Solar energy can be a cost-effective way to power your home or business while reducing your energy footprint. Check out the following resources to see if your property is a good fit for solar energy, what is required to install a solar system, and what resources are available for interested residents and business owners.

Is My Property Right for Solar?

A variety of resources exist for Fridley residents and business owners to help evaluate the suitability of solar for their properties:

• Check out your home's solar potential using the  University of Minnesota Solar Suitability Analysis  or Google's Project Sunroof.
• Learn about how rooftop solar works. Check out SEIA's Residential Consumer Guide to Solar Power and IREC's Consumer Checklist.
• Visit the CERT Solar Directory to find a solar contractor to get an estimate for project costs (it's recommended to get more than one quote).
• Use the State of Minnesota Contractor License Verification – Use to verify that your selected contractor holds a valid contractor license.

City Requirements for Solar

Fridley requires a solar permit to be obtained prior to the start of roof-mounted solar installation. Ground mounted systems must additionally receive a Special Use Permit. All permits can be applied for online at www.citizenserve.com/fridley. 

A complete checklist and guide to the solar approval process in Fridley can be found here. 

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