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This is the Year! 4 Federal & New Jersey Solar Incentives For 2025
Have you been considering setting your business up to run off solar energy in New Jersey? For many businesses, 2025 will be the year to make the move. The wide range of commercial solar incentives available in 2025 won’t last forever, and they’re not to be missed. Read on to discover how you can use New Jersey solar incentives to take control of your energy costs. The New Jersey [...]
Solar Financing Options for Non-Profits
Non-profit organizations often operate on tight budgets, with every dollar committed to furthering their mission. As a result, large capital expenditures — such as installing a commercial solar system — can seem out of reach. Thanks to a variety of solar financing options, however, nonprofits can access affordable renewable energy solutions without breaking the bank. From grants to innovative financing structures, nonprofits can go solar with little to no [...]
How to Use Commercial Solar Tax Credits for a Fresh Financial Start
As we approach a new year, many New Jersey businesses are looking to take charge of their expenses and find ways to secure more stable financial footing. Utility costs continue to rise. International conflicts continue to disrupt supply chains. Today’s solar energy incentives have no guarantee they’ll exist a year from now in a charged political environment. Against this backdrop, the potential of investing in solar energy now has [...]
Direct Payment Incentives Boost Commercial Solar for Nonprofits
In a significant shift for nonprofits, recent federal incentives now offer direct payments to cover a large portion of solar installation costs. The financial support of a direct payment option (equivalent to a tax credit) makes it possible for nonprofits — which typically don’t pay taxes and haven’t benefited from tax-based solar incentives in the past — to finally access affordable solar energy. Here’s how this game-changing direct pay option [...]
How Energy-Efficient Non-Profits Use Solar to Achieve Their Goals
Nonprofit organizations in New Jersey count on strict budgets to drive every dollar toward their mission. For community centers, social services, and houses of worship, solar energy offers a straightforward way to cut energy costs, making more funds available for impactful programs. Here are a few ways solar can help your nonprofit to keep the focus where it counts: on your core mission.Lower Electricity Costs = Greater Mission ImpactElectricity bills [...]
5 Instant Benefits of Solar Energy for Non-Profits With Tight Budgets
It’s a cliche, but it’s true: in the world of nonprofits, every dollar counts.If you’re operating under a tight budget, with funds primarily directed toward supporting the core programs and services that advance your mission, high operating expenses are a major financial bottleneck. However, many nonprofits in New Jersey are discovering how an investment in solar energy makes it possible to save big on utility bills while also promoting their values. [...]
Resolve to Save: Transform Energy Costs With Commercial Solar in 2025
Many businesses are kicking off the new year by seeking ways to optimize operations, cut costs, and boost profits. An investment in commercial solar power can be a powerful step toward these goals. Rising energy costs make solar panels an immediate cost-saver with long-term energy predictability. With 2025 approaching, now is the time to explore solar’s benefits for your business.The Growing Cost of Traditional EnergyThe price of electricity from traditional [...]
What will 2025 Renewable Energy Incentives Look Like After The Election?
The 2024 Presidential Election is near and businesses that have considering going solar are concerned about what the election outcome might mean for the future of renewable energy tax credits and incentives that were put into action by President Biden’s signature Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These policies have positively influenced the rate of commercial and non-profit properties conversion to solar energy. Will the 2024 Election Outcome Impact Commercial Solar [...]
Taking Control of NJ Energy Costs
Energy costs have risen significantly in recent years, leaving many commercial businesses and nonprofits in New Jersey feeling frustrated. It may seem like the utility companies dictate how much you pay for energy, but the truth is, you have more control than you think. Take a closer look at the factors that have caused these cost increases and the key strategies that companies in NJ are pursuing to mitigate [...]
Geoscape Solar Named Best of Biz for NJ Green Energy Consultants
Every year, SJBIZ selects the best and most trusted commercial companies in New Jersey that are a credit to their industries. For the second year in a row, Geoscape Solar is proud to have been selected as The Best of Biz for Green Energy Consultants. This comes on the heels of being included in the Solar Power World list of Top Solar Contractors and being named by NJBIZ for [...]
5 Ways Business Owners Can Beat the Heat and Lower Operating Costs
Is your business sweating the high cost of air conditioning this summer? Now is the perfect time for businesses to invest in their commercial spaces to combat rising temperatures. Responsible businesses take necessary steps to create a comfortable and cost efficient environment for employees and customers during the scorching heat of New Jersey summers. Below are five solutions to combat rising temperatures so no one has to sweat increased [...]
