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Faribault Public Schools starts saving from Community Solar - Faribault Daily News
Faribault has seen a reduction in pollution since the installation of solar gardens last fall, and the school district has seen another reduction — in its energy bill. To date, Faribault Public Schools Financial Director Andrew Adams said the district saved approximately $11,300 on energy costs since March.
Excelsior Energy Capital Closes Second Investment With Development Partner and Commissions First Tranche of Minnesota Solar Projects
Excelsior Energy Capital (“Excelsior”), a leading independent North American renewable energy investor, announced today the acquisition of 5 ground-mount solar projects from development partner, Nokomis Energy. The Kingfield Portfolio, located across Southern Minnesota, totals 6.3 MWDC and brings Excelsior’s total portfolio of ground-mount solar projects in Minnesota to 21.6 MWDC, all as part of a broader partnership with Nokomis Energy.
Nokomis Energy subscribes MNDOT to 9 community solar gardens across state
We’re happy to provide the Minnesota Department of Transportation with savings through community solar that will not only effect the department’s budget but all the taxpayers of Minnesota. This great state continues to lead the nation in renewable energy investment. From St. Cloud to Mankato to Faribault, MnDOT will now be receiving savings from Nokomis’ gardens for the foreseeable future.
Nokomis Energy cuts the ribbon on 4 community solar gardens in Faribault, MN
We cut the ribbon on 4 Faribault Area Community Solar Gardens! Big thanks to all our partners and subscribers including; Faribault Senior High School, Frandsen Bank & Trust, Minnesota Department of Transportation, and Goodhue County, Minnesota. 1st of their kind – Value of Solar – These community solar gardens are a part of the first group of projects in the nation to be constructed under a utility rate program that is not ratepayer subsidized. The Minnesota Value of Solar rate program provides savings to subscribers without impacting other rate payers, ushering in a new era of clean energy deployment.
Nokomis Energy completes construction on Malmedal Garden in Starbuck, MN
With the assistance of so many great contractors and partners, Nokomis Partners finished construction on one of the most beautiful community solar gardens in the state of Minnesota. Nestled near a beautiful pond on 6 acres of land in Starbuck, MN, our Malmedal Garden truly symbolizes our desire to build distributed energy that fits the community it serves. Take a tour of the beautiful property while noting the garden that will produce enough energy to power 188 homes every year.
Excelsior Energy Capital and Nokomis Energy partner on 16.5-MW Minnesota solar portfolio
Excelsior Energy Capital, an independent North American renewable energy investor, announced that its North American Renewable Energy Fund has agreed to partner with Nokomis Energy on the construction and operation of a 16.5-MW solar portfolio. Excelsior will be the long-term owner of the portfolio. In addition, Excelsior and Nokomis are already working on their next portfolio, seeking to leverage this experience to streamline future development.