For real estate investment trusts and local property owners alike, energy independence and efficiency are becoming key objectives to realize success. Rising costs of grid electricity and other economic factors make having comprehensive strategies a must. Due to the...
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Massachusetts SMART Program: Increasing Commercial Property Value with Solar
For many commercial and industrial property owners in Massachusetts, solar energy is gaining ground as a new frontier for independence—both financially and from the grid. Through powerful government incentives or lucrative leasing agreements, owners now have plenty of...
PRESS RELEASE: Sunstone Credit Finances $5 Million, 2.8 Megawatt Project Portfolio for King Energy in California
Sunstone’s latest commercial solar financing enables King Energy to deliver affordable solar power to over 60 tenants across seven shopping centers August 27, 2024 09:00 ET | Source: Sunstone Credit NEW YORK, Aug. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sunstone Credit, Inc., a...
Solar Lease: How Does It Increase Property Value?
For solar to be adopted consistently across commercial properties, there must be a credible and meaningful financial benefit to commercial property owners. Until recently, a model did not exist to provide this benefit. However, a financial model has emerged that...
Understanding the Sustainability Benefits of Commercial and Industrial Solar
Renewable energy benefits both people (property owners, tenants, and consumers alike) and the planet, and Commercial and Industrial (C&I) buildings are the ideal spot for bringing clean energy into your community. Understanding how to quantify the sustainability...
How Commercial Property Owners Can Join in the New Jersey Community Solar Energy Program (CSEP)
Increasing Commercial Property Revenue with the New Jersey Community Solar Energy Program (CSEP) If you’re a commercial property owner, there’s never been a better, and more lucrative time, to get into solar. The industry has conquered the split incentive problem to...
Increasing Commercial Property Income with Community Solar
As a commercial property owner, it’s your goal to get a return on your investment. You’re likely doing everything possible: keeping units filled, marketing the building, running operations smoothly, and more. At times, it might seem like you’re maxing out your earning...
Top 5 Solar Energy Trends for Commercial Property Owners in 2024
The commercial solar industry moves fast, and the last year was no exception. From a greater focus on ESG reporting to updated Investment Tax Credit guidance, this dynamic industry continues to evolve in new, positive ways. With growth comes opportunity, especially...
How to Measure and Reduce Scope 2 and Scope 3 Emissions with Commercial Solar
In the real estate industry, it’s becoming more important than ever to monitor the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of your properties. From REITs to independent owners, everyone’s facing mounting internal and external pressure. Across the US, regulators are creating...
GRESB Reporting: Leveraging Solar to Improve ESG Performance
Sustainability is a hot button issue for most large-scale commercial operations, but many don’t know where to begin. With the evolving environmental legislation and increased focus on eco-friendly practices, not to mention the allure of going carbon neutral, investors...
How to Effectively Incorporate a Commercial Solar Program into ESG Reporting
Environmental impacts are a hot issue in the commercial property ownership community. From energy efficiency to water use, corporate brands everywhere are beginning to monitor their sustainability at a large scale. The key drivers for these initiatives are both the...
Unlocking the 10% ITC Adder for Energy Communities
The Department of Energy recently released guidance on eligibility for a 10% Investment Tax Credit (ITC) adder for geographies that qualify as Energy Communities. This Energy Community benefit is one of three potential adders that were included in the 2022 Inflation...