MnSEIA works year-round to move Minnesota solar + storage forward through strong advocacy and public policy.
Policy issues MnSEIA is involved in on behalf of our members
MnSEIA has spent years creating and growing the Solar for Schools program for districts across the state. Learn more about how it benefits Minnesotans.
Energy storage makes the grid more reliable and encourages solar deployment. See how MnSEIA and our members are making this market a priority.
Minnesota has historically been a nation-leader in CSGs. Learn more about MnSEIA's work since 2013 and how we're collaborating with partners to improve the program.
Learn more about MnSEIA's work to improve the DG tariff and how it would help the industry.
Brightfields turn unusable land into clean energy by installing solar on closed landfills. See how MnSEIA helped create a pilot project to open this new market.
Learn more about MnSEIA's work with the PUC, utilities, and stakeholders to shape statewide Interconnection Standards.
MnSEIA helped pass the Value of Solar rate in 2013. Since then we have worked at the PUC to ensure the rate is fair and accurate.
The PV Demand Credit creates a great market opportunity for C&I solar developers. Learn more about MnSEIA's work developing this rate.
CSG outages are frustrating for owners and operators. See how MnSEIA helps mitigate the impacts of these outages.
Minnesota utilities sometimes misread the "One-Mile Rule," which can overly complicate solar projects. Learn more about the One-Mile Rule and MnSEIA's legal memo on the issue.
Learn what each legislative session meant for Minnesota’s solar and storage industry
The 2025 session was marked by a historic power struggle, weeks of delay, and a special session. The political landscape was turbulent, and clean energy policy was caught in the crosshairs.
2024 was another big year for clean energy in Minnesota. Read more about the industry-wide initiatives that passed.
2023 was a historic year for clean energy policy at the Minnesota Capitol. Learn more about the $80M in solar + storage wins.
Building on the bipartisan success of the 2021 Session, MnSEIA had an ambitious Legislative Agenda to advance solar and energy storage in Minnesota.
2021 featured the biggest wins for solar since 2013. $31M was allocated for the industry, including Solar for Schools, Solar*Rewards, and Brightfields.
Here’s a look back on the 2020 Session including our work on Solar*Rewards, Solar on Schools, CSG reform, and more.
The 2019 session had several big ticket energy proposals for energy storage, Solar*Rewards, Brightfields, and more. See our recap.
