Blattner Reaches Historic Milestone in Renewable Energy
An Avon company has reached a milestone in renewable energy.
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New Solar Garden Will Save Local Taxpayers Millions
According to IPS Solar, their new solar community garden in St. Joseph will save its subscribers over $8,000,000 over the next 25 years.
Sauk Rapids Temporarily Block Solar Garden Use With The City
Sauk Rapids is putting a ban on solar gardens in the city – at least for the moment. During tonight’s (Monday) city council meeting, the council unanimously approved a solar moratorium that would block any solar use within city limits.
Cold Spring To Add Solar Garden, Cold Spring Bakery First To Sign Up For Service
A community solar garden is coming to Cold Spring within the next year. SunShare will be building the city a 5 Megawatt solar garden about 5 miles north of ROCORI High School.
Stearns Electric Taps Into Renewable Energy With Community Solar Project
A local electric company is now providing their customers with renewable energy as part of their community solar project. Stearns Electric has built 50, 410 watt solar panels that will produce a total of 20.5 Kilowatts of renewable energy for their members to buy.
Cold Spring Looking At Possibility of Solar Energy Farm
A discussion about bringing a solar farm to Cold Spring was brought before the city council during tonight's (Tuesday) meeting. Public Works Director Paul Hoeschen brought the idea to the council as a way to provide better energy use for the wastewater treatment facility.
Sartell Talks About Adding A Solar Garden To City
Sartell officials are contemplating the idea of adding a solar garden within the city. A presentation was giving during tonight's (Monday) city council meeting by representatives of SolarStone to discuss the possibility of leasing city owned property for the use of the solar garden.
Solar Manufacturer Locating in Minneapolis
A solar panel manufacturer based in Washington state is planning to open a plant in south Minneapolis early next year.
Minnesota Agency, Power Companies Attack Solar Plan
State energy officials are joining with power companies to try to derail a proposed $250 million solar energy project in Minnesota. Edina-based Geronimo Energy plans to build about 20 large solar power arrays to meet future electricity needs of Xcel Energy customers.
New Minnesota Solar Law Boost to Fledgling Industry
A new Minnesota law requires investor-owned utilities like Xcel Energy to generate more electricity from solar power could mean opportunities for home and business owners willing to mount panels on their property.