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How Federal Deadlines, Compliance Obligations, and Ownership Options Are Reshaping Solar Decisions Estimated reading time: 6 minutes At a Glance Introduction Commercial building owners are navigating a dynamic and fast-changing energy landscape shaped by increasing electricity demand, rising electricity costs, and compliance obligations under new and expanding building electrification ordinances. Distributed solar is the lowest-cost
Est. Read Time: 5 Min Commercial real estate owners increasingly focus on maximizing asset performance by driving net operating income (NOI) and positioning properties to remain competitive as market conditions evolve. One opportunity gaining traction is converting unused rooftop space into a long-term revenue stream through a solar site lease. Rooftop Solar Site Lease —
When evaluating your facilities, these are the key characteristics Solect looks for. Together, they help determine whether a commercial or municipal property is ready to support a long-term solar project. General Site Requirements Roofs Parking Lots Ground Sites Energy Storage (Optional) 👉 This checklist is a starting point. Solect works with customers to review each
Massachusetts electric customers who receive solar bill credits will soon have a new option to address accumulated excess credits. On June 1, the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) issued a Hearing Officer Memorandum under docket 25-117. In it, the Department accepts the electric utilities’ proposed solution to address the customers who have accumulated excess bill
Many organizations focus on how much electricity they use, but when they use it can be just as important. Understanding peak demand and taking steps to manage it can help organizations reduce energy expenses, improve operational efficiency, and maximize the value of their solar and energy storage projects.
Although electricity rates are lower in summer, you might notice a steady rise in your energy bills all thanks to demand charges, which are proportional to your energy usage during peak demand. Read on to delve deeper into demand charges and learn how to manage them effectively.
Federal solar tax credit policy entered Phase 2 in 2026, creating two different timelines for commercial solar projects depending on when they are contracted. Key Takeaways for Property Owners Why Contract Timing Now Matters More for Solar Projects For most of the past two decades, the federal ITC helped make solar a straightforward financial decision
By Matt Shortsleeve, SVP of Marketing & Policy, Solect Energy With more than 15 years of experience building solar and storage projects across Massachusetts and the Northeast, Solect has seen the energy landscape evolve through growth, challenges, and transition. SMART 3.0 marks a truly positive turning point — a comprehensive effort to revitalize the solar
With their ongoing commitment to sustainability, universities and colleges set ambitious goals to reduce their carbon footprints. This path to decarbonization requires a significant shift towards electrification which is the replacement of technologies that directly use fossil fuels (like natural gas, oil, and coal) with those that use electricity. Therefore, electrification is a key step
Generous incentives still available, technological advancements, soaring electricity costs, and ambitious sustainability goals are driving widespread adoption of solar photovoltaic technology, with solar arrays being installed on parking lots, farms, and even lakes.
Taking advantage of upfront incentives from government and utility programs, businesses in the Northeast are rapidly adopting electric technologies for buildings, industrial processes, and vehicle fleets, reducing their dependence on fossil fuels. This shift—primarily driven by the need to enhance operational efficiencies, achieve sustainability goals, and comply with evolving regulations—is transforming how companies approach capital
On July 4, 2025, the President signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law—a far-reaching piece of legislation that reshapes America’s energy landscape. Among its many provisions, the Act begins the phase-out of the federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for solar and wind energy projects. Just days later, Executive Order #14315 directed the U.S.
As organizations in the Northeast look for ways to save on energy costs and reduce their carbon footprint, solar energy is increasingly becoming the go-to solution. Despite the generous federal and state incentives, the initial cost of a solar installation can be a perceived barrier for some.
Here’s a Reliable Tenant for You The commercial real estate industry is in uncharted territory. Hybrid and remote work, layoffs, and volatile interest rates are resulting in historic highs for vacancy rates and ongoing occupancy losses. The struggle to fill empty offices is a national phenomenon.
As emission reduction mandates gain traction in Massachusetts, commercial building owners face growing pressure to adopt sustainable practices. With the implementation of stretch energy codes and net zero opt-in energy codes in communities throughout the state, decarbonization has become mandatory in most places.
Earlier this year, the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) approved updates to the Non-Residential Renewable Energy Solutions (NRES) program, a statewide, six-year solar program that supports Connecticut’s goal of carbon-free electricity by 2040.
For years, savvy businesses in Massachusetts have been transforming their parking areas into assets that reduce costs and generate revenue by installing solar carports. These elevated canopy structures with solar photovoltaic (PV) panels produce clean, renewable energy that can be used on-site or sent back to the grid.
K-12 schools across the United States are switching to solar power to meet their energy needs and sustainability goals. According to data from Generation180, a nonprofit organization promoting clean energy, nearly one in ten public schools now has solar panels, and Connecticut is ranked 8th in the nation for the number of schools with solar.
The Non-Residential Renewable Energy Solutions (NRES) program offers generous solar incentives for Connecticut businesses and property owners to transition to low cost, renewable energy – a proven way to save money on your electric bills, stabilize your electricity rates, or add a new source of revenue.
The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “Act”) has generated a lot of buzz – and rightly so. This is a nearly $400 billion legislative package that expands tax incentives and discounts for solar, energy storage, and other renewable energy resources.
The recent signing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 has generated both excitement and confusion for businesses and property owners. There are 730 pages of dense legalese on a range of topics, with various provisions, that require further guidance by the U.S. Department of Treasury.