Commercial Benefits of Solar Energy



	Solar and Commercial - A Perfect Match Commercial Solar Energy is a great way for your company or commercial building to save money on energy costs and show environmental responsibility. Many consumers now find this quality quite valuable in their decisions of where to do business. Below are the many benefits that results in the union of solar and commercial. Greater Government Incentives: $4.50/W rebate (up to 10kW) and anything above that subject to a bid process (which we take care of) The 30% Federal Tax Credit for commercial systems is uncapped (unlike the $2,000 cap for residential systems) An Astralux system will increase the resale value of your commercial property without increases in your property taxes Federal 5-year Accelerated Depreciation on your Astralux Solar Energy 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. If your business or commercial building uses time of use (TOU), the savings can be even greater. Colorado 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 5.5%. [IEA] If your business or commercial building uses a good deal of electricity or is a significant portion of your overhead, then these increases in electricity costs can affect your bottom line. By choosing an Astralux solar energy system, you will hedge against these increases, and enjoy cheap electricity rates for the next 30-50 years! Reduce Your Building's Operating Costs Installing an Astralux solar energy system is equivalent to prepaying for up to 50 years (25 guaranteed) of electricity at a fraction of the cost of current (and indeed future) rates. All of the state and government incentives are basically paying a significant portion of this prepaid electricity. So why not take advantage of this opportunity to have your electricity costs subsidized, especially if energy costs are a large portion of your overhead. Make a Balance Sheet Transfer Installing a solar energy system on your commercial building will allow you to turn your variable electricity costs into a fixed cost on your balance sheet and reduce your long-term operating expenses. Low Maintenance & Ironclad Reliability Astralux solar energy systems require virtually no maintenance and operate with no noise. Given the roof structure of many commercial buildings, the access to them is easy. Our solar modules provide clean electricity for 25 to 50 years and is just as functional and more reliable (especially with a battery backup system) than the standard utility electricity. Be a “Green” Business By using Solar Energy, you are expressing a compassion for the environment and community around you. More and more people are coming to appreciate the energy and environmental problem prevalent in today's world, and will recognize your effort to make the world a better place. It will differentiate you from your competitor, and may be the tipping point to drive their business to you. Going "green" today not only delivers numerous financial benefits to your business, but can also be a terrific 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 the business. Demonstrate your environmental responsibility with a solar energy system. Astralux Can Make This Happen! Contact us for a free consultation and we can begin to develop a plan to make your business solar. We will prepare our popular Astralux Energy Efficiency Report™ - a throughout and detailed breakdown of your buildings energy use, a detailed explanation of the financial projections and benefits, and provide a complete quotation based on any and all options you want for your new solar energy system. We'll turn this report over to you, and we welcome you to go though the financial's with your accountant to verify the results. In fact, we will pay your accountants fees to verify this information. Leverage the power of solar energy for your business today!* Restrictions apply, please contact an Astralux solar expert for more information Print Page*	Key Benefits of Commercial Solar Energy 1) 30% Tax Credit with No Cap 2) Increase Resale Value without Increase in Property Taxes 3) 5-year Accelerated Depreciation 4) Loan Interest Deductions 5) Enjoy the PR and Promotional Benefits as a "Green" Business 6) Reduce Operating Costs 7) Hedge Against Rising Energy Costs