Benefits of Solar for Commercial Properties

To stay relevant as a business in today’s economy, you must show customers the value of your business. While what you offer is why your customers choose to work with you, they want to know that your values also align with theirs. With the presence of solar, you’re showing your customers that you are a steward of renewable energy and self-reliance.
Installing solar has many benefits beyond renewable energy.

Financial Advantages of Solar Energy

Visible Commitment To The Planet

Energy Resilience and Independence

Financial Advantages and Incentives of Solar

Cost Savings and ROI

The substantial cost savings is one of the most compelling reasons for commercial properties to invest in solar energy. Solar panels significantly reduce or even eliminate electricity bills, leading to immediate and long-term financial benefits. The return on investment (ROI) for solar is substantial, often allowing businesses to recoup their initial investment within a few years. Investment in solar energy will also protect your business from utility companies’ price volatility and inflation. With solar, your business can lock in electricity prices and reduce reliance on the unpredictable electricity market.

Incentives

There are many solar incentives available today for businesses, which can reduce the cost of your system by nearly 70%. The cost of your system will come down to its size, the design, and your eligibilty for incentives.

The Federal IRA: whether a homeowner or business owner, the IRA offers a tax credit equal to 30% of the cost of solar for your business
Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS) and Bonus Depreciation: A depreciation benefit that allows you to lower your taxable earnings and recover the depreciated value of your solar installation over five years. Combined with the solar tax credit, you can earn tax incentives worth about 70% of your system’s cost. Or, you can take the Bonus depreciation which is similar to MACRS, but you take the full depreciation benefit in the first year of your investment instead of over five years. You must choose between MACRS and bonus depreciation.

Visible Commitment To The Planet

Customer and Employee Satisfaction

Having solar is a visible signal to people that your company is serious about helping protect the environment. According to PwC’s 2021 Consumer Intelligence Series survey on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, 80% of customers and 84% of employees are more likely to shop/work for a company addressing environmental issues.

Meet ESG goals

As environmental regulations become more stringent, businesses are under increasing pressure to reduce their environmental impact. Solar energy helