certificates as a way for the utility to meet their state-issued Renewable Portfolio Standard.