The REAP Grant: Empowering Farmers & Agriculture Growers to Go Solar
As the demand for sustainable energy grows, farmers and agriculture growers across the country turn to commercial solar power to boost their bottom line and reduce their environmental footprint. A key factor of this transition is the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grant, a federal initiative designed to provide financial assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for solar energy projects. What is the REAP Grant? For [...]
Harvesting Incentives with Commercial Solar Energy for Farms & Agriculture
Climate change's impact is more pronounced than ever, but since the passing Inflation Reduction Act, new financial incentives have make commercial solar energy more financially accessible to farmers and property owners in less populated areas. This historic bill provided for increased and expanded incentives for businesses located in rural parts of the country as well as bringing the Federal Solar Tax Credit back up to 30% of the total cost [...]
Growing Profits with Solar for Farm and Agriculture
Farmers and Agriculture Growers Increase Profits with Commercial Solar The advantages of commercial solar installations in creating sustainability and profitability across various industries has been well established. However, its impact is particularly pronounced in agriculture, where vast fields and open land create a unique opportunity for positive change. Across the nation, commercial solar acts as a catalyst, driven by tax incentives, grants, and various factors that are reshaping agriculture [...]
Road to Financial Success: Commercial Solar Energy for Auto Dealerships
Solar energy is an ideal solution that can benefit auto dealerships both economically and environmentally. As concerns about energy inflation and dwindling natural resources become increasingly widespread, many businesses are looking towards alternative solutions to save on electric costs and reduce their carbon footprint. Auto dealerships, in particular, can benefit from investing in solar energy to reduce their monthly utility bills. There are multiple ways that solar energy can [...]
4 Key Roadblocks to Auto Dealership Profitability Solved with Commercial Solar Energy
Inflation is a challenge for the bulk of business sectors, but auto dealerships get hit harder than most. Auto supply has slowed, high interest rates make cars less affordable, and the cost of electricity keeps rising with no end in sight. Added to the mix is the increased production of EVs (electric vehicles) which require additional electrical consumption in order to charge them. Auto dealership profitability is further slashed [...]
2024 Non-Profit Solar Energy Incentives Allow Organizations to Receive 30% Direct Payback
Tax policies, specifically the 30% Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC), have long existed as a key financial driver of the solar industry. The Solar ITC is a one-time dollar for dollar tax credit that is 30% the cost of installing a solar energy system. However, the non-profit sector of the economy was left out of both the cost savings potential and the environmental benefits of switching to solar energy. [...]
DRIVING PROFITS: NJ Auto Dealerships Use Commercial Solar Incentives to Increase Their Bottom Line
As the world continues to shift towards a more sustainable future, auto dealerships are stocking more electric vehicles (EVs). However, as more EVs roll onto showroom floors, most dealerships face the challenge of escalating operating expenses for a business that already consumes more energy than most. Many New Jersey auto dealerships have successfully turned to solar energy in order to offset the costs of monthly energy usage. A solar [...]
NJ Auto Dealerships are Revving Up Revenue with Solar Energy
Auto Dealerships are taking advantage of the economic and environmental benefits of installing solar energy in a time when energy inflation is out of control. As more electric vehicles (EVs) are featured in auto dealership showrooms, the demand for electricity has grown. This is on top of the fact that most Auto Dealerships consume more energy than typical office buildings due to expansive, hyper-lit parking lots, machinery, massive computer [...]
Geoscape Solar Named Best of Biz for NJ Green Energy Consultants
Every year, SJBIZ selects the best and brightest companies in New Jersey that are a credit to their industries. This year, Geoscape Solar is proud to have been selected as The Best of Biz for Green Energy Consultants. This comes on the heels of being named the #2 Solar Installer in New Jersey by Solar Power World in their list of Top Solar Contractors. Click above to read the [...]
MOREY’S PIERS SOLAR ENERGY FOOTPRINT CONTINUES TO EXPAND
Morey's Piers has been investing in commercial solar power since 2018, when the company made a big decision to harness the power of the sun and offset their energy consumption, installing 901 P17 345-watt solar panels on the roof of several maintenance buildings (located at 2710 Boardwalk). Next, Morey's installed solar panel systems on the Pan-American and Port Royal Hotels. Then, in December 2019, the Runaway Tramcar ride received a solar treatment, with [...]
