Businesses that go solar can
drastically reduce expenses,
AND receive financial incentives.
Each year, thousands of businesses decide to reap the benefits of solar energy, from small businesses to giants like Apple and Walmart.1 A new solar power project is installed every 2 minutes.2
That’s because businesses that go solar reduce expenses, earn a significant tax credit, and show a commitment to environmental responsibility.
1 – SEIA; 2017 Solar Means Business, top 10 Corporate Solar Users.
2 – https://us.sunpower.com/commercial-solar/industries/small-medium-business
Reduce Your OPEX
Cut your electric bill drastically.
Electricity bills are the 2nd largest operating expense for business.
A solar energy system affords you the opportunity to reduce this expense category and improve your bottom line.
Financial savings on their utility expenses
Tax-free returns
Lower risk from rise in electric rates from utility provider
3 – SunPower Corporation USA 25 Year Warranty. Product, Power, and Servicing for 25 years. January 2019.
4 – Historical trends suggest commercial electricity prices increase an avg of 2.00% each year. U.S. Energy Information Administration. February 27th, 2019.
Extra Credit
When you go solar, you don’t just save on expenses. You earn money in credits as well.
26% Solar Investment Tax Credit
The Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) can be claimed on federal corporate income taxes for 26% of the gross cost of a PV solar energy system that is placed in service during the tax year.
Performance-Based Solar Renewable Energy Credits
In SREC state markets, the Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) requires electricity suppliers to secure a portion of their electricity from solar generators. SRECs can be sold to electricity suppliers needing to meet their RPS requirement.5
5 – SRECTrade “SREC Markets” www.srectrade.com/srec_markets/ 2019
SREC = 1,000 kWh
of solar electricity.
SRECs are sold separately from the savings on your utility bill.
Value is determined by market supply and demand mechanics.
Selling SRECS fast tracks your project payback.
Learn How Going Solar Can Earn Money for Your Business
Green Initiative
PV solar systems are a major contributor to LEED Building Initiatives. A building needs 40 points to meet Basic LEED Certification – a solar system can contribute to an estimated 14 of those points (35%).
LEED Points Earned from PV Solar System
LEED Points Earned from PV Solar System
Sustainable Manufacturing6 – 5
Renewable Energy Production – 3
Heat Island Reduction – 2
6 – Points awarded to SunPower E and X-Series panels, the world’s only Cradle to Cradle CertifiedTM by the Cradle Products Innovation Institute
Reaping Solar Rewards
Your competition may already be benefiting from the power of solar energy.
Sycamore International
West Grove, PA
Phoenix Contact
Middletown, PA
Health Facility Carport
Atlantic City, NJ
Macy’s
71 Nationwide Locations with Solar Systems
American Reading
King of Prussia, PA
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You have the land, we have the power. Write your own destiny with the freedom to gain the most out of your solar system. Solar fields present optimal conditions and characteristics for your system to perform at the highest efficiency possible.
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