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January 2018 Xcel Solar*Rewards Application Begins

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January 2018 Xcel Solar*Rewards Application Begins! TruNorth Energy Consultants are now creating applications for new solar customers for the $15,000,000 available through the 2018 Xcel Solar*Rewards Program.  Those who apply early for the Xcel Solar*Rewards Program will receive a performance based incentive (PBI) of $0.08/kWh produced by the PV system over 10 years!  The incentive […]

Cutting Edge SolarEdge Inverter + Power Optimizer

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String Inverters vs Micro-inverters vs Power Optimizers – which is best for your home or business solar energy system? If you are considering a solar energy system for your home or business, one of the key decisions to be made is the type of inverter to install. Inverters convert the DC electricity that your solar […]

Nifty S. MPLS 3.66 kW Solar Garage

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Nifty S. Minneapolis Solar Garage! Vroom! Our South Minneapolis Homeowner’s garage always took care of the family cars, now their garage is taking care of 90% of the families electricity bill in year one! And with solar incentives, our Homeowners are receiving approximately $5000.00 in Federal Solar Investment Tax Credits and will receive about $3,853. […]

Keeping Your Minnesota Solar Panels Clean

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Minne”snow”ta and Solar Panels – From city houses to lakeside cabins to country pole barns, rooftop solar systems are dotting the Minnesota landscape. With 4 seasons (5 with road construction) that range from swirling snowstorms to torrential rains, you may ponder the question “What season, if ever, should I clean my solar panels?” Well, most […]

Rooftop Miniature Clean Energy Production Facility!

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With Xcel*Solar Rewards, your rooftop can be a miniature clean-energy production facility! When Minnesota residents living in Xcel Energy territory install solar panels on their property, the electricity produced by their solar panels can actually earn money with the Xcel Energy Solar*Rewards program! Xcel Energy offers an excellent production-based incentive called the Solar*Rewards Program. This […]

Solar Brewed Beer: Boiling the Wort

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SOLAR-BREWED BEER: BOILING THE WORT Though still an artisanal process in many breweries, beer brewing is no longer a fully manual system. A lot of high-tech industrialized machinery has allowed breweries to scale up, professionalize and standardize the precise production of the revered recipes. This beer brewing process demands a lot of power, with hundreds […]

TruNorth Solar at Rochester Earthfest

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TruNorth Solar is a proud participant in this year’s  Rochester Earthfest Expo, Sunday, April 23rd, 2017 at the Mayo Civic Auditorium from 10:00am-4:00pm. If you are in the area, be sure to stop by and visit TruNorth Reps Chris and Mark to learn how simple and affordable Solar Energy can be for your home or […]

TruNorth Solar Sponsors 2017 Southwest MPLS High School Robotics Team

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The spotlight will shine on the 2017 Southwest High School Robotics – FRC Team 2129 – Ultraviolet in the Minneapolis FIRST Robotics Regionals Competition taking place April 7th – April 8th, 2017 at Williams Arena and Mariucci Arena in the heart of the University of MN campus. The Competition has free admission and is open […]

Exploring Carbon Zero – Renovation on Minneapolis Historic Home

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What exactly is a carbon zero home?  “A zero carbon home is one that generates as much power as it uses over the course of a year and therefore has net zero carbon dioxide emissions.”(1). Therefore, a carbon zero home uses renewable energy sources, such as solar PV, sized to produce a net amount of […]

Talking About the Birds and the Bees – Solar Sanctuaries Act

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In addition to producing clean energy from the sun, solar sites can now be used to maximize habitat creation for birds, pollinators and other small wildlife. The Solar Sanctuaries Act, recently signed into law by Gov. Dayton on May 31, 2016, establishes voluntary native vegetation and habitat management practices for solar developers and local governments. […]

