COMMERCIAL SOLAR CONSULTING

FEE BASED SOLAR ADVISORY SERVICES

Real estate portfolio feasibility and due diligence analysis to see which of your properties make sense for solar.
Solar Farm feasibility to see how much your property is worth.
Perform financial analysis including electricity production, revenue projections, tax benefits, and costs. Deliver an Excel solar cash flow model and run sensitivity analysis for the various options you are considering.
EV Charging: Determine the payback period on commercial charging stations, if applicable.
Help you with system sizing and a preliminary design.
Determine if roof replacement can be amortized into your solar deal at no cost to you.
Deliver an estimated cost of components, labor, and services. We can refer you to quality contractors to bid your project and get you a fair price.
Assess passive activity loss limitations and at-risk basis limitations for real estate owners looking to purchase the solar.
Provide you with financing options to build your solar project including roof lease, term loan, capital leases, PPA, or C-PACE financing.
Help you understand mandates for solar in new construction
Evaluate selling your electricity under a community solar program
Assist you in selling your tax credits under the new tax credit transferability rules
Recommend solar friendly language for your leases and loan documents.
Provide you with our unbiased opinion and recommendations to implement solar in your portfolio (or not).

Fees for this service are typically start at $4500 depending on the scope of work. Our hourly rates range from $225 to $350.

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WE APPROACH SOLAR WITH A COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE MINDSET

Are you a commercial real estate asset manager who is considering investment in a solar project for your commercial office building or industrial building?

Solar CFO helps commercial property owners evaluate the pros and cons of each solar deal. We maximize your financial and sustainability goals to help you make an informed decision. We conduct full due diligence for your commercial properties and provide you with a variety of commercial solar financing options.

There are many factors to consider when evaluating a commercial solar project, including costs, financing options, tax incentives, system performance, component selection, utility bills, and maintenance providers. As solar experts, we provide valuable guidance and support to help you navigate these pain points and make informed decisions.

Let's evaluate a solar roof lease, C-PACE loan, power purchase agreement (PPA), capital lease, and cash purchase and determine which plan is best for you.

USDA REAP GRANT WRITING

The USDA's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) is a grant program designed to help rural and agricultural businesses to reduce the cost of energy upgrades. Businesses must be located in a rural community, which is a town with less than 50,000 population. Check REAP grant address eligibility here.

REAP provides grants of up to 50% of total eligible project costs for renewable energy systems, including solar panel installations. Businesses can also secure guaranteed USDA loan financing for up to 75% of project costs.

The applicant for the REAP grant must also be the owner of the solar project, the building owner, or the business owner.

Securing a USDA REAP grant for solar installation is an exceptional opportunity for businesses to maximize cash flow. However, the process of preparing a successful grant application can be complex and time-consuming. This is where the specialized expertise of a solar consultant as a USDA REAP grant writer / grant packager comes into play.

Program Application Windows:

December 31, 2023 (Funding 3/31)

March 31, 2024 (Funding 6/30)

June 30, 2024 (Funding 9/30)

September 30, 2024 (Funding 12/31)

Fees for this service are typically 4% to 5% of the grant amount

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COMMERCIAL SOLAR CONSULTING

FEE BASED SOLAR ADVISORY SERVICES

WE APPROACH SOLAR WITH A COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE MINDSET

USDA REAP GRANT WRITING

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