by Brian Clausen | Jul 9, 2025 | Commercial Solar Economics, Finance
Picture a commercial property owner who wants solar panels but faces a frustrating reality. Tenants use the large majority of energy in most commercial properties and would enjoy the savings, while the owner bears the upfront costs and maintenance headaches. This...
by Brian Clausen | May 30, 2025 | Commercial Solar Economics
I.CON West 2025, an annual gathering for industrial real estate professionals, revealed a stark reality: energy strategy is now a central concern for commercial property success. This year’s conference in LA focused heavily on power supply constraints, regulatory...
by Brian Roufa | May 6, 2025 | Commercial Solar Economics, Finance, Roof Health
When you invest in a solar program for a commercial property, should you mount the solar panels on the roof or a carport? Or both? Rooftop and carport programs have several differences that could be the determining factor for the placement of the solar panels. We...
by Kelsey Hayes | Apr 2, 2025 | Commercial Solar Economics, Solar Technology, Sustainability
Over the last decade, emissions tracking has shifted from a sustainability checkbox to a critical business priority with direct financial implications for commercial property owners. The most successful organizations recognize these initiatives create measurable value...
by Brian Clausen | Feb 10, 2025 | California Commercial Solar, Commercial Solar Economics, Incentives and Policy, Solar Technology
California’s clean energy mandates are reshaping commercial property development. Since January 2023, the state’s Title 24 Building Standards Code requires new commercial properties to install both solar panels and batteries. This creates both challenges...
by Brian Clausen | Feb 7, 2025 | Commercial Solar Economics, ESG, Solar Technology
When commercial property owners want to increase asset value, they usually face a choice about how to get the best return from making further capital investments into their property. Solar lease agreements change this equation. Under a solar lease agreement, the...
