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...
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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...
Maryland Community Solar: The Opportunity for Commercial Property Owners
How Maryland Commercial Property Owners can Increase NOI with Community Solar For Marylanders, especially those that own or manage commercial and industrial properties, solar is the next frontier. Through careful investment and government policy, the state’s making...
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...
PRESS RELEASE: ClearGen and King Energy Join Forces to Power Solar Progress in Multi-Tenant Real Estate
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ClearGen LLC, a prominent provider of flexible capital to development partners in the clean energy sector, and King Energy, an innovative leader in delivering commercial-scale solar energy solutions for multi-tenant properties, are...
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...
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
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
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
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...