The Southcentral Minnesota Clean Energy Council and the American Solar Energy Society are bringing the National Solar Tour to Mankato on Sunday, October 5th as part of the of the World’s Largest Grassroots Solar Event. Our in person tour will feature 4 homes across the Mankato area in order to help Mankato residents cut energy costs, enjoy tax credits & assert their energy independence!
The event will begin and end at LocAle Brewing (228 Poplar St, Mankato, MN 56001). Please arrive by 1 pm for announcements and to get the list of locations. We will then travel through the community in a car-avan to visit 4 homes across the community. Come prepared with questions about installation processes, how these technologies work, and bring your excitement to make our community a more sustainable place!
The event, slated for Sunday, October 5th from 1 - 4 pm, will showcase the solar and energy efficiency technologies community members are using to 1) drastically reduce monthly energy bills, 2) reduce harmful carbon emissions, and 3) enjoy tax credits and cash incentives as they improve their property values.
The goal of this event is to have community members share their solar, energy efficiency, and sustainability stories with neighbors, community members, and businesses to promote the adoption of solar and other sustainable practices like Air Source Heat Pumps, Electric Vehicles, Pollinator Gardens, and Electric Lawn Mowers!