The Solar-Ready Building Boom
As real estate developers ramp up for a construction boom, many states are putting “solar-ready” legislation into place.
Developers can save big on future solar installations while getting the most production out of their system and avoiding delays.
How Safari Energy helps businesses prepare for solar-ready legislation across America.
Building solar-ready has minimal impact in the design stage for a new building, but it can make a substantial difference in time and effort for future solar projects.
Whether complying with recent construction mandates, achieving significant operational savings with a solar installation, or identifying and taking advantage of lucrative tax credits, we can help you optimize your new real estate developments for solar.
Meet requirements and save money by planning ahead for commercial solar and energy storage installations.
SOLAR-READY STATES
A LOOK AT THE SOLAR-READY LANDSCAPE
When it comes to solar, every state is different. Wherever you do business, the following provides an important look at the solar-ready landscape in states from coast to coast and how Safari Energy can help you navigate solar opportunities and substantial savings.
CALIFORNIA
WHAT’S HAPPENING
California recently mandated that all new commercial buildings must install solar and energy storage, and continued a 60% renewable energy mandate by 2030 and 100% by 2045.HOW SAFARI HELPS
With more than 60 commercial-scale projects in the state, Safari Energy helps California businesses of all sizes comply with construction mandates, save money, and realize the operational, financial, and environmental benefits solar has to offer.NEW JERSEY
WHAT’S HAPPENING
To support New Jersey’s legislative goal of 100% renewable energy by 2050, the state passed a new law (A3352) in November 2021 that requires all new warehouses over 100,000 square feet to reserve up to 40% of their roof area for solar arrays. In addition, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities recently established the Successor Solar Incentive Program, which provides financial incentives to businesses that install solar systems.HOW SAFARI HELPS
Safari Energy has helped over 60 New Jersey businesses, including more than a dozen leading shopping destinations, comply with construction mandates, identify and earn incentives created through solar installations, and realize the operational, financial, and environmental benefits solar has to offer.MARYLAND
WHAT’S HAPPENING
Legislation has been introduced to the Maryland Senate that would require new commercial buildings over 25,000 square feet to reserve up to 40% of their roof area for solar arrays. In addition, the Maryland Energy Administration provides rebates through the Commercial Clean Energy Rebate Program (“C-CERP”) to eligible businesses, nonprofits, and local governments that install solar systems.HOW SAFARI HELPS
Safari Energy has completed 18 major solar projects in Maryland from Baltimore to Hagerstown. We’ve helped businesses identify and earn incentives created through solar installations, and can help clients navigate new construction mandates to realize the operational, financial, and environmental benefits solar has to offer.
MEDIA COVERAGE
Read Safari Energy's article with Commercial Observer on how real estate developers can ensure their buildings are optimized for upcoming solar-ready legislation:
MAKE SURE YOUR BUILDING IS SOLAR-READY
Designing a new building? Download our latest infographic covering key factors to consider when adding solar to your new commercial development projects.
VIDEO DISCUSSION
Several states are enacting legislation that requires new buildings to be “solar-ready.” Safari Energy discusses tips on making new real estate developments primed for installing commercial solar.
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