Minnesota’s clean energy demand remains stable despite federal changes (an article from The Minnesota Daily)
Article by Jingyuan Liu, The Minnesota Daily, October 29, 2025 | Image by Noah Liebl Check out this article from The Minnesota Daily reiterating how Minnesota’s clean energy sector, especially solar energy, is experiencing steady or increasing demand despite a decrease in federal clean energy investment and policy uncertainty, such as the end of some incentives. […]
Solar Energy and the Environment: The Impact of Residential Systems on Carbon Emissions
Summary: Switch to solar energy and reduce your home’s carbon footprint and combat climate change. Each residential solar energy system we install contributes to cleaner air, conserved resources, and a more sustainable energy future for everyone. Switching to solar energy is a powerful step toward protecting the environment. Residential solar energy systems not only reduce […]
Clean energy tax credits are ending, but higher electricity costs still driving interest in solar (an article from MPR)
Kirsti Marohn, MPR News, October 8, 2025 Check out this article from MPR News, where TruNorth Solar’s Owner and CEO, Marty Morud, is quoted and notes that while federal tax credits have helped generate interest, the rising cost of electricity is now the biggest incentive for solar adoption. To summarize, the article discusses Federal tax […]
Minnesota’s Rising Electricity Costs: Why Now is the Best Time to Go Solar
As residents of Minnesota, and people who use electricity, we’ve all felt the pinch of increasing utility bills. Electricity costs have been steadily climbing, putting a strain on household budgets across the state and country. At TruNorth Solar, we understand these concerns, and we’re here to explain why this trend makes going solar (the sooner […]
Don’t Get Duped: How to Choose a Solar Installer You Can Trust
Choosing a solar energy installer is a huge decision that will impact your wallet, the environment, and your home’s energy costs and production. With the continued increase in electric rates and the growing popularity of solar, it’s more important than ever to know what to look for in a reputable company and what red flags […]
TruNorth Solar is Named a 2025 Top Solar Contractor
The renewable energy industry is entering a tumultuous time, with deep federal cuts to programs that stoked astronomical growth over the past four years. Still, the solar industry broke record after record in 2024, the largest single year of new capacity added to the grid by any energy technology in over two decades. TruNorth Solar […]
Big Beautiful Bill Could Increase Minnesota Energy Bills (a Story from Fox 9)
Story by Fox 9 Minneapolis St. Paul | Aired Live on July 7, 2025 TruNorth Solar CEO Marty Morud was featured in this story on the impacts of the Big Beautiful Bill on the Minnesota Energy and Solar Industries. To summarize, the new budget bill signed by President Trump is expected to have significant negative […]
Solar Energy Systems Offer Relief from High Summer Electric Bills
As summer temperatures spike, so do the electric bills of many Minnesotans. Running your AC or heat pump, your pool, your garage fridge, or your business can get expensive! But, installing a solar energy system can lower your electric bill while also providing renewable energy to power your summer electric essentials. A solar energy system […]
Congressional Budget Bill Could Kill Solar Industry in Minnesota Just As It Was Gaining Momentum (an Article from the Star Tribune)
TruNorth Solar CEO Marty Morud worries that without tax credits, his companies and others will not be able to employ as many people. Shown are TruNorth workers putting panels on a house in Golden Valley. (Photo by Glen Stubbe/The Minnesota Star Tribune) By Christopher Vondracek | The Minnesota Star Tribune | May 28, 2025 at […]
Above-Average Linden Hills Home with Below-Average Energy Needs (an Article from the Star Tribune)
A house in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis is unusually sustainable and energy efficient, with a solar-panel system, charging for two electric vehicles, efficient insulation, sustainable materials and a good score on the Home Energy Rating System. (Photo by Spacecrafting) By Katy Read | The Minnesota Star Tribune | May 16, 2025 at […]