Xcel looks to fine-tune its Minnesota solar rebate

With cash going fast, Xcel Energy is reviewing a rebate program that gives residential and commercial customers money back when they install solar power. Xcel is working now to gauge interest, study the changing economics of the solar market and get the pricing right. A smaller rebate could fund more installations but might deter many customers.
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With cash going fast, Xcel Energy is reviewing a rebate program that gives residential and commercial customers money back when they install solar power. Xcel is working now to gauge interest, study the changing economics of the solar market and get the pricing right. A smaller rebate could fund more installations but might deter many customers.

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