The cost of energy is constantly on the rise. In fact, over the last three decades the cost of the average American’s utility bills has gone up 6.7% annually.
Worse yet, there appears to be no immediate relief in the future. Experts surmise this percentage will grow to an even higher number due to infrastructure enhancements and government legislation.
StarTech Energy, design and install cutting edge, high efficiency, and versatile Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems for businesses of all sizes.
While most business owners are driven to embrace solar energy because they want to utilize clean energy sources, they are often surprised to find out that Commercial solar power installation can also be extremely good business.
Solar Energy for your business is a great way to save money, reduce your carbon footprint and become more energy independent
Installing and implementing a Solar (PV) Energy Systems at a commercial building can help to generate major utility cost savings while also making a positive impact on the environment.
Some systems and applications may also help a commercial building qualify for LEED certification status.
StarTech Energy Solar (PV) Energy Systems allow the business to generate their own power, thus offsetting their daily electrical demand, now met exclusively by the utility company.
Excess power generated during the sunny daytime hours. Can be stored as credited by the utility company for your use during the nighttime hours.
The facility is always connected to the electric utility grid so that power required at your facility above what the solar system can produce is simply drawn from your current utility company.
The federal government now offers grants to encourage companies to invest in alternative energy sources, and the systems themselves can mean big savings in energy costs. Businesses have a wide variety of energy tax credits, solar incentives and rebates to draw on when implementing new energy strategies. Federal tax credits of 30% apply to all expenditures on solar panel installations and energy efficiency projects.
The 30% Federal energy tax credit that runs until 2016 is fully applicable to all commercial solar panel installations. In addition, many states also have solar energy rebates, tax credits and other incentives to help businesses lower the cost of going solar.