by Kelsey Hayes | Jan 11, 2024 | Commercial Solar Economics, ESG, Sustainability
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...
by Kelsey Hayes | Nov 29, 2023 | Commercial Solar Economics, ESG, Finance, Sustainability
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...
by Kelsey Hayes | Oct 30, 2023 | Commercial Solar Economics, Community Solar, ESG, Sustainability
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...
by Kelsey Hayes | Jul 25, 2023 | Commercial Solar Economics, Community Solar, Finance, Incentives and Policy
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...
by Brian Clausen | Jun 20, 2023 | Commercial Solar Economics, Community Solar, Roof Health, Solar Technology
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...
by Rob Porter | Jun 7, 2023 | Commercial Solar Economics, Finance, Solar Technology
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...