Solar Resources

Resources for Individuals Considering Solar

Installing Solar PV in South St. Paul

• South St. Paul Rooftop Solar PV Permit Checklist (PDF)
• MN Electrical Inspection Checklist (PDF)

Finance

• Database of State, County, and Local Incentives
• Community Solar Garden Resources
• Center for Energy and Environment – Solar Financing
• PACE Program (Property-Assessed Clean Energy)
• MN Department of Commerce – Solar Industry

Solar Mapping and Production Value Projections

• MN Solar Suitability App
• Google Project Sunroof
• PV Watts Calculator – NREL
• Solar Project Builder – MREA

Find an Installer & Consumer Rights

• MN Commerce Department Solar Directory
• Clean Energy Project Builder
• Solar Industry Resources – MN Dept. of Commerce
• SEIA Consumer Protection
• IREC Consumer Solar Checklist (PDF)
• MnSEIA – Find a Local Installer
• Consumer Reports – How to Install a Solar System
• Solar United Neighbors – MN

Education, Utilities, and Additional Resources

• SETO Spotlight: Solar and Real Estate
• Xcel Energy – Residential Programs & Rebates
• Xcel Energy – Business Renewable Energy Options