Geoscape Solar’s Lee Watson named one of the 10 Most Influential COOs in the Renewable Energy Industry
Lee Watson, Geoscape Solar's Chief Operating Officer was recently named one of the 10 most Influential COOs in 2023 by The Chief Navigators. Read what he has to say about how he got into renewable energy, tips for success, and advice for the next generation of entrepreneurs. How did you initially become interested in the field of Renewable Energy & Semiconductor Manufacturing? I started out in the construction business [...]
Solar Energy and Civil Rights
Social justice and climate justice are undeniably intertwined. However, it wasn't until 2009 when then-President Barack Obama put forth the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (Recovery Act), which committed to ensuring that every American family can choose to go solar and cut their energy bills, that any legislation was put forth to acknowledge the lack of parity between income and the ability to live greener. The legislation not only [...]
It’s 2023 – Why hasn’t your business switched to solar energy?
In 1839, Edmond Becquerel, a French physicist working in France, discovered the photovoltaic process that produces a voltage or electric current when exposed to light or radiant energy. 194 years later, solar energy has grown into the most efficient, cost effective, and sustainable way to power your business. With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act which provides new solar incentives, including a 30% tax credit, there has never [...]
Giving Tuesday: Green Partnerships that Make a Difference
There is no shortage of worthy causes to allocate your resources to this Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday was created to change the world through giving and generosity. With so many Non-Profit Organizations in need of generous support, how do you navigate being able to touch the causes that you're aligned with? After a Thursday's fill of food and family, Black Friday's shopping mania, supporting Small Business Saturday and then [...]
IS THERE REALLY SUCH THING AS FREE SOLAR IN NEW JERSEY?
Short answer: NO, there is no such thing as free solar and there is no such thing as free energy. The passing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 contained $269 billion in financial incentives for properties to become more energy efficient. This led to endless advertisements and promotions which promise “free solar” or “no-cost solar" from New Jersey government officials. These ads are actually designed to pique your [...]
New Jersey Energy Leaders Share Their Progress – Michael Boches, CEO
As New Jersey inches closer to 2050, the due date for the state’s 100% clean energy goal, energy companies in the state are making significant strides toward decarbonization. With Invest:, prominent energy leaders in the state shared insights into the progress their organization is making on the commercial clean energy front. What would you say to detractors who question solar’s viability? The technology is tried and true; there’s nothing [...]
The Inflation Reduction Act: What it means for Business Owners and the Solar Economy
The Inflation Reduction Act at a Glance Last month, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, the single biggest investment in both clean energy and the US Economy. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 is the largest federal investment to date in the fight against climate change. This legislation will invest in $269 billion into climate and energy programs aimed at helping the United States cut greenhouse gas [...]
How Businesses Can Save the Planet While Turning a Profit
Get three unique inside perspectives on switching to solar energy by watching Geoscape Solar's informative webinar: How Businesses Can Save the Planet While Turning a Profit . Michael Boches, CEO of Geoscape Solar discusses commercial solar energy finance and profitability with Geoscape Solar clients Robert Gross, COO and CEO of Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ, Steven Kindle, Vice President of Kindle Auto Plaza in Cape May Court House, [...]
Sustainable Values Yield Sustainable Value: Developing Properties for a Low Carbon Future
Property owners and developers are increasingly focused on designing structures that will accommodate solar energy. Since Governor Phil Murphy unveiled New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan in early 2020. This plan established one of the most ambitious state renewable energy goals in the country by requiring 35% of the energy sold in the state come from qualifying energy sources by 2025 and 50% by 2030. The plan also mandates that [...]
NEW JERSEY DEVELOPER GOES GREEN
Geoscape Solar and Meridia Properties at Solar Energy Kickoff Event Meridia- Capodagli Property Co. installs latest technology in buildings with efforts to go green. HACKENSACK, N.J., April 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- For over 50 years, Meridia- Capodagli Property Company has made a name for itself by investing where others are afraid to. Recently, the company proudly announced they are managing and developing eco-friendly and tech savvy properties across New Jersey and have [...]
