Is solar right for you? Does solar work in Minnesota? How much energy can it produce? What are the costs? What incentives are available? Is there maintenance? Come learn the answers to these questions and more. There will be many photos of installations. An optional video tour of a local solar home will follow the class for those who would like to see a system in action. Cosponsored with rochesterschools Public Utilities (RPU).

Think of this as a shorter companion class to the full 'Solar Energy for Your Home or Business' course, typically held in the fall and winter. In this session, we’ll focus on case studies of locally installed solar systems by a local installer, including residential, commercial, battery backup, and off-grid options. We will also discuss how to protect yourself from increasingly predatory sales practices of some (usually out-of-state) solar contractors. This event is sponsored by EarthFest and Destination Medical Center.