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Turn New York’s Sustainability Laws (LL97, LL92, LL94) into profit
Turn New York’s Sustainability Laws (LL97, LL92, LL94) into profit
New York City has implemented several sustainability laws targeting large commercial real estate to combat climate change and improve…
Alex Shah
Sep 21
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
Alex Shah
Jun 14
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…
Alex Shah
May 20
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…
Alex Shah
Mar 11
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.
Alex Shah
Jan 25
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)…
Alex Shah
Jan 22
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 …
Alex Shah
Jan 15
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.
Alex Shah
Jan 8
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.
Alex Shah
Jan 1
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.
Alex Shah
Dec 25, 2023
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.
Alex Shah
Dec 18, 2023
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.
Alex Shah
Dec 14, 2023
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…
Alex Shah
Dec 14, 2023
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.
Alex Shah
Dec 14, 2023
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