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 […]
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 […]
Updates! Now’s the Time to Take Advantage of Solar and Storage Incentives
Update as of 5/15/25: Again, there are more possible changes happening with solar incentives. Solar opponents in Congress released a proposed budget that would eliminate the current 30% residential solar tax credit (ITC 25D), effective at the end of this year. While this bill isn’t law yet, and TruNorth Solar is working with our partners […]
Updates! TruNorth Solar Alert: Solar Net Metering is in Jeopardy – We Need Your Voice!
A big THANK YOU to our Solar Advocates! Update from Marty Morud, TruNorth Solar CEO, as of 5/7/25 The Senate has now published its agreement for S.F. 2393, and we successfully advocated for the removal of the proposed net metering changes to rural Minnesota Coops and Municipals. It’s important to remember that H.F. 2442, the […]
People are Rushing to Install Solar Panels Before Trump Becomes President (an Article from NPR)
By Jeff Brady, NPR The below is a preview of the article. Please view the full article here. The solar power industry is growing fast, accounting for more than half of all new electricity on the grid last year. But soon President-elect Donald Trump and fellow Republicans in Congress may try to reduce or eliminate government incentives […]
Can Solar Reduce My Energy Bill?
Can solar reduce my energy bill? This is the top question we receive from homeowners who contact us for a solar energy system quote. In most cases, the answer is a resounding Yes! Installing a solar energy system can significantly reduce most homeowners’ energy bills. Here’s why going solar can help you save on energy […]