Are you wondering how you can make solar affordable for your business? Learn about this innovative way to finance energy efficient improvements an renewable energy systems in your business with the ClimateSmart™ Loan Program.
Commercial Solar PV systems are mainly rooftop mounted but may also include parking structures or other ground mounted installations that occur on commercial property.
Many Reasons to Go Solar
If you own a commercial property, a solar-energy system can safeguard your company from the rising cost of electricity, reduce peak-demand surcharges, and generate positive publicity for your company's greening efforts. Depending on your firm's energy usage, and on the types of incentives available to businesses in your area, your commercial site could cut energy costs significantly.
Savings—Pay less for Electricity
If you are familiar with the energy usage of your company and would like to see how well a solar PV system would perform in your area, visit the Performance Calculator for Grid-Connected PV Systems. The PV Watts calculator developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. the only federal laboratory dedicated to the research, development, commercialization and deployment of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.
Government Incentives
Now signed into law, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides billions in investments to increase the use of solar energy, promote energy efficiency, improve financing options and remove market barriers. Read more about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
All U.S.-based firms can take advantage of the Federal programs that are currently available for switching to renewable energy. The best place to research all Federal incentives that can benefit your business is The Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE) is a comprehensive source of information on state, local, utility, and federal incentives and policies that promote renewable energy and energy efficiency.
There are also opportunities available from State, County and City levels. Here is a sampling of some Incentives/Policies for Renewables & Efficiency from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency:
Boulder - ClimateSmart Solar Grant Program
Sales and Use Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy Equipment
 |
 |
 |
 |