GEOSCAPE SOLAR EXPANDING COMMERCIAL SERVICES TO HELP NJ PROPERTY DEVELOPERS ACHIEVE RENEWABLE ENERGY GOALS
Geoscape Solar's exclusive financing and engineering services delivers property owners a solution for their energy needs and ROI. FLORHAM PARK, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 27, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Geoscape Solar is using their depth of knowledge and expertise to expand in the Green Energy sector by partnering with developers and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Architects by strategically identifying opportunities to achieve renewable energy goals in the planning stages [...]
EARTHSHARE NJ AND GEOSCAPE SOLAR BEGIN PARTNERSHIP WITH EARTH DAY FILM FESTIVAL
Geoscape Solar's Earth Day Film Festival Benefits Non-Profit Partner: EarthShare NJ After years of looking for the "right" strategic partner, Geoscape Solar, a for-profit Commercial Solar Installation company and EarthShare NJ, a non-profit discovered that they held a shared organizational mission in creating a more sustainable future for New Jersey. "There are select groups that advocate for solar, but our mission is to create a more sustainable [...]
What was the Environmental Legacy of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg?
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is best known for championing women’s rights and workplace equality. A lesser promoted fact is that RBG’s rulings led the way for The Environmental Protection Agency to expand and focus on climate change on the federal level. The late Justice Ginsburg was a Law Professor at Rutgers University in 1970 when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was founded to oversee the landmark Clean Air Act [...]
What is Behind the Dramatic Shift in NJ Solar Incentives?
By no means could the New Jersey Solar Energy Market ever be called predictable. From the time the solar renewable energy certificate (SREC) was introduced back in 2004, through this past year, the New Jersey Solar Market jumped from having installed 4.34 MW annually to 2,908.2 MW in 2019. Given the impressive 15 years of solar expansion, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) can’t keep up the current [...]
5 Misconceptions About the Effects of Weather on Commercial Solar Panels
Almost every region in the U.S. is prone to some sort of extreme weather event. From Nor’easter storms to California wildfires, business owners interested in going solar have probably wondered about the effects of extreme weather on solar installations. Can this renewable energy source stand up to the pressure? In an effort to set the record straight and dispel a handful of the persistent misconceptions about the durability and efficiency of photovoltaic (PV) technology in extreme [...]
Gen Z Influences The Next Decade of Business Practices
As we begin 2020, Generation Z is poised to account for 40% of all consumers in the US. This cohort of over 65 million spenders are less about consumerism and more likely influenced to spend money to better their life experience. Their idols are Time’s Person of the Year, Greta Thunburg. Their movements include “There is no Planet B.” Gen Z recently entered the workforce. As a result, their [...]
5 Ways Geoscape Solar Can Help Market Your Company
Congratulations! Your business has gone solar! You’re saving money on your utilities and enjoying the tax benefits that a solar energy system provides. Now, how do you let both your community and your customers know that your business is now sustainable? According to multiple Neilson reports, 81% of respondents strongly believe that businesses should be improving our environment. 66% of consumers reported that they would be more loyal to [...]
How Much Does a Solar Energy System Cost?
This is the #1 Question that Geoscape Solar gets asked in an initial phone call, web-chat, or e-mail. The simple answer might be: “Currently, the cost to convert to solar energy in New Jersey runs about $3.46 per kilowatt.” But what does that tell the property owner? Even if you know your annual electrical usage, this answer doesn’t factor in your roof/land space available to place the solar panels [...]
5 Key Questions Every Solar Proposal Should Answer
Purchasing a solar energy system is a major investment which requires a great deal of research and due diligence to make the best choices in system design, system components, maximize solar energy needs and most important: NJ commercial solar installer that you can trust as a partner for the lifetime of your system. Geoscape Solar believes that our best customer is an educated consumer. We expect that our future [...]
Demand for Sustainable Features Shown to Increase Property Values
Recently, the National Association of Realtors , America's largest trade association, representing more than 1.3 million members involved in all aspects of the residential and commercial real estate industries, released the Realtors and Sustainability 2019 Report which found that consumers continue to look for eco-friendly features in a property and are willing to pay a premium to get them. Other findings showed that in terms of demand, Solar Energy [...]
Determining Eligibility for the Solar Investment Tax Credit
With the 30% Solar Federal Tax Credit (ITC) coming to an end in 2019, a great deal of material is currently being published about it. The ITC is one of many valuable incentives to consider when converting to solar energy and there are many questions about how the tax credit is applied and which line items qualifies for the credit. The Solar Tax Credit is a tax credit that [...]
