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Boston, MA Commercial Energy Solutions

As the capital of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston is a thriving center of education, research, business, and innovation. The city is even considered a global pioneer in entrepreneurship and innovation with several thousand startups as well as various businesses that rank highly in environmental sustainability and investment.

Genie Solar Energy provides community solar and commercial solar for Boston to help industries lower energy expenses, reduce environmental impact, and improve energy reliability. The solar energy company provides reliable, affordable, and renewable solutions designed to offer great long-term savings and a quick ROI. Energy systems are uniquely designed for each business and application depending on various conditions. Learn more about the benefits of community or commercial solar energy for your company in Boston.

Benefits of Commercial Solar Systems in Boston

Commercial solar energy helps businesses:

  • Lower energy expenses
  • Gain long-term budget certainty
  • Improve energy reliability
  • Reduce environmental impact
  • Improve their brand image
  • Leverage incentives

Your business might see a return on investment with solar energy in Boston in just 2-4 years when leveraging federal, state, and local incentives. Imagine it could provide your business with lifetime savings of $1.37 million+ while adding $34k++ in sunk costs back into your budget.

Commercial Energy Solutions Provided by Genie Solar

Commercial Solar

Commercial solar energy can make your business more profitable by hedging electricity costs and reducing operational expenses. It also helps launch eco-conscious businesses into the future of renewable energy. The right commercial solar system for your Boston-based business will vary depending on your goals, assets, and finances. Talk to the team at Genie Solar Energy to learn more about personalized commercial solar solutions.

Community Solar for Business

Until recently, businesses could only take advantage of solar energy if they had a roof suitable for solar panels. Things have changed with the emergence of community solar in Boston. With community solar solutions, any business can take advantage of solar power whether they have a suitable roof or not. Find out more about how you can take advantage of community solar via Genie Solar.

Battery

Solar battery storage is now a real option for many companies in Boston thanks to advancements in technology. Battery storage can lower electricity costs by reducing utility demand charges. It can also provide backup generation when paired with solar energy.

Demand

The demand charge is the highest 15-minute interval of usage within the billing period and often makes up well over half of a utility bill. Energy Genie Solar Energy systems include a proprietary SmarterMeter, so businesses can access energy usage data and take control of their energy costs.

Rooftop Solar Panels

Turn the roof of your business into an energy-producing asset with solar panels in Boston. Genie Solar Energy delivers personalized rooftop solar solutions that take into account the sun exposure, available space, and reflectivity of your roof.

Ground Mount

In the event that the roof of a business is not well suited to solar energy systems, Genie Solar can optimize available acreage to meet solar goals. This can work with onsite or offsite land.

Carport

Installing massive solar carports in your parking lots can provide shade and protect employee vehicles while saving your money through efficient energy production. Get in touch with Genie Solar to inquire about turning a wide-open stretch of pavement into a major electricity generator.

VPPA

A Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) is a contract between an energy buyer and the developer of a renewable energy project. In a VPPA, the buyer guarantees the developer will receive a set price for the energy, and the developer receives the renewable energy credits for the energy that is generated and sold.

 

Inquire About Commercial Solar Financing & Installation

Genie Solar Energy is the trusted commercial solar company in Boston dedicated to helping small businesses and large corporations improve their bottom lines. Contact them to learn more about their solar energy solutions.

 

SMART Program

The Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) Program provides per-kWh incentives to solar PV projects up to 5 MW. The program is capped at an aggregate of 1,600 MW, and incentives are available in Eversource, National Grid, and Unitil territories. to learn  more about the SMART program visit our program page or the Massachusetts information page.

Genie Energy Ltd., (NYSE: GNE, GNEPRA) is a global energy solutions company. We supply customers in the US and Europe with electricity, including electricity generated from renewable resources and with natural gas. Through Genie Solar Energy and Prism Solar, we design, construct and install commercial solar energy solutions. We provide commercial and industrial clients with energy brokerage and consultative services through our Diversegy brand.

Case Studies

  • Commercial Solar Case Study Property Management Company
    Wiley Property Management Case Study

    The installation of the solar array on the roof of storage facility is leveraging a limited regulation called “Group Hosting”. Group hosting is a method where a group of businesses or individuals share the installation and use of a larger solar array on a single property.

  • Bake Crafters Commercial Solar Case Study
    Bake Crafters Food Company

    Bake Crafters’ commercial solar array is a remarkable example of sustainability in action. With an output capacity of 800 kW and predictions of offsetting 770 metric tons of CO2 emissions.

  • Integra Commercial Solar Case Study
    Integra Biosciences

    Integra Biosciences’ Commercial Solar project achieves 22% IRR and aligns with the company’s global sustainability goals and commitments. The two installations total 572-kW and generate enough power to offset 844,000 kWh.

  • Commercial Solar Case Study - Kraft Power
    Commercial Solar Case Study – Kraft Power Power

    Kraft Power utilized American made solar panels to install a 57.5 kW system on their roof. The new rooftop solar system, will help Kraft Power offset 100% of the electricity usage every year.

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Convinced to go solar by the New Jersey incentives, PCS Wireless looked at several solar companies to provide the best overall value. Genie Solar was able to design a unique system to offset the largest portion of their electricity usage. Additionally, we combine it with an exclusive financial product which minimized the cash out of pocket and maximized the return on investment. The 494 kW system was constructed in minimal time, with no impact on the businesses operations.
PCS Wireless
A provider of engine-generator systems, Kraft Power was a pioneer of “Total Energy” (Combined Heat and Power). After seeing the financial and green benefits of solar at their headquarters in Massachusetts, Kraft wanted to capitalize on the lucrative state incentives in New Jersey at a distribution center. By installing a 57.5 kW system on the roof they were able to offset 100% of their electricity usage, take advantage of the Investment Tax Credit, accelerated depreciation, and collect revenue from the New Jersey SREC program. Genie Solar made it a smooth process and limited the need for internal resources to manage the project.
Kraft Power
A premier provider of water treatment in the New York and New Jersey area, Tower wanted to go solar to save money and generate clean energy. Upon reviewing the financial benefits available in New Jersey with the SREC program and the federal Investment Tax Credit, they wanted to safe harbor the project in 2019 and construct in 2020. Buying American Made panels was an important component of the project, and by utilizing their white roof, Genie Solar was able to leverage Prism Solar’s bifacial panels to minimize the square footage needed and maximize the electricity generated. Genie Solar helped them achieve all of their goals in an efficient manner with a 44.6 kW system.
Tower Water
Cardoza had both a showroom and a distribution center with exorbitant electricity costs in New Hampshire. As a legacy business, it was important to reduce costs and protect the business from increasing expenses prior to passing it on to the owner’s children. The show room’s roof and location made it a less than ideal location for solar; but the vast roof and direct sunlight on the distribution center could generate enough solar to power both facilities, plus the owner’s house. Leveraging New Hampshire’s group host program, Genie Solar built one 99.7 kW solar array to power all three locations. The owner is now considering converting more equipment to solar and building a second array.
Cardoza Flooring
A destination nursery in rural New Hampshire, HBTSR was a long standing customer of Genie Solar’s sister company, Diversegy. After helping the business reduce electricity expenses for the past number of years, HBTSR turned to Genie Solar to reduce their rising electricity expenses over the long run. “Between the federal and NH state incentives, I was paid $8,000 to install my solar array. On top of getting money back, I am going to realize over $300,000 in savings during the 25 year warranty period of the solar array.”
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