Commercial Solar - Practical, Enduring Energy Solutions

Renova Energy delivers complete solutions for commercial-scale solar electrification, from engineering design through installation and service. Systems from tens to hundreds of kilowatts can be installed on your building rooftop or nearby ground-mount and turn a recurring expense into a depreciable asset. Renova offers our Commercial Customers a variety of solar electric solutions designed to fit their needs and promises the most innovative design solutions with flexible installation techniques.  The solar technologies that we implement are efficient, reliable, and easily adaptable to new and existing structures, and all of the products that we use are backed by our experience as a leader in power generation and by the world class manufacturers that supply our technology.

A Solar Electric solution is a smart and affordable way to power your commercial facilities. Lower your operating costs, hedge against the rising costs of electricity generated from fossil fuels, and show your customers your commitment to the environment.

By going solar on your commercial property, you will:

• Reduce your monthly operating costs
• Protect against rising costs of electricity
• Increase the value of your business
• Protect the planet by generating clean energy
• Reduce dependence on foreign oil
• Add more clean energy to the grid
• Show your customers you care about the environment

In addition to all of these benefits, there are many local, state, and national rebates and incentives offered to make your solar system even more affordable and Renova prides itself in understand all of them that can apply to your needs. Here are a few financial benefits you can take advantage of today.

• Net metering - Net metering offsets your electric bill when you generate your own solar electricity and you even get a credit from your power company if you produce more than you use that you can apply to future electricity bills.
• State Rebates - California's utilities offer a rebate for commercial solar systems, you can receive a cash payment for the amount of electricity you produce while rebates last.
• Federal Tax Credit - Take advantage of the Federal Tax Credit which puts money back in your pocket. Commercial systems qualify for a tax credit of 30% of the value of the solar system.
• Depreciation - Your Accountant can help you take advantage of accelerated depreciation advantages that make commercial systems pay for themselves many years faster than residential systems.
• Property Tax Exemption - Benefit from the increased value solar adds to your business without paying more property taxes. Solar electric systems are exempt from property taxes in California.
• Power Purchasing Agreement - Renova can offer flexible energy purchase solutions for larger solar systems, allowing your company to benefit from solar electricity without making the up-front investment.
  

Government Incentives:

• At this time, the State mandated rebate in Southern California Edison (SCE) territory will be either $.05 / kilowatt hour or .35 /watt for Commercial solar installations depending on size.  In The Imperial Irrigation District will be $2.09/ watt for 2012 for both Commercial as well as Residential solar installations. And we Process all of the paperwork for the rebate.
• The 30% Federal tax credit for commercial systems is limitless.
• A Renova Solar System will increase the resale value of your commercial property without increases in your property taxes.
• Federal 6-year accelerated depreciation on your Renova Solar System.
• Loan interest deductions are available.
• Hedge against rising commercial electricity costs. Using solar energy can reduce or eliminate your exposure to rising commercial electricity rates.  California businesses have seen electricity rates greatly increase over the last several years, and projections for the near future show this continuing trend. In fact, from 1970 to 2000, annual retail electric rates increases averaged 5.1%.
• If your business or commercial building uses Time of Use (TOU), the savings can be even greater.

Commercial Accounting Benefits:

• Reduce Your building's operating costs.
• Accelerated Depreciation offered ONLY to Commercial Solar Systems.
  
• Make a balance sheet transfer.
• Low maintenance and ironclad reliability.
• Be a responsible "Green Business".

Going "green" today not only delivers numerous financial benefits to your business, but can also be a great source of public relations and a unique marketing tool. You can promote this in your advertising and marketing materials. A growing number of consumers are now making buying decisions based on the environmental responsibility of a business. Demonstrate your environmental responsibility with a Renova Solar System.