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Go Solar with Your Company
Reign in costs, protect the environment, and become less dependent on costly energy sources.
NRSC offers quality commercial solar panels for your roofing project. Our licensed and certified renewable energy experts guide you through the planning, designing, financing and installation.
Each commercial building or company is unique. If your roof is not ideal for solar, we will let you know — transparency is one of our core values.
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Speak to one of our experts to learn more about our roofing and solar services.
Determine If Solar is Suitable for Your Commercial or Industrial Building
Free Analysis
Receive a free analysis from our roofing experts to determine if solar is right for your building. You will receive detailed information on the following:
- State Incentives
- Federical Incentives
- Financing Options
Frequently Asked Questions
Is your building right for solar?
There are some of the considerations: what is the climate in your location (e.g., expected number of days of sun)? Does your building have southern exposure? Does the roof pitch fall in the right direction? Is the roof obscured by trees or walls? Where is the electrical panel located?
A roof that faces to the south, east, or west is best aligned for a solar installation. Also consider whether a ground- or garage-mounted system can also work for commercial solar installations.
Which industries do you serve?
- Commercial Facilities
- Medical Facilities
- Public Utilities
- Real Estate Development
Why is solar roofing lucrative?
Because of net metering, a billing mechanism that credits solar energy system owners for the electricity they add to the grid. If a building is net-metered, the meter runs backwards to provide a credit against what electricity is consumed at night or other periods when the building’s electricity use exceeds the system’s output. Customers are only billed for “net” energy use. On average, 20-40% of a solar energy system’s output goes into the grid.
The states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York all offer net metering programs, but eligibility and restrictions may apply.
Why make this investment?
- To reduce your monthly operational costs
- To avoid routine maintenance costs
- To protect against future energy rate increases
- To gain a return on your investment
- To gain a passive income source via net-metering
- To improve your carbon footprint and generate clean, safe, renewable energy
What is my expected ROI?
Here is how you can calculate your solar panel payback period and return on investment:
(Solar Payback Period = Initial Net Investment / Yearly Benefit).
Larger businesses with extensive roof area or nearby land can realize a significant return on investment depending on the system installed.
How does it affect your bills? Am I reducing demand charges?
You will see an immediate reduction in your electricity costs. Coal or natural gas powered electricity range from 7 to 30 cents kWh. Solar generally costs somewhere between 2 to 12 cents.
A solar energy system can also reduce demand charges for buildings with peak demand during the day because your peak demand hours and peak energy generating hours coincide. Hotels or other buildings with peak demand in the evening may not see the same reduction.
Are there tax incentives?
Renewable forms of energy are the future and there are numerous federal, state, and local incentives and tax credits and energy rebates from utility companies to encourage the transition to these energy sources.
See our Incentives page or FAQs for details.
Is there a minimum installation size I must meet?
The minimum size for a solar system installation will depend on the amount of power needed. Do you have sufficient surface area to generate that amount of power? And will the installed system meet your needs for a return on initial investment within your desired timeframe.
Do I need to get any sort of approvals?
This will vary by jurisdiction, but in general these are the types of local laws and building use regulations that may apply to the installation of a solar system:
- Structural and mechanical stability
- Fire safety
- Environment requirements (hygiene, health and the environment)
- Safety in use
- Noise levels and protection against noise (if only during installation)
- Energy economy and heat retention
- Sustainable use of natural resources
How much power do I want to produce?
You can review your past energy bills to get your monthly Kwh use for the past 12 months. Divide the total by 12 to get your monthly average, and by 30.5 for daily kWh usage.
Divide that number by the average daily sunlight hours for your area to get the proposed system output at 100% efficiency. Multiply that number by .85 to account for variation in sunlight.
How much does a new solar system cost?
How much does a 30kW commercial solar PV system cost? A 30kW solar PV system comprised of quality components costs anywhere between $32,000 – $55,000. The cost will depend on the brands you select for your solar system.
Speak to a NRSC expert today to learn more about the benefits of a new solar system!
The Benefits of Solar
The investment that pays you back
Cost Savings
If you’re looking to save money on a commercial project, it’s important to consider the available incentives. Local utility incentives, the federal investment tax credit, and accelerated depreciation may reduce costs by nearly 60% and help you quickly see a return-on-investment.
Renewable Energy
Going solar is a great way to reduce a building’s carbon footprint. Since solar is a clean, renewable source of energy, fossil fuel dependence and carbon emissions are greatly reduced. Companies who are “green” are often well-respected by the community and earn customer loyalty.
Energy Independence
Don’t be at the mercy of utility providers. By going solar you gain a measure of energy independence that protects your company against rising energy costs. Investing in solar energy locks in that portion of your energy expenditure for the life of your system.
Examples of C-PACE Financing
Learn how National Roofing & Solar Corporation utilizes C-PACE to deliver state-of-the-art solar roofing systems.
InSports Center
$1,001,298
Total C-PACE Financing Cost
Over $90,000
Expected Annual Savings
“Every investment I made, whether it was the energy efficiencies or solar – have come together in one package – and the C-Pace financing made that very simple. The analysis was tremendous, The people were amazing and the process was very quick.”
Peter Corbett – CEO & President, InSports Center
Shagbark Lumber
$485,000
Total C-PACE Financing Cost
Nearly $70,000
Expected Annual Savings
“The C-Pace low interest loans allowed us to put up our solar panels, and not only afford them, but come out ahead. Through the first 5 years, we’re making a profit and we couldn’t be happier about the solar project.”
Julia Leonardo and Joanna Hunt, Shagbark Lumber
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