The holiday season is here, and for many the holiday season is not only a season of celebration, but one of giving.
Give Green This Season
Dec 2, 2022 11:43:44 AM / by Sara Richardson posted in Investing, Sustainability, Direct, Business Owners
Reflections and Predictions: 2022 and 2023 in Solar
Nov 18, 2022 12:11:00 PM / by Sara Richardson posted in Solar, Solar Technology, Tax Equity, Investing
It's hard to believe that there are only 6 weeks left in 2022! The last 6 weeks will go by quickly, with Thanksgiving week kicking off the holiday season and wrapping up with New Years celebrations.
As we round up 2022 and begin to reflect upon it, we're also looking at what may be ahead in 2023 and how the solar industry has been and will be affected.
Solar Tax Equity Season 2022: What's Changed?
Nov 11, 2022 1:11:00 PM / by Joaquin Altenberg posted in Solar, Tax Equity, Investing
Tax equity season is in full swing for 2022, and a number of regulatory and worldly developments make this season different than previous years' fourth quarters.
What is Solar Tax Equity?
Oct 21, 2022 11:00:00 AM / by Sara Richardson posted in Solar, Finance, Tax Equity, Investing
Solar tax equity is less of an enigma now than it was a few years ago. More companies and individuals are realizing the benefits of investing in solar projects to grow America's renewable energy market and benefitting from the tax implications of doing so.
Read on to find out what solar tax equity is AND how it's used!
Carbon Offsets Through Solar Investment
Jun 7, 2021 9:41:00 AM / by Sara Richardson posted in Solar, Investing
The cost of pollution is rising as carbon taxes increase worldwide. As these costs coincide with individual consumers and corporations becoming more aware of our carbon footprint and impact on the planet, we're seeing a consumer-driven paradigm shift to focus on products and services that offer little to no negative environmental impact. These changes together are changing the behavior of large corporations and forcing them to consider ways to reduce their carbon footprint, or lose their market share.
The 5 Types of Climate-Focused Investments
May 3, 2021 10:03:00 AM / by Sara Richardson posted in Finance, Investing, Sustainability
As the world begins to wholeheartedly embrace our current climate crisis and make moves to do their part to avert the oncoming crisis, investors are beginning to transition their investments into climate-friendly funds. Recently, the worldwide total included 400 funds that fall into the climate-focused category, with about 25% of those funds coming from the US market.
With a continually growing number of options, how does an investor choose which funds to invest in?
Investing in Solar: Where to Begin?
Apr 12, 2021 8:55:00 AM / by Sara Richardson posted in Solar, Investing
The solar market is heating up as the political climate changes in the USA. Wondering how to take advantage of great returns by investing in solar, but not sure where to start? We've listed a few options for individuals, businesses, and corporations to get started investing in solar.
Making a Solar Project Appeal to Investors
Mar 22, 2021 9:34:00 AM / by Daniel Gonzales posted in Solar, Finance, Investing
When you're a homeowner who wants to invest in placing solar panels on their roof, you either float the capital upfront or you finance with the solar company you choose to work with. The same options are available for commercial and industrial (C&I) clients who want to install a solar system at their place of business with the addition of a third option known as third-party ownership: an investor may also finance the project and ultimately own the system, while the business or corporation signs a contract to purchase the electricity produced from the solar project instead of owning the equipment.
Investors in commercial and industrial (C&I) solar projects look for projects that;
1. Have the right tax credit structure and return profile, while passing ESG investment diversity tests,
2. Have a creditworthy offtaker (either investment grade, or with strong historical financials),
3. Use bankable or "Tier-1" equipment, and
4. Can be built correctly and on time.