Commercial Benefits of Going Solar
Lower “Levelized Cost of Energy”
Your system will decrease your overall cost of a unit of energy. The LCOE varies on how a system is financed, efficiency of the system and cost.
Decreased Tax Liability
Many of the incentives are designed to decrease your tax liabilities. Those who choose to go for an operating lease (forgoing the tax incentives) are still able to deduct the amount of the payments.
Protection from rising energy costs
Energy prices increase. Historically they increase on average by 3% per year. The amount or percentage of energy produced by your Advanced Energy Solution will be fixed. This decreases the impact of rising rates.
Improved Customer Perception
Your customers care that you choose to “go green” with a solar energy system. Customers are more likely to keep you front of mind when it is time to purchase, giving the business an edge over their competition.
Improved Employee Satisfaction
Many employees want to work for a business that is environmentally friendly. When you choose to “go green” with a solar energy system your employees will care.
Marketing Opportunities
Let your customers know you made the smart decision to go solar and protect the planet. This gives you a chance to be seen by new customers and build goodwill in the community. In markets where commercial solar energy systems aren’t common, it is a big deal when one chooses to do so. Social media posts or a “going green” event are ways to maximize the value of your new system.
Improve the Value of the Business
Businesses are valued based on a multiple of cash flow. The energy produced has essentially been paid for therefore the cash flow is improved and can be returned in a multiple when the business is valued.