Bonding Update

May 11 - The Governor has signed the modified Bonding Bill (HF 1752) lthat includes an optional 5% investment for solar on public buildings. Click here to read to the Press Release sent out by the Solar Works Coalition thanking the Governor for his support!

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Welcome to the Solar Minnesota Coalition—a group of businesses, consumers, labor groups, the solar industry and clean energy advocates working collaboratively to establish a 10 percent solar energy standard in Minnesota. Please join us!

Bringing Solar Jobs and Economic Growth to Minnesota

In 2010 the solar energy industry grew 67 percent - despite an economic downturn in the overall economy. Venture capitalists invested more in solar energy technology than any in any other technology in 2009. A Solar Energy Standard will help make Minnesota an attractive place for those investment dollars.

Minnesota has a vast, untapped solar energy potential that, if developed, will lead to greater energy independence and security, the creation of high-quality solar industry jobs, and help spur economic development across the state. A Solar Energy Standard will help us achieve these goals by establishing the right climate for investment in Minnesota’s solar energy future.

Note: the Solar MN Coalition and the Solar Minnesota Partnership are separate, distinct organizations.

If you are looking for local solar installers, check out the list of certified solar installers on the MN Solar Energy Industry Association's (MNSEIA) website.