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In our final episode of the Pain Point series - we review the 3 primary financing paths for commercial solar/storage systems. The discussion navigates the pros, cons, and critical considerations of each. Here's the short of it: Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eG-puhzM 1. Self-Financing: Self-financing involves using your own balance sheet to fund your energy projects. The major advantage here is ownership, which means reaping the full future savings and tax incentives. For instance, utilizing the 30% tax credit under the Inflation Reduction Act. However, this requires an initial capital outlay that might tie up funds needed for other areas of the business. 2. Debt Financing: Debt financing can be spread over time, mitigating the need for a significant upfront investment. There are both secured and unsecured loans. Secured loans, such as those under Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programs, offer benefits but come with the caveat of a lien on your property. Unsecured loans might have higher interest rates, increasing overall costs. 3. Trade-Offs and Risks: One must carefully weigh the benefits of retaining ownership and the capacity for higher tax incentives against the new debt obligations, which add to the monthly expenses and the liabilities on your books. These obligations are justified only if the savings on energy costs outweigh the debt service. 4. Capital Leases:  This option allows for consistent monthly payments while keeping the asset on your balance sheet – enabling tax advantages while not having to put up the entire investment upfront. Incorporating new energy systems is not fundamentally a technological or capital challenge, it is also about aligning stakeholders within the organization and strategically utilizing the available capital for long-term financial benefits. Ultimately, energy projects are strategic investments with significant long-term gains. By understanding the financial frameworks, we can better align our financial decisions with our business values and commercial goals. #energytransition #solarenergy #solarfinance

This week's Renewable Rides episode covers a topic of onsite energy deployment that often gives buyers the biggest headache and has the biggest consequences if handled poorly: choosing a system contractor. Listen to walk away with a solid outline of how to approach choosing the right contractor for your system - including: - What financial assumptions and level of detail to include in your RFP - How to frame out responsibilities with a potential contractors - Attracting the best contractors - The parties involved - What a proper competitive process looks like https://lnkd.in/egMCvkuf #energytransition #renewablerides #solarenergy #batterystorage #solarindustry

In our latest newsletter we cover: our 50 milestone + the data that's catching out attention + how to choose the right system for your site + platform updates

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Heat pumps are revolutionizing how we think about heating and cooling - and even steam generation. In our newest episode, Skyven Technologies' Arun Gupta explains why they're ideal for the industrial sector. Heat pumps take low-temperature heat from outside and upgrade it to heat a building and the reverse for cooling. This efficiency is why they're better than other technologies. Skyven uses a unique architecture called mechanical vapor recompression, making its heat pump extremely thermodynamically efficient. The industrial sector has a ton of low-grade waste heat they usually pay to get rid of, but heat pumps can upgrade this heat for reuse, saving costs and resources. It's a game-changer for industrial applications. Listen to learn more about expected savings, efficiency improvements and Skyen's line of steam-generating heat pumps: https://lnkd.in/eZF3Jbbj #energytransition #renewablerides #heatpumps #energyefficiency

Jigar Shah said it perfectly - we have the solutions the market needs to power operations more efficiently, reliably, and cost-effectively. Let's push them forward and pick up the pace toward a clean energy economy. Listen to our conversation with Jigar here: https://lnkd.in/eDpiM85S #energytransition #cleanenergy #renewablerides #time100

How do you choose the right energy technologies for your facility? Yes, there's a lot to consider, but it starts with identifying your energy and power needs and financial goals. Our latest post lays it all out. We examine: ▶ Commercially available onsite energy technologies ▶ How to align energy choices with business objectives ▶ The importance of site-specific analysis ▶ The impact of regional factors and incentives Integrating multiple technologies, like solar with battery storage, can significantly amplify benefits. One case study revealed that a solar + storage project could save $61.6M over 25 years, with a 58% reduction in emissions compared to a solar-only system saving $36M with a 36% emissions reduction. This post offers a framework for business leaders to navigate these complex decisions. It's about understanding your unique energy landscape and making informed choices that position your company for long-term success. https://lnkd.in/eFBXWkrd #EnergyStrategy #BusinessSustainability #EnergyTransition

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