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Commercial Solar
Description:
Business and commercial property owners would like to cut down their monthly energy bills. Would you also like to be known as an energy conscious company? Investing in energy efficient equipment will not only lighten your monthly energy payments but also improve your business’s competitive edge by showing clients and customers that your are an environmentally responsible business.
While there are now different alternatives of renewable energy, the most popular and perhaps most efficient is solar energy. In fact, “an estimated one million residential and 200,000 commercial solar water-heating systems have been installed in the United States” (DOE).
Why:
Here are a few of the benefits you can expect from investing in energy efficient products
- Protect against rising utility rates
In today’s economy, rising utility rates has become the norm. People are looking for an alternative energy source that will allow them to cut down on their monthly energy bills.
- Reduce operating costs
Saving money in your business will benefit not only your customers, but also your employees by reducing salary cutbacks and sales price hikes.
- Take advantage of Government tax incentives and rebates
Federal and state governments are currently offering corporations up to 30% tax incentives and up to $100,000 rebates on solar installations.
Rebate Amounts* Commercial Solar Photovoltaic System $100,000.00 Solar Thermal System $ 5,000.00 *For more information regarding rebates in the State of Florida, please refer to http://www.dep.state.fl.us/energy/energyact/solar.htm
- Good return on investment
With the amount of money you will be saving by investing in your own energy efficient equipment, you will be able to see a return on investment within a few years.
- Long term reliability and low maintenance costs
Power outages can become one less thing to worry about in your daily life. Installation of solar equipment guarantees that you will be able to continue productivity in your business or provide electricity to your clients while others are unable to offer services. Additionally, most energy efficient installations, especially solar panels and solar water heaters require little to no maintenance compared to other standard energy equipment.
- Become a Green Business/show environmental responsibility
Show clients and customers that you are going the extra mile by providing them with the best possible service without harming the environment.
