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Why are Ohio businesses adopting solar power?

Lower cost of materials, increased funding options, and flexible space requirements make solar power a smarter investment than ever before.

Explore these Resources to Learn More About Commercial Solar Power: 

See below for more information and resources about commercial and industrial solar power.

Solar Power Affordability 
What makes solar affordable? Increased efficiency and lower solar panel prices make the cost of solar power generation lower than the cost of electricity generated by your local utility. Funding options for solar power include:

  • Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs): PPA rates will typically be significantly lower than current electric rates and provide 20 to 30 year price stability.
  • Direct Ownership: Self-owned systems can provide a motivating return on investment. Plus, a variety of federal and state incentives are available

GEM Energy’s solar experts can provide an analysis to determine which option is right for your business.

Offsetting peak period daytime energy usage 
Your energy utility's peak demand charges account for up to 70% of your company's energy bill! In the summer months, which often coincide with higher peak demand rates charged by utilities, solar energy can help reduced peak demand charges.

And with a roof-mounted or land-based solar array configuration, solar can provide a significant amount of energy year-round, regardless of weather conditions.

Are you paying peak demand charges? A GEM Energy solar expert can determine if solar could help offset your peak demand energy costs.

Offsetting peak period daytime energy usage 
Your energy utility's peak demand charges account for up to 70% of your company's energy bill! In the summer months, which often coincide with higher peak demand rates charged by utilities, solar energy can help reduced peak demand charges.

And with a roof-mounted or land-based solar array configuration, solar can provide a significant amount of energy year-round, regardless of weather conditions.

Are you paying peak demand charges? A GEM Energy solar expert can determine if solar could help offset your peak demand energy costs.

Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
Using a PPA structure allows you to take advantage of less costly power on day one with no capital investment. A third-party investor builds the solar array, and a host buys the power that it produces. 

PPAs are like power bills: you pay monthly for only the power that is delivered to you. Savings will increase over time as the grid power costs go up and your solar power costs are locked in.

Choose the PPA option if:

  • You want utility electric cost savings
  • You want a hedge against future cost increases
  • You want third party money for ownership of the array, and to assume the tax benefits/incentives over production benefits.

A GEM Energy solar expert can help explain the pros and cons of this funding option.

Commercial Solar Power
Financial Incentives Worth Exploring 

You don’t have to be the expert in funding your energy project, because as the developer and operator of the solar array, our services include securing available incentives for your business.  

FEDERAL

Recently signed into law, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) significantly expands the incentives and improves the economics of solar for businesses and non-profit organizations.

  • The Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is now 30%, with additional incentives available that can increase this credit up to 50%.
  • Provisions under the IRA allow municipalities, educational, and other nonprofit organizations with a solar project to receive the equivalent amount of their IRA tax credit as a direct payment from the Federal government. (Learn more about the IRA here.)

STATE AND LOCAL

Some counties, cities, or municipalities offer tax advantages for businesses adopting solar energy. GEM Energy will do the research and apply if you qualify.

RESOURCES TO DOWNLOAD

For commercial and industrial facilities, this Solar Scorecard will help you evaluate the important qualities of a solar contractor: 

For higher education facilities, this guide will give you tips for talking to your decision-makers about adopting solar energy: 

GEM ENERGY SOLAR EXPERIENCE

GEM ENERGY SOLAR EXPERIENCE

With substantial proven experience, GEM Energy has completed projects spanning a variety of provided services and solutions. Click on any image below for a complete description of the solar project.  

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FIRST SOLAR

WHY GEM ENERGY?

GEM Energy has been actively developing solar projects in Ohio since 2009. GEM Energy is ranked in the top 150 on the 2022 Solar Power World Contractors list and in the top 30 of 2022 Solar Developers.

As your solar power partner, GEM Energy is a one-stop shop for every aspect of your project. We can handle all the details, including facility assessment, funding, and all other details through to implementation, with no capital expense for your facility. 

We’ll begin by conducting an analysis of your energy usage patterns and electricity demand to determine:

  • Is there a time of day, month, or year in which your electricity usage spikes?
  • Which operations use the most electricity?
  • What is the best design to optimize your solar array for maximum energy savings?

We’ll also manage the funding/financing for your project. This involves demonstrating to a financier that the undertaking is an investment-grade opportunity, likely to deliver significant ROI throughout the life of the contract.

THE VIRTUAL SITE ANALYSIS INCLUDES:

When you’re ready to get started, here are the next steps GEM Energy will perform with you:

  • A virtual feasibility review of your site, utility bills and electrical drawings
  • Preliminary design, layout and cost structure including estimated PPA rates and/or self-owned financial analysis
  • Project development agreement and objectives
  • Complete the project due diligence and design
  • PPA or Engineering/Procurement/Construction (EPC) agreement and move to engineering and construction

VIRTUAL SITE ANALYSIS INCLUDES:

  • To evaluate if solar power is a good option for your location, a free virtual analysis will be conducted, with no site visit necessary.
  • Upon completion of the online site evaluation, you’ll receive a comprehensive report with an assessment of your location for solar power viability. 

When you’re ready to get started, here are the next steps GEM Energy will perform with you:

  • A review of utility bills and electrical drawings
  • Preliminary design, layout and cost structure including estimated PPA rates and/or self-owned financial analysis
  • Project development agreement and objectives
  • Complete the project due diligence and design
  • PPA or Engineering/Procurement/Construction (EPC) agreement and move to engineering and construction


REQUEST VIRTUAL SITE ANALYSIS:

Complete this form and Andrew Whitehead, your Ohio solar specialist, will contact you about a Free Virtual Site Analysis and will provide you with more information.


REQUEST VIRTUAL SITE ANALYSIS:

Complete this form and Andrew Whitehead, your Ohio solar specialist, will contact you about a Free Virtual Site Analysis and will provide you with more information.

For more information or to talk with a solar expert, contact Andrew Whitehead at:

PHONE 419.205.2822
EMAIL Andrew.Whitehead@rlgbuilds.com
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