Commercial. Solar. Solutions.

It's what we do.

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We Deliver Outcomes

that Make Money and Save the Planet. ™

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We Are More than Builders

We are Development Partners

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Keep the Lights On

When school districts go solar, they can save on utility costs that can go directly back to classrooms and utilize the technology to enhance their STEM and vocational education.

We Pay For It. You Own It.

We Maintain It.

You Save Money Day One.

We Build. You Teach.

Learn More about Solar for Schools

Solar Makes Good Business Sense

Energy can make up a significant portion of a business’s operating costs. Companies are installing solar at record rates because it reduces operation expenses, improves their bottom line, and allows them to focus resources on their core business strategies.

Benefits

Incentives

Savings

Learn More about Solar for Business

Show Your Dedication

On-site solar energy provides the perfect solution for cities, counties, and other local governments that want to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. These kinds of projects visibly demonstrate your dedication to climate action and can help meet your goals.

We Pay For It. You Own It.

We Maintain It.

You Save Money Day One.

We Find $$ For You.

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Fund Your Mission

Solar can decrease the cost of operations for non-profits, leaving more funds to devote to your mission while protecting against future volatility in electricity rates.

We Pay For It. You Own It.

We Maintain It.

You Save Money Day One.

We Find $$ for You.

Learn More about Solar for Non-Profits

Xcel Energy Programs

PV Demand Credit
Xcel Energy Solar for Schools
Solar*Rewards

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Federal

30% Solar Tax Credit
Bonus Depreciation

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Other Grants

Government Agencies are doing their part to help incentivize energy efficiency projects for local businesses, to work towards collective sustainability goals.

Other Utilities

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Other

Development

Financing

Engineering

Construction

O&M

Education

Evaluate

We review your energy use, utility expenses & your site to determine the right solar projects for you.

Find Incentives

Based upon our evaluation, we identify all incentives, grants, & tax credits to fund your projects.

Design & Engineer

Our solar engineers will complete structural & electrical engineering for your project in accordance with all applicable codes.

Construct

Our construction team professional & efficiently installs each solar array with no disruptions.

Connect to Utility

We manage all aspects of the interconnection approval process with your Utility.

Operate & Maintain

We operate & maintain your solar arrays to ensure optimal performance over their useful life.

“The people at Ideal made our solar purchase go so smoothly. Their follow through and attention to detail was well beyond anyone I have done business with. Thank you!!”

Steve Mann

Owner, Mann Theatres

“iDEAL customized our financing to work with the unique constraints of our business. Clearly, one size does not fit all, and iDEAL has the resources and know-how to make things work.”

Doug Arndt

Owner, Lake Regions Storage

“The iDEAL Energies team was professional from start to finish, and the financial package provided by iDEAL was simply too good to pass up. We did not need to use our valued working capital.”

Ken Nash

Owner, Floor Source

“iDEAL Energies worked with the City to evaluate our existing buildings for on-site solar. We installed solar arrays on our Community Center, Public Works, Water Treatment and Public Safety buildings. They made it easy for us to meet our renewable energy goals, and I would recommend other Cities work with iDEAL Energies!”

Craig Schlichting, P.E.

Director of Community Assets & Development
City of New Brighton

“Working with iDEAL ENERGIES has been a positive experience all around. Besides being able to put solar panels on our roofs at no cost to save us money on our electricity bill, we're also getting great feedback from the community...”

Dan Roeser

Building Operations Director
White Bear Lake Area Schools

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Commercial. Solar. Solutions.

We Deliver Outcomes

We Are More than Builders

Who We Serve

iDEAL Energies offers tailored commercial solar solutions for all public and closely-held corporations and businesses.

Keep the Lights On

When school districts go solar, they can save on utility costs that can go directly back to classrooms and utilize the technology to enhance their STEM and vocational education.

Solar Makes Good Business Sense

Energy can make up a significant portion of a business’s operating costs. Companies are installing solar at record rates because it reduces operation expenses, improves their bottom line, and allows them to focus resources on their core business strategies.

Show Your Dedication

On-site solar energy provides the perfect solution for cities, counties, and other local governments that want to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. These kinds of projects visibly demonstrate your dedication to climate action and can help meet your goals.

Fund Your Mission

Solar can decrease the cost of operations for non-profits, leaving more funds to devote to your mission while protecting against future volatility in electricity rates.

Minnesotan

We are a Minnesota company, employing Minnesota workers on Minnesota projects.

Megawatts

We install projects from 60 kWDC to 1.5 MWDC across the public and private sectors.

Success Stories

We have applied our turnkey process to over 600 successful projects since 2010.

Any Incentive. One Solar Program.

We help our customers navigate all incentive programs to minimize their out of pocket expense and maximize their solar production.

Xcel Energy Programs

Federal

Other Grants

Other Utilities

All our services are highly refined and tuned up.

Development

Financing

Engineering

Construction

O&M

Education

Delivered to you with our turn-key process

Evaluate

Find Incentives

Design & Engineer

Construct

Connect to Utility

Operate & Maintain

Solar News

Stay up to date with what is new in our industry, learn more about the upcoming products and events.

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