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Is solar energy right for your business?

Do you:
• need to control high peak electricity and demand costs?
• want a hedge against rapidly rising electricity rates?
• want to generate substantial returns for an unused asset: your roof?
• want to promote environmental initiatives and positive public relations for your company?

If you answered “yes” to any one of these questions, a SolSource Energy PV system might be the right choice for your business.

Incorporate SolSource Energy PV systems into your overall energy management strategy, and see a substantial return on your investment. We’ll help you:

• Combat high electricity bills
• Reduce peak energy usage
• Leverage the square footage on your roof or building façade to generate substantial electricity
• Reduce upfront system costs with state and utility rebates as well as identify federal and state tax credits to improve ROI
• Promote your commitment to renewable energy to your customers

From concept to completion and beyond.

At SolSource Energy, we provide turn-key consulting, design and installation services for solar photovoltaic systems. What’s more, we are your long-term partners, committed to ensuring the maximum return on your solar energy investment. With our complete range of value-added services, we’ll make sure your system continues to deliver measurable returns, boost your bottom line and perform to your expectations.

Free Site Visit and Consultation

Every project begins with a free onsite consultation with one of our highly trained, highly qualified licensed contractors. During the site visit and consultation process, we will:
• Examine your energy expenditures to determine optimal system size
• Conduct a cost analysis, issue recommendations and identify alternatives
• Consult with you on design, style and size considerations that best complement your business image and energy requirements
• Submit, and adhere to, a written estimate for the entire project — no surprise fees

Click here to see a sample Commercial Customer Economics Worksheet.

System Installation and Project Management

Our network of qualified system designers and licensed electricians ensure the timely, professional and safe installation of your systems. We’ll manage the entire project and remain accountable for the quality of our products and workmanship. We’ll also secure all the necessary permits and submit the required utility paperwork to keep the job on track. When necessary, we can produce design and performance specification documents and provide system diagrams.

Rebates and Tax Credit Assistance

We’ll complete the legwork and paperwork to locate, apply for and secure applicable rebates and incentives in order to cut your upfront costs by as much as 50% — allowing you to remain focused on running your business. We’ll also offer advice on how to take advantage of tax credits and accelerated depreciation to realize an even greater return. For a list of rebates and tax credits, visit http://www.dsireusa.org.

Post-installation Monitoring

We don’t consider our job done just because we’ve finished the installation. We ensure the ongoing performance of your system with post-installation monitoring. We can provide system output data via an online reporting system or feed that data into an existing energy management system.

Wide Product Selection

We offer a wide range of industry-leading solar systems and equipment, designed to complement any business. Our PV systems come in a variety of sizes and styles, and can be mounted to integrate seamlessly with rooftops or other suitable structures. Our consultants will guide you through the complete range of available options and issue recommendations.

Sample Commercial Customer Economics

We’ve created this sample to help illustrate how much a typical commercial customer could expect to invest in a PV system, as well as the potential return on investment. SolSource Energy will provide a firm estimate for your particular facility after a site visit.

Commercial Customers

Approx. Monthly Bill

Est. Solar PV System Size

System Cost After Rebate¹

Tax Credits & Depreciation Savings²

Effective Cost

Estimated Annual Savings³

$500

30 kW

$110,000

$60,500

$49,500

$6,450

$1,000

60 kW

$210,000

$115,700

$94,300

$12,870

$2,000

100 kW

$345,000

$190,000

$155,000

$21,500

Over $2,000

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¹ Assume CPUC Self-Generation Incentive Program rebate of 50% of total project cost.

² Commercial Customers can take advantage of a 10% Federal Investment Tax Credit, a 7.50% State Tax Credit, and 5-year Accelerated Depreciation (assume 34% federal tax rate and 6.5% state tax rate).

³ Assumes average of $0.13/kWh in combined kWh and demand charge savings.

 

For reference purposes, a detailed, customizable estimate for California businesses, can be found at http://www.consumerenergycenter.org/renewable/estimator/index.html.

SolSource Energy would be happy to conduct a free estimate for your business. Click here to proceed.

SolSource Energy can also help you explore these additional factors for enhanced ROI.

Protection from Rate Hikes

From 1990-2000, electric rates in California rose by about 1% each year. If this trend continues, the ROI of a solar system increases even more. You can “lock-in” your in electric rate by installing a PV system and protect yourself from future rate hikes.

Decreased Energy Consumption

Further reduce your facility’s energy consumption by installing energy efficient equipment. By reducing your energy usage, your PV system can supply a greater percentage of your energy needs, reducing your utility bills even more. SolSource Energy offers the resources to help you identify and install energy efficiency measures at your facility. For a free useful analysis on energy consumption, visit http://www.energyguide.com.


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