Solar Power for Government
Federal, state and municipal governments are in some cases able to save on current electricity costs or hedge against future price increases by turning to solar power for at least part of their load. Even better, they can do this without making any upfront capital expenditures thanks to solar PPAs.
CarbonFree Technology works with government clients to analyze their solar resource, indentify available incentives and design optimal systems. We make sense of solar – taking care of every aspect of a project from the initial structural analysis to the final commissioning and ongoing maintenance. Systems can be mounted wherever they best suit your organization: on rooftops, above ground-level or multi-storey parking spaces, or on spare land.
Benefits for Government
- Meet policy objectives
- Demonstrate commitment to sustainability to politicians, administrators and to the public
- Take advantage of tax incentives which are otherwise of no value to governments
- Earn points toward LEED® certification
- Reduce electricity costs (in some cases)
- Hedge against future electricity price increases
- Preserve capital for other uses
What Is Involved
Structural – CarbonFree Technology works with energy decision makers or other appropriate people within governments to determine whether they can benefit from hosting one or more solar power systems. We engage independent third-party structural engineers to certify that the desired system can be supported, and in the case of rooftop systems we work closely with roofing contractors to make sure that roofs are unaffected and roof warranties are maintained.