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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...
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...
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...
Quantifying Impact with ESG Strategy Consultant Cliff Brown
It’s no secret that sustainability or ESG considerations are becoming increasingly important in the corporate and investment world. But these criteria, otherwise known as environmental, social, and governance, are more than just ethical concerns, they are also...
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...
Solving the Split Incentive Problem
The landscape of commercial real estate is changing rapidly, and it’s putting new pressures on tenants and owners alike. Utility energy rates are seeing massive upticks. Companies are adopting new ESG commitments. Up-and-coming sustainability trends are reshaping the...
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...
King Energy Named 2023’s Most Promising Energy Tech Solutions Provider
It’s been a big year of milestones for King Energy. We’ve managed our 100th energy program in California. We've served our 8 millionth square foot of tenant space. We’ve also launched some of our biggest projects to date, pushing 1 MWs at numerous locations. But...