Valtinson Bruner Financial Planning is a fiduciary, fee-based financial planning firm in New Brighton, Minnesota. The firm operates from two buildings; one serves as their office, while the other houses a private tennis and pickleball court. With both of their buildings constantly needing electricity and prime site conditions, the decision to switch to solar energy with All Energy Solar Inc was clear and definitive.
"We focus on guiding property owners toward the most efficient solar energy solution, then deliver a robust, long-term project that maximizes their needs with the utmost focus on quality and reliability," said Michael Thalhimer, Director of Business Development at All Energy Solar. "Occasionally, a project opportunity like this array at Valtinson Bruner can be unique, with solar installed on one building, but designed and interconnected to offset the property's energy usage across multiple services. We collaborated with the customer and utility to combine their two meters into one account, enabling the solar energy system generation on one rooftop to supplement power to both buildings."
Valtinson Bruner's optimal pitch on their south-facing tennis building was the perfect candidate for installing solar panels on its roof. With 105 Silfab black frame solar panels across the south slope, this 44.1 kW array is estimated to achieve an annual production of nearly 57,000 kWh. That is equivalent to 53.9 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2), avoiding 54,323 pounds of coal burned annually.
The new solar installation showcases a commitment to environmental responsibility, ensuring more energy independence for the property and delivering significant long-term cost savings. By embracing this clean and renewable resource, Valtinson Bruner now contributes to a healthier planet while also providing innovative financial solutions that resonate with the company's environmentally conscious values.
"My breakeven point on this project is eight and a half years, so we have sixteen or seventeen years of potentially free energy costs (under warranty). That's a significant financial saving," said Larry Valtinson, ChFC, owner of Valtinson Bruner Financial Planning and Valtinson Tax Services. "This is really for our children and grandchildren. This is for the future."
All Energy Solar offers various services, including commercial and residential solar installations, energy storage solutions, electric vehicle chargers, smart electric panels, and roofing in specific locations. With a strong presence in Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin for residential installations, and a national and international reach for commercial projects, the company has installed over 308,000 solar panels, helping over 10,300 customers make the switch to solar. This collective effort has resulted in over 113,000 kW (113MW) of clean energy designed and installed by All Energy Solar's extensive in-house team.
