COMMUNITY SOLAR, IT REALLY IS JUST THAT AWESOME!

Community solar gardens are centralized solar facilities owned by individual community members who receive credits on their electricity bill for the power produced. With community solar, any resident or business can take advantage of solar power, even renters! Customers receive the same financial and carbon reduction benefits as they would if the solar panels were installed on their own roof. If you are in Excel Energy territory and are interested in participating in community solar, visit the Minnesota Renewable Energy Society website.

1. Reduces your carbon footprint!

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Participating in community solar will reduce your carbon footprint by generating a portion of your electrical energy from a renewable carbon free source.

2. No maintenance or repair costs!

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After buying a subscription you will enjoy all the benefits as you would having solar on your own roof, without the costs of maintenance or repair.

3. Protects you from rising energy costs!

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The community solar subscription is a 25 year contract. Meaning the cost of your electricity coming from community solar will not rise for the next 25 years because the sun doesn't raise its prices!

4. Have a Shaded House? No Problem

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The vast majority of households are unsuitable for solar PV panels because of excessive shade, roof size, and orientation. Community solar allows these homeowners to participate in solar.

5. Don't have the money for a full scale project at home? That's okay!

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The upfront cost of installing solar at home is expensive. With community solar you can grow your garden as you have the resources for purchasing additional subscriptions.