Solar energy, EV charging, tax incentives, and energy topics for homeowners, farmers, and businesses in North Dakota and Minnesota.
Circuit-level energy monitoring revealed a dryer running 10 hours straight, a mini-split cold snap, and the real math behind whether a home battery actually pencils out — plus what this means for farms and commercial buildings.
Read more →I was on Xcel's flat rate and wondered if Time-of-Day pricing was actually better for me. With two years of Emporia energy data and a little AI analysis, I found $544 a year in savings — and it cost me nothing.
Read more →Your EV has a bigger battery than your Powerwall. So why can't it power your house during an outage? Here's what's holding V2H back — and what's about to change.
Read more →Step-by-step look at a complete residential panel replacement — old breaker box out, Span smart panel in. See how our team at Lyons Electric handles a full rewire in a single day.
Read more →Two bills moving through the Minnesota Legislature would let homeowners plug small solar panels directly into a wall outlet — no permits, no utility approval required. Here's what's actually in the bill, what it can and can't do, and why it matters.
Read more →The OBBBA, signed July 4, 2025, permanently restored 100% bonus depreciation and set new deadlines on the solar Investment Tax Credit. If you're a business owner or farmer considering solar, the financial picture looks different now than it did a year ago.
Read more →Tax-exempt organizations have always been locked out of solar tax credits — until now. Under Section 6417, non-profits, churches, schools, and municipalities can receive the 30% ITC as a direct cash payment from the IRS. No tax liability required.
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