Minnesota

Minnesota is home to one of the country’s most successful community solar programs—and this archive brings together updates, project highlights, and customer resources tailored to the state. Learn how Minnesotans are accessing renewable energy savings, how policies are evolving, and how local partnerships are strengthening communities across the region.

How to Lower Your Electricity Bill – Cold or Mixed Climate Edition

April 21, 2026

How to lower your electricity bill using your utility incentives and exploring renewable energy. Here’s our comprehensive guide to lower electricity bills that go beyond LEDs.
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Solar 2025 Wrapped: Renewable Energy Insights from SEIA and Wood Mackenzie Report

March 31, 2026

Solar is one of the few solutions that can reliably meet accelerating electricity demand growth driven by data center development and ratepayer needs. Discover the progress New York, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Illinois, and Maryland made in the past year, according to the SEIA and Wood Mackenzie report.
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Eden Prairie Eco Eco Expo

March 23, 2026

Meet PureSky Energy at Eden Prairie Eco Expo on April 18, 2026. It’s a chance to meet the PureSky team in person and enter to win a giveaway.
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Double Your Impact: The Referral Rewards Program That Pays You Back

January 13, 2026

Earn rewards from referring new customers. It’s easy to get started and easy to earn. Learn more about this customer rewards program.
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Why We’ve Updated Our Community Solar Program — And What a Recent Court Ruling Means for Minnesotans

August 7, 2025

At PureSky Energy, we believe in keeping solar simple, reliable, and cost-saving for everyone. That’s why we want to share an important update about a recent court decision in Minnesota that affects community solar—and what we’ve done to protect our customers.
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Minnesota’s New Solar Rate is Wiping Out Community Solar Savings

July 9, 2025

What You Need to Know About the Switch from ARR to VOS
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Building a Greener Community — One Community Solar Subscription and Compost Bin at a Time

May 15, 2025

In Minnetonka, Minnesota, tucked into a quiet residential neighborhood surrounded by bike trails and parkland, a vibrant senior community is quietly leading the way in sustainability. Applewood Pointe in Minnetonka isn’t your average retirement cooperative—it’s a hub of environmental action. I recently sat down with Dennis Bauchwitz, one of the driving forces behind Applewood’s green initiatives, to hear about how this 89-unit senior co-op is making real progress through community solar and composting. A Cooperative Built on Community Applewood Pointe is more than just a building—it’s a shared investment. “We all own everything in the building,” Dennis explains. “The kitchen,…
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A Complete Guide to Community Solar

September 16, 2024

PureSky Energy Answers All Your Questions about Community Solar Our community solar guide is meant to be a valuable resource for people or organizations interested in participating in community solar programs or have questions about their existing program. In the below guide, you’ll find a comprehensive overview of what community solar is, how it works, and what benefits it offers to participants and the surrounding local communities. We also include step-by-step instructions on how to join a community solar program, understand your utility bill savings, and other reward programs we offer. The end goals of this guide are twofold. One,…
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