Take control of energy costs, reduce your environmental impact, and gain energy independence with commercial solar solutions tailored for businesses in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. At NRSC, we provide high-quality commercial solar panel installations backed by our licensed and certified renewable energy experts. From planning and design to financing and installation, we guide you every step of the way.
Every business and building is unique. If your roof isn’t ideal for solar, we’ll let you know—because transparency and honest recommendations are at the core of what we do.
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:
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?
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?
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:
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 investment that pays you back
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.
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.
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.
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Find out if a solar makes dollars and sense for your next commercial roofing project.
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