Community Solar

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How Commercial Solar Benefits Small Businesses

How Commercial Solar Benefits Small Businesses

Commercial electricity rate increases continue to squeeze profit margins for small businesses across the country. With over $8.9 billion in estimated net rate increases in 2024, these businesses, which form the backbone of local economies, need sustainable, affordable...

Increasing Commercial Property Income with Community Solar

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...

Unlocking the 10% ITC Adder for Energy Communities

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...

Do Solar Panels Work on Cloudy Days?

Do Solar Panels Work on Cloudy Days?

Solar is pretty complex. We get questions about nearly every aspect of the technology–especially performance and weather. One of the most common ones we get is “do solar panels work on cloudy days?” If you’re considering bringing solar to your site, these kinds of...

The Green Lease: Future-Proofing CRE

The Green Lease: Future-Proofing CRE

It’s no surprise that the world is becoming more environmentally conscious. Society is taking note of carbon footprints and eco-friendly practices, and it’s having a steady impact on our home and work lives. Unsurprisingly, this has led to the rise of numerous...

21 Questions to Ask a Commercial Solar Company

21 Questions to Ask a Commercial Solar Company

If you look around, there’s clearly a growing demand for commercial solar. It’s not just for industrial warehouses and big box stores anymore. Everything from shopping centers to office buildings are getting in on the action, using onsite solar to lower tenant energy...

Comparing Your Commercial Solar Financing Options

Comparing Your Commercial Solar Financing Options

With rising utility energy rates and more interest in sustainability in the market, there’s never been a better time to finance commercial solar. These systems are here to stay, offering countless financial and environmental benefits. The biggest challenge for most...