Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Minnesota: Xcel Energy must continue Solar Rewards program

We've seen lots of interest in Minnesota for a solar gardens program there. XCEL already has the tools in place - all we need is legislation or PUC action.

-Joy

------------------------------------------------

ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Xcel Energy must fully fund a solar energy incentive program through 2015, according to a decision Monday by the state.

The decision by Department of Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman means the utility company must fund its Solar Rewards Program at $5 million per year through 2015. Xcel wanted to reduce funding next year and phase out the program by the end of 2013.

http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2012/10/01/business/xcel-solar-rewards/?refid=0&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+MPR_NewsFeatures+(News+%26+Features+from+Minnesota+Public+Radio)

Joy Hughes, Founder, Solar Gardens Institute http://www.solargardens.org
CEO, Solar Panel Hosting LLC http://www.solarpanelhosting.com
(719)207-3097 direct

No comments:

Post a Comment