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| Structured Finance |
BAM works with the leading solar finance partners to meet any financial situation required to make your commercial solar system economically viable. We optimize financial products, rate schedules, electricity consumption patterns and incentive structures for each of our clients as part of our project evaluation and financial modeling process.
Many businesses can be cash flow positive from Day One without a large capital outlay. Contact us today to find out how.
Cash Purchase
For many businesses, purchasing a solar powered system outright can yield the highest return on investment. This allows you to take advantage of the generous rebates and tax benefits available for installing solar. Depending on your location, these may include an upfront or performance based cash rebate, a 30% Federal tax credit, and an accelerated depreciation schedule.
Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
Power Purchase Agreements are financial vehicles that enable customers to take advantage of the benefits of a solar energy source with no capital outlay. A third party financial institution will own, operate, and maintain the solar power system for terms of 20-25 years. Customers buy power at an agreed upon rate at or below market rates. BAM works with the leading PPA providers in the industry to ensure each of our customers has the most competitive financing options for their solar project.
Lease
The same way you would lease a vehicle or a building, we can provide leases for our solar projects. With fixed monthly payments you know exactly how much to budget for your new solar facility.At the end of the lease term (typically 10 years), you’ll own your solar facility. Because solar PV modules come with a 20-25 year manufacturer’s warranty and a 40+ year anticipated operating life, these systems will deliver energy savings for years to come. |
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| Federal Incentives |
- Federal 30% Tax Credit or 30% Cash Grant: The federal government is offering a 30% tax credit or 30% cash grant of the total system cost to promote renewable energy solutions.
- Accelerated Depreciation (MACRS):Renewable energy solutions can be depreciated on a 5 year accelerated schedule.
- 2011 100% Bonus Depreciation: In 2011 only, renewable energy solutions can avail of a one year, 100% bonus depreciation incentive.
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| State Incentives |
- Sales Tax Exemption: Many states offer sales tax exemption to help offset the implementation costs of renewable energy systems.
- Rebates: Several states offer rebates based on system size to help offset the implementation costs of renewable energy systems.
- Property Tax Exemption: Several states offer property tax exemption incentives to promote renewable energy solutions.
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| Renewable Energy Credits |
| Many states award renewable energy production with Renewable Energy Credits (RECs). RECs are traded on an open market and generate additional income. BAM offers management and trading option of the RECs on behalf of our clients. |
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