Our solar system was installed by Cedar Creek Energy in the fall of 2024 and was turned on for service on March 20, 2025. The project had a total cost of installation of $174,000 of which Xcel Energy and the federal government would supply rebates of nearly $100,000. This project would not have been possible without a memorial in memory of David Bower for $70,000. To cover the upfront cost of that $100,000 we took out a loan from the ELCA Mission Investment fund.

Unfortunately, the federal government will not accept us filing for reimbursement for this project until the spring of 2026. This leaves us on the hook for $54,000 of the loan that is accruing interest each month. If you would like to make a gift to help subsidize this cost, you can give here.