North Minneapolis Training Center: Living what they Teach

Jamez Staples, principal of Renewable Energy Partners, highlights the importance of installing solar on the Regional Apprenticeship Training Center in North Minneapolis, aligning with their mission to train workers for the growing solar industry. After connecting with the Saint Paul Port Authority team, he learned how straightforward PACE financing could make the project. The financing structure allowed solar costs to be added to property taxes, with utility savings largely offsetting the expense while the system generates power onsite. He views the program as a highly underutilized opportunity, especially given current state and federal incentives. Jamez encourages anyone considering solar to act soon, as federal tax credits continue to step down each year.