How to maximize ROI on your commercial real estate solar investment

How to maximize ROI on your commercial real estate solar investment

Charging tenants market rate for electricity increases solar revenues by 3x as compared to traditional Power Purchase Agreements
The Value of Solar as a Commercial Real Estate Investment

The Value of Solar as a Commercial Real Estate Investment

Investing in a commercial solar project offers three major benefits: a substantial federal tax credit, depreciation that can offset federal…
How to Get your SolarEdge API Details

How to Get your SolarEdge API Details

The following instructions will allow us to connect to your SolarEdge meter. Please send your SolarEdge API Details to…
Why charging tenants for solar energy using consumption billing is a bad idea

Why charging tenants for solar energy using consumption billing is a bad idea

Consumption billing leaves “money on the table”, introduces legal issues, and angers tenants.
AB 802: California can penalize property owners up to $2000/day for not reporting energy usage

AB 802: California can penalize property owners up to $2000/day for not reporting energy usage

CA AB 802 is a statewide requirement for energy benchmarking of buildings (commercial and residential buildings over 50,000 square feet)…
Can I charge tenants for solar power in California, Oregon, Hawaii, New Jersey, Delaware, Arizona…

Can I charge tenants for solar power in California, Oregon, Hawaii, New Jersey, Delaware, Arizona…

States that allow PPAs also allow the property owner to sell power to their tenants with Energy311. The following states allow PPAs …
How to route solar energy to tenants in a multi-tenant building

How to route solar energy to tenants in a multi-tenant building

We discuss the pros and cons of 4 different approaches for distributing solar electricity “behind the meter”, including NEM.
Triple Net Lease (NNN) tenants and Solar Energy

Triple Net Lease (NNN) tenants and Solar Energy

Are NNN lease terms preventing you from investing in solar and selling power to your tenants? Get answers here.
How to persuade a tenant to buy solar electricity from the property owner

How to persuade a tenant to buy solar electricity from the property owner

We discuss 5 key negotiation points to discuss with your tenant to make switching to solar a win-win.
How to charge tenants for solar energy on multifamily or commercial properties

How to charge tenants for solar energy on multifamily or commercial properties

We discuss various aspects of solar billing, and educate owners on legal and technical considerations to maximize energy profits.
How to amend the lease to charge tenants for solar power

How to amend the lease to charge tenants for solar power

Explanation of what concepts to add to your lease agreement before charging tenants for solar power.
Is it legal to charge tenants for solar power in California?

Is it legal to charge tenants for solar power in California?

Yes. For details, see Story v Richardson, a 1921 decision of the California Supreme Court holding that a landlords’ provision of utility…
Why charging tenants for solar using a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is a bad idea

Why charging tenants for solar using a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) is a bad idea

Mark-to-Market (MTM) revenues outperform PPAs by 3x.