Commercial Solar Blog
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Virtual Power Plants: How Do They Work at Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Properties?
For real estate investment trusts and local property owners alike, energy independence and efficiency are becoming key objectives to realize success. Rising costs of...
UtilityDive: King Energy Secures $10M in Solar Financing
From UtilityDive: Innovative Solar Leasing Model for Multi-Tenant Commercial Buildings King Energy has raised $10 million to accelerate the expansion of its solar...
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...
Charging Success: Powering EV Growth with InCharge Energy COO, Terry O’Day
Renewable resources and policy has always had an interconnected relationship. Strong policies support the growth of renewable energy, while the adoption of renewable energy helps achieve the environmental goals set in public policy. It’s a mutually beneficial...
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...
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...