2020/2021 Solar Qualifications and Corporate Overview
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2020/2021 Solar Qualifications and Corporate Overview
INTRODUCTION
ABOUT US
Cedar Creek Energy is a Minnesota-based solar solutions for your family and business. We design and
energy company with values that reflect those of the install energy-efficient solar, lighting, and building
state we’ve always called home. At the same time, automation systems for commercial, education,
we are on the cutting edge of technological, design multi-family, and non-profit organizations, as well
and manufacturing within the evolving and growing as for individual residences. With over 10 years of
solar power industry. This combination allows us to experience under our belts, we understand that
provide solar solutions that break financially even in many cases going solar is a once in a lifetime
after a few years and generate income for many years investment. We strive to help you benefit from the
down the road. At Cedar Creek Energy, we have a highest possible return on your investment.
strong commitment to providing renewable energy
TIME TO CHANGE THE WAY
YOU THINK ABOUT SOLAR
QUICK FACTS
• 40+ Employees
• Nearly 15 years of experience
• Develop and install solar projects from 5kW to 5MW
• An internal team of designers, UL Certified engineers, project managers,
and installers
• Creative financing including capital leases, power purchase agreements,
operating leases, PACE financing, and more
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OUR MISSION
Our mission is to help our clients save money on
electricity through renewable solar energy installations
for residential homeowners and businesses, using the
“ We were approached by other
most effective technology available. We provide all solar companies. Cedar Creek
of our customers – residential and commercial – with Energy was more thorough,
an experienced team of engineers, innovators and understood the challenges of a
financial experts who deliver outstanding residential nonprofit, and had great solutions.
and commercial solar energy systems and LED lighting We went with CCE because they
solutions of all shapes and sizes. were the best choice.”
- Bob DeBoer, A Chance to Grow
We strive for a thorough, consultative approach to
every project. Our team of engineers, and installers
can develop, finance, and install energy saving solar
solutions to meet your needs. Residential homeowners can reduce their electric
expense by as much as 80% or more per year by
Businesses rely on Cedar Creek Energy to help working with our qualified solar project managers,
deliver solar solutions that save tens of thousands of engineers, and installers. Cedar Creek Energy is part
dollars and begin paying for themselves within a few of the future by setting the stage for a future using
short years. renewable energy and sustainable building practices.
“In all likelihood, we’ll be 80 percent renewable
energy by 2018,” said Patrick Shea, St. Cloud’s public
services director. “I don’t know another municipality
of this size in the state that’s at that level.”
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OUR PROCESS
FREE CONSULTATION FREE SOLAR AUDIT SOLAR SYSTEM DESIGN
At this time, we sit down with you We document existing equipment, We identify appropriate
and gain a clear understanding of review your bills, identify energy technologies, new equipment,
what you are hoping to gain from saving opportunities of which you energy storage and battery
solar, the type of system you had in may have been unaware. We will backup options, retrofits for
mind, financial needs and anything also provide a detailed schematic of lighting. In addition, we calculate
else that is relevant to an ideal what your solar system would look your projected energy savings
project for you. like using a computer-aided design at 90 percent accuracy, research
program to generate a rendering of applicable tax advantages,
the solar array on your roof or as a and pursue rebate and grant
ground mount. opportunities.
BUILD YOUR PROJECT MONITOR YOUR SYSTEM OPERATE & MAINTAIN
We specify your system equipment, As a value-added, we test and YOUR SYSTEM
apply for permits, install the optimize the system’s functionality
We provide service support
system, program system controls and monitor monthly usage. In
agreements to protect your
and monitors, and coordinate fact, we set you up with access to
investment and make sure you are
interconnection with your electric a custom production monitoring
maximizing your rate of return. We
utility. portal so you can keep your finger
constantly monitor your system
on the pulse of the output of your
and will proactively contact you to
solar system.
schedule a service visit should any
issue arise.
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COMMERCIAL SOLAR
Based in Blaine, Minnesota, Cedar Creek OPERATING & MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS
Energy designs, builds, installs, and maintains Cedar Creek Energy also offers O&M services to
commercial solar energy systems and energy efficient companies to ensure consistent performance and
lighting solutions. We offer comprehensive customized ongoing maintenance of their solar arrays. We optimize
clean energy opportunities, from turnkey commercial the solar system and ensure compliance with government
solar energy systems to customized engineering, and utility grid requirements. We also manage all
procurement, and construction services. preventative maintenance, routine inspections, wear
and tear, and overall system productivity through our
EPC SERVICES real-time monitoring. Our O&M services allow our
You can hire Cedar Creek Energy to serve as the commercial clients to focus on their mission and
general contractor on your project. In this capacity, growth, while we ensure their solar system operates
we will handle the engineering, procurement, and at peak performance.
management of the construction services.
ENERGY STORAGE AND EV CHARGING
AT A GLANCE
Cedar Creek Energy is certified by Tesla and Generac LAND PERMITTING AND SURVEYS
which allow for the ability to harness the energy of the • Permitting
sun during the day to power your operation at night.