How Does Membership in the Amicus Solar Cooperative Benefit Our Clients?
In 2011, a group of solar companies located in multiple regions in the US, came together and created a national organization where independent commercial solar installers could support each other by pooling both their purchasing power and their best practices. In 2015, Geoscape Solar was asked to join this group of solar companies as the New Jersey market ambassador. As members of the Amicus Solar Cooperative, Geoscape Solar, a [...]
Why Property Owners Need to Make a Solar Reservation
Any property owner who has looked into converting to solar energy most likely discovered that the 30% Solar Federal Tax Credit (ITC) ends on January 1, 2020. This solar tax credit is remains available for solar installation costs for solar energy systems installed in 2019. This deadline might give property owners the false impression that they have until December 31st to decide whether or not to go solar. However, the [...]
Why Should Commercial Property Owners Consider Going Solar?
There are many factors a business must consider when contemplating going solar. These range from bottom line savings, ability to finance, and the strategic advantages of marketing the business as a sustainable company. Braen Quarry in Franklin, NJ. A 3MW project which will pay for itself in 2 years. Dollars and $ense - If you are a property owner, the impact on your bottom line will be well [...]
Breaking Down Commercial Solar Panel Costs
If you’ve ever considered taking your business solar, but were worried by the cost, you might find yourself in luck. The price of solar panels has steadily dropped, thanks to continually advancing technology and growing economies of scale. As it stands, the cost of commercial solar panels now puts renewable energy within reach of many businesses. Of course, the actual dollar amount for a commercial solar power system will [...]
How Many Solar Panels Do I Need to Power My Business?
Figuring out “how many solar panels do I need to power my business” is simply a matter of dividing how much energy a solar panel can provide by how much your business uses. But you didn’t come here for “simple,” you want a real answer. Let’s dig a little deeper and put some numbers into our formula. Consider the following example: A medium-size business uses about 25,000 kilowatt hours [...]
2019 is the Year of the PIGgy Bank
2019 is The Chinese Zodiac Year of The Pig. Here at Geoscape Solar, we are calling it "The Year of The Piggy Bank." The year ahead is predicted to be crucial in terms of how we invest, how we save, and how sustainably we choose to live. After experiencing the volatility of the 2018 stock market, investors are looking for more secure vehicles to put their money into. Analysts [...]
Does Solar Energy Work in Winter?
One of the first ways we know that Winter is around the corner is when we set our clocks back. This ritual is inevitably the start of shorter days and higher costs to heat your home. The best way to protect yourself from the rising costs of heating your property is by converting to Solar Energy. There is a misconception that solar panels do not work during the winter. [...]
What does it take to Succeed in the Solar Industry for 10 Years?
No Solar Company dreads incoming phone calls. Except the ones that begin with: “ I used Solar XYZ and then they went out of business and now I’m stuck with a system that doesn’t work. Can you help?” We empathize with the property owner who is reaching out to us and are starkly reminded of how competitive success in the Solar Industry remains. These calls are a constant reminder [...]
Why Go Solar in the State of New Jersey?
Why Go Solar in the State of New Jersey? New Jersey saw the most dramatic solar growth last year, rising from 10th largest state by installed PV capacity to 5th while also entering the top 10 for solar job creation for the first time. A number of strong solar incentives in New Jersey make solar even more affordable for local property owners, including strong net metering policies and good [...]
Why Your Choice of a Solar Installer Matters
Installing a solar energy system is a powerful way for property owners to control their bottom line. Whether that means revenue, disposable income or freeing up operating capital, the choice to go solar eliminates the challenge of budgeting based on unpredictable monthly utility bills. It is also an opportunity to strengthen the local economy and produce green energy in the process. How can the choice of solar installer influence [...]
Water, Wet: 80% Of U.S. Electricity Could Be Produced By Renewables
By Frank Andorka, Senior Correspondent What Happened: Researchers at the University of California at Irvine (UCI) report that the United States could produce 80% of its electricity needs with solar and wind power, as long as the nation commits to building the grid to accommodate them, including up to 12 hours of battery storage. Someone should tell Rick Perry and the president, because they seem to have missed a [...]
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