“When we evaluated whether solar was right for us, TruNorth Solar laid out the facts honestly and with no reservation in every conversation we had. From the initial design to the eventual build, each employee showed their excitement for solar and genuine wish to see that we were happy with the end product. We are extremely pleased with our array, so much so that we may add another.”
Ryan McAnnanyInver Grove Heights
“Our solar panels were installed in late August. The crew was conscientious about ensuring good-looking installation. We were pleasantly surprised when the bill for September’s gas and electricity arrived – 13 cents! With the 30% federal tax credit and Made in Minnesota payments during the first 10 years, investing in solar makes great financial sense. We look forward to low utilities bills in our retirement AND we feel great about reducing our carbon footprint.”
Janna KingRoseville, MN
“We have known Marty and James from TruNorth since 2012. They installed our solar roof (pun intended) and have maintained it ever since. When 1 of 38 inverters failed a few years ago, it was magically replaced after a quick call to TruNorth and we weren’t even at home for that. Marty and the team are experienced, competent, responsive and driven.”
Alex Matusevich & Jason BrightMinneapolis MN
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Robert Shainess
Minnetonka
“The TruNorth team communicated well throughout the project and a focus on that was evident in their processes. The proposal estimates have been accurate and I’ve calculated a 15% return on the investment since installation. Thanks!”
Jay Sachetti
Minnetonka
“When we evaluated whether solar was right for us, TruNorth Solar laid out the facts honestly and with no reservation in every conversation we had. From the initial design to the eventual build, each employee showed their excitement for solar and genuine wish to see that we were happy with the end product. We are extremely pleased with our array, so much so that we may add another.”
Ryan McAnnany
Inver Grove Heights
“My wife and I were both very impressed with the level of service we received from TruNorth. When we originally decide to have solar installed we got quotes from TruNorth and two of their competitors. We ended up selecting one of the other installers which turned out to be a huge mistake. The project basically didn’t go anywhere for 7 months and the level of communication was terrible. In a last ditch effort to save the project I called Marty to see if he would be interested in taking on the job. He jumped right on it and I felt like more happened in the first week than in the entire time we were with the other company. From then on I received weekly calls from our Project Manager Charlie and they hit every timeline they had originally quoted. We couldn’t be happier with how the project turned out. There is no doubt in my mind that TruNorth will be a major player in the solar installation business for years to come after seeing how they operate compared to their competitors.”
Ryan and Shelly Bormann
Maple Grove, MN
“We would absolutely recommend TruNorth. We enjoyed working with each person we met from TruNorth and we love our system. We love how committed to green energy and solar technology the whole TruNorth company really is. We have enjoyed further conversation and dialogue with them about how our system is working, how other systems work. They monitor our system and have come back twice to make small adjustments to help it operate even better. They are a professional and committed group and we are delighted to have worked with them.”
Fred Rogers
Northfield, MN
“Working with TruNorth Solar has been a pleasure! I met Marty approximately two years ago while shopping around for some ideas on Geothermal heating and cooling and or solar and wind production of electricity. Marty was very generous with his time in answering questions and helping me understand the various realities of each system. He listened to my thoughts and issues and gave me guidance with patience as I worked through my options. We reworked the plan several times until a ground mount solar array design was just right for my property. Once, that was accomplished, Marty moved through the steps to final installation keeping me informed of every aspect as it moved through the process. During installation his staff was on task, friendly and very considerate of our property. It has been a pleasure and privilege to work with them to complete this environmental friendly goal.”
Dr. Dennis J. Grabowski
Lake Elmo, MN
“Our solar panels were installed in late August. The crew was conscientious about ensuring good-looking installation. We were pleasantly surprised when the bill for September’s gas and electricity arrived – 13 cents! With the 30% federal tax credit and Made in Minnesota payments during the first 10 years, investing in solar makes great financial sense. We look forward to low utilities bills in our retirement AND we feel great about reducing our carbon footprint.”
Janna King
Roseville, MN
“I was impressed with the overall project; from planning to installation. You were very thorough in your research and proposal. The installation went exactly as planned. It was a pleasure doing business with a true professional!”
Kim Beauclair (Beauclair Construction & Cabinetry)
Inver Grove Heights, MN
“It was a pleasure working with you and your Team at TruNorthSolar. From start to finish the communication that I received from you and the installation crews was nothing short of exceptional. As you know I did extensive research on not only the panel system but the structure and hardware that the panels will be fastened too for the next several decades. I was very impressed with the amount of non-corrosive material that was used in the structure that holds the panels. The use of Aluminum, Stainless Steel and Galvanized Hardware means that for many years (decades) there will be little to no hardware maintenance with this system. The quality and integrity of how the installation process proceeded made this project one of the easiest projects I have ever been involved with. Kudos to you and your crew!!”
Loren O’Brien (B&F Fastener Supply)
Ramsey, MN
“We have known Marty and James from TruNorth since 2012. They installed our solar roof (pun intended) and have maintained it ever since. When 1 of 38 inverters failed a few years ago, it was magically replaced after a quick call to TruNorth and we weren’t even at home for that. Marty and the team are experienced, competent, responsive and driven.”
Alex Matusevich & Jason Bright
Minneapolis MN
“My husband and I have just had the privilege of working with Marty Morud who installed 36 solar panels on our 1916 year old house in the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis. I cannot rave enough about Marty’s work. He presented us with thoughtful options, helped us to select the best for our situation, kept to a schedule and delivered services in a timely manner. He was always respectful, tidy — and a patient teacher for me, learning this new “green” vocabulary. I am happy to talk further about Marty and would be delighted to showcase his work on our roof.Please do not hesitate to contact me.”
Margaret Shulman
Minneapolis MN
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