Pisgah Energy

Happy #Solar Appreciation Day! To date, we've installed more than 57,000 solar panels with a total capacity of over 25 MWdc. In aggregate, these systems will generate over 32,000 MWh of #RenewableEnergy annually and offset approximately 22,000 Metric Tons of CO2 every year. Of course, there wouldn't be a single watt to the Pisgah Energy name without our clients. Many thanks to them for saying 'Yes!' to solar! Explore our completed projects here: https://lnkd.in/eFGrg2yh

#GoodRead from Arno Bischoff, USAF(Ret) in FMJ about enhancing #FacilitiesManagement through #EnergyEfficiency measures. "The imperative for energy efficiency has never been more pressing. As climate change accelerates and natural resources dwindle, organizations recognize the critical role sustainable practices play in their long-term viability. Facility management stands at the forefront of this movement, offering substantial opportunities for reducing energy consumption and minimizing environmental impact." Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eMqbC-vh

Just in time for Employee Appreciation Day, we'd like to welcome our new Construction Manager, Nick Baynard! we're pleased as punch he chose to bring his skills and passion for #solar to our #team! Click the link to find out what brought Nick to Pisgah Energy, what excites him about renewable energy and more! https://lnkd.in/e352ym5y #employeeappreciation

#goodread on the importance of sustainability for business success in 2025. "Business can be the most powerful force for good when it prioritizes collaboration and shared responsibility. Moving from a “me-first” to a?“we-first”?mindset isn’t just an ideal—it’s a necessity in today’s world. As we step into 2025, this approach feels more urgent than ever. In the context of concurrent geopolitical, climate, and policy challenges, the business case for sustainability is clear and compelling." Intrigued? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eEgR_VaC

Weekend rerun! #knowbeforeyougo #solar Question: What are the #financing options for onsite solar? Answer: Typically, there are three financing options for both private and public sector companies. The option you choose depends on several factors, including any budget limitations, debt capacity or other restrictions your company has in place for such projects. Cash Purchase or Capital Expense (CAPEX): This option requires budget and money. The owner of the system can monetize the incentives such as tax credits and depreciation while paying a levelized cost of energy of 2-5 cents/kwh of solar generation. Debt-Financed or Capital Lease: This is a typical loan from a financial institution that is financed over a fixed term length. For debt-financed systems, the lessee can still monetize the tax credit and depreciation incentives that are typically monetized under a Capital Purchase, however the projects can achieve positive cash flow in the first year while using internal capital for other operational needs such as production. The owner of the solar energy system is a lessee to the lessor (bank or other financier), the owner still gets the incentives without the upfront investment and the system can achieve positive cash flow in year one. Operational Leases/Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)/Energy as a Service (EaaS): These all have a similar transactional structure and allow for a 3rd party owner to own and operate the system while monetizing the incentives. The facility owner leasing the system still gets to enjoy the energy reduction benefits from solar while keeping the asset off of the company books since the lease/PPA payment is considered an operating expense. This type of financing is ideal for agencies and #businesses that can’t use the incentives, don’t have a CAPEX budget, or have reached their debt capacity and can’t take on a loan.

#goodread for Sustainability Professionals.

Weekend rerun! #knowbeforeyougo #solar Find the answer to more FAQs here: https://lnkd.in/g3Tcg9sW

Attention: NC/SC businesses, local governments and other nonprofits. See the post below if you need help understanding the status of federal funding related to #energy projects.

Pisgah Energy is a #solar and #energystorage design and development firm serving commercial, municipal, and institutional clients across the southeast. Services include project planning, energy usage analysis/modeling, feasibility studies, solar and energy storage design, financial analysis, RFP services, project development, construction administration and design-build services. In other words, we guide your #cleanenergy project from concept through completion! Want to see it with your own eyes? Click here: https://lnkd.in/eqNEUT8W

There's a lot of uncertainty right now about the status of federal funding for #cleanenergy projects for municipalities, schools, as well as other institutional and commercial facilities. This article from FacilitiesNet/NFMT provides #facilitymanagers with four things they can do to prepare for changes that might affect projects that are in progress or scheduled to be. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eba_GGg9