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Members of the Democratic and Republican parties in Minnesota passed a bipartisan Energy Conservation and Optimization (ECO) Act in 2021. Unfortunately, more aggressive and large-scale climate and renewable energy bills have failed recently. Often, these larger-scale energy and climate bills would pass in the DFL-controlled House but die when they reached the Republican-controlled Senate. That all appears about to change after the DFL maintained control of the House and Governor's office while adding control of the Senate.

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What makes a roof good for solar? Here are a few things that we look for when assessing a roof for solar panels. Read More

Outside the most apparent reasons for switching to solar, like the environmental and financial benefits, you might be surprised by these five reasons. 

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Solar energy is an excellent opportunity for businesses, increasing property value, generating long-term savings in building operating expenses, and demonstrating environmental consciousness to the community. But when paying cash is not an option or preferred, how do these clean energy investments get financed?

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Xcel Energy’s Solar Rewards program is returning in 2023. However, there are significant changes compared to previous years.

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New incentives make it easier than ever to get started with solar in Minnesota. Read More

There are a few common themes among recent solar installers in regards to their new investment. When people add solar panels to their property, they’re often focused on:

• Finding ways to maximize their production and minimize their consumption
• Monitoring their consumption patterns
• Reducing their carbon footprint
• Maximizing their investment.

Whatever YOUR reason, here are five tips that you, as an owner of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system, can do to maximize your solar energy production and reduce your consumption to get the most out of your system.

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You may be surprised to learn that Minnesota’s relatively frequent number of sunny days and cooler temperatures are well suited for solar. This, along with recent advances in technology, stabilized material costs, and financial assistance in the form of tax credits and incentives, make solar a desirable option for many Minnesotans.
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Over the course of the solar panel installation process, our ESV techs and install crews will take a number of photos and videos both during construction and after completion to ensure quality and safety.

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The Dakota Electric Association Solar Rebate is open once again to assist in the cost of solar installations. Beginning January 1, 2022, residential systems with a rating at or below 20.0 kW DC are eligible for a one-time, $500 solar commissioning rebate after the commissioning is complete.

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