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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

2024 Non-Profit Solar Energy Incentives Allow Organizations to Receive 30% Direct Paypack

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

By |2023-10-30T18:54:49+00:00February 26th, 2020|Commercial Solar|0 Comments

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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: a commercial solar installer that you can trust as a partner for the lifetime of your system.  Geoscape [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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  [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

By |2023-10-30T19:03:19+00:00January 28th, 2019|Commercial Solar, Solar Incentives & Financing|0 Comments

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 [...]

Increasing Profitability with Solar Power for Business

Property managers prioritize reducing monthly costs and lowering operating costs in any way possible. They want to strategically lead their business to be more cost-effective so more money can be reallocated into their organization. These funds can also be used to make major investments that the business needs as part of a long-term strategy [...]

By |2024-02-13T15:08:25+00:00February 17th, 2023|Uncategorized|0 Comments
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