Minnesota regulators say they are cutting the solar compensation to save money for Xcel customers, but solar advocates warn the change will stunt clean energy growth.
Minnesota updated its community solar garden law so that it would benefit more low income households, but proponents fear a proposal by Xcel Energy could scare away solar investments.
A new state law is ushering in several changes to the state’s community solar program, with developers seeing new rules and requirements, as well as new opportunities.