Commercial Systems
Most commercial and industrial facilities have high levels of electrical consumption within a more complex rate structure than residential customers. Simple Solar, in Joint Venture with Ecofutures Building of Boulder, offers a comprehensive Commercial Energy Management (CEM) program, which delivers a complete, custom tailored, solution to the unique energy demands of each venue. The CEM program includes the following
- Energy audits for commercial buildings
- Energy Management with a whole systems approach
- Consultation services for Energy Management and Design
- Zero-Energy Building Design and Implementaion
- Renewable Power Systems Design and Installation
- Renewable Energy Credit (REC) purchasing plans
- Engineering, Design and Construction of Energy Retrofits
- Financing packages for Renewable Power Systems
- Guidance for Power Purchasing Agreement Plans
- Guidance on Financial Structuring of Energy Management Plans
- Guidance for legal support for tax implications and contractual agreements with utilities
Small Business
A small business is probably the most flexible, and possibly the most incentive-advantaged candidate for solar right now. Depending on your electric usage and current rate structure, the number of electric meters your property has, and the percentage of your usage you’d like to meet with solar, you may be able to fit into the residential rebate category. That means less out-of-pocket investment up front and faster project timelines, and when you factor in the solar tax credits available for business, your actual cost for a solar installation can be reduced to as low as 30% of retail cost! Contact us for more information on solar options for your particular small business needs.
Farm & Ranch
Farms and Ranches often require a lot of power to operate, have plenty of available space for a solar installation, and can sometimes benefit from other programs such as USDA Grants and Loans. Rebates and incentives can vary widely depending on your electric service provider and how you classify your farm for tax purposes. Also, if your farm or ranch has multiple electric meters, that can help maximize the total amount of solar you can install. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help benefit your agricultural enterprise with solar.
Congregations & Non-Profits
Churches are great places for solar! Often they have lots of open roof or ground space and high electric usage from cooling and heavy use of their facilities. Environmental stewardship is an increasingly important topic for congregations, and solar energy can help them support their values in a very real and tangible way – “walking the talk”, if you will. Congregations can also feel very good about the wise financial decision to invest in their own future energy cost stabilization.
Other types of non-profit organizations can benefit in the same ways as churches, as well as by motivating and even increasing membership. People want to be involved in solar energy, and going solar can generate excitement and support for your non-profit.
In addition to the benefits for your non-profit organization itself going solar, Simple Solar can partner with you to create a Member Discount Benefit to encourage and help your membership go solar in their own homes or businesses!
There are many creative ways to pay for a solar installation on a church or other non-profit entity, including 3rd Party Investor models, fundraisers, or long-term capital improvement financing through traditional lenders. Rebate programs are applicable to non-profits, but because of tax-exempt status, other mechanisms for taking advantage of the Federal Investment Tax Credit must be utilized. Your tax professional should be consulted for advice on your organizations’ particular tax situation. We can also work with your tax advisor to create custom solutions for taking full advantage of rebates and incentives. Contact us today to learn more about solar for your non-profit organization.
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