SURVEY
In addition, we can help you keep your fleet of electric • Preliminary
vehicles on the road by installing EV chargers that run • Civil
off your solar array. • SWPPP
FINANCING & REBATES
OUR CLIENTS • Federal Investment Tax Credit
We are pleased to work with a wide variety of • PACE Program
commercial clients. Some of the industries we • Xcel Energy Solar Rewards Program
serve include: • City of Minneapolis: Green Business
Solar Projects
• Minnesota Farms + Agriculture
• Other Financing Options
• Manufacturing + Distribution • Power Purchase Agreements
• Cities + Municipalities
• Multifamily Housing INTERCONNECTION WITH THE
UTILITY COMPANY
• Schools + Universities
FRONT END CONNECTION
EPC / O&M
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COMMERCIAL SOLAR
We have successfully completed more than 500 projects of all types and sizes.
Following are examples of some of the commercial solar installations we have completed:
ANNUAL kWH OF
COMPANY NAME # OF MODULES TYPE OF INSTALLATION
ENERGY PRODUCED
A Chance to Grow 52,000 124 Roof
Aveda 1,288,100 2,928 Ground Mount
Brin Glass Fridley 858,000 1,950 Roof Mount
Brin Glass Minneapolis 143,000 338 Roof Mount
City of Brooklyn Park 1,653,300 4,626 Roof & Ground Mount
City of Brooklyn Park Fire Department 49,000 124 Roof
City of St. Cloud Aquatics Center 458,700 1,142 Roof Mount
City of St. Cloud Fire Station #5 44,000 108 Roof Mount
City of St. Cloud Public Library 336,600 840 Roof Mount
City of St. Cloud Waste Water Treatment
328,000 792 Ground
Facility
City of St. Cloud Water Treatment Facility 198,000 720 Roof
Cooperative Energy Futures - Haven 1,492,700 4,176 Ground Mount
Cooperative Energy Futures - Waseca 1,492,700 4,176 Ground Mount
Crankshaft Supply 52,000 96 Roof
Fowler Electric 21,900 63 Roof
K&K Recycling 252,000 664 Roof
Meyer Contracting, Inc. 41,900 124 Roof
PJW Automotive 19,800 60 Roof
Playschool Child Care 23,700 60 Pole Mount
STAG Mendota 405,900 972 Roof Mount
STAG St. Paul 1,584,000 4,172 Roof Mount
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MANAGEMENT TEAM
Our management, operations, and project That means if your goals dictate an end-to-end turnkey
management team take a diligent, phased approach to commercial solar energy system and you just need to
each project, providing detailed recommendations and know when the work’s getting done, on budget and on
personal consultations at each step. time, that’s what we’ll do. If you want more of a day-to-
day partnership, we are all-in. Or maybe you are a large
We ensure that the quality remains consistently high firm that doesn’t have expertise or staff in an area of
with our in-house team of experts. You will know engineering, procurement, or construction, and want a
who you are working with every step of the way. We company that can seamlessly integrate into your overall
are available to you and will involve you in our design, plans. That would be us. Or maybe you need your brand-
build, installation, and monitoring of your system at new 3-million-dollar solar array monitored, serviced, and
the level you wish. maintained. That would be us, too.
ROB APPELHOF MATT STUPNIK ALEX GAST PATRICK FARNHAM RICK TISDALE
President, CEO Chief Operating Officer Director Of Operations Senior Project Manager Senior Project Engineer
COLLIN CAYCE CHARLIE STENSTROM JOHN NYHLEN ANNIE HENDRICK CHERIE MANNING
Senior Project Engineer Project Manager Project Coordinator Assistant Project Office Manager
Manager
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“The greatest success I have had is taking this
company from an idea to a sought-after solar energy
developer. I always want to be on the leading edge,
so we can offer the best solutions to our clients.”
- Rob Appelhof, CEO, Owner
IN THE NEWS KEEPING YOU INFORMED
Cedar Creek Energy has been involved in many BLOG — Cedar Creek Energy is committed to keeping
high-profile solar energy projects. We take pride customers informed of the latest in solar energy
in working with some of the top cities and leading trends and news. You can read a steady stream of
companies in Minnesota, including a project for new content on our Solar Energy Blog.
Brooklyn Park that was (to date), Minnesota’s largest
municipal solar project. Cedar Creek Energy is also VIDEO LIBRARY — Cedar Creek Energy has created
proud to be the solar energy provider for the Aveda an educational series of videos answering your
headquarters in Blaine, installing nearly 3,000 solar questions on everything from the benefits of solar
modules that will generate 1,300,000 kWh annually. for commercial businesses to the most current and
Read more about Cedar Creek Energy In the News. creative funding sources that allow your project
to cash flow sooner, and reap the ROI available to
businesses who transition to solar. Watch our videos.
10361 Jamestown St NE
Blaine, MN 55449
Phone: 763-432-5261
E-mail: info@cedarcreekenergy.com
Web : www.cedarcreekenergy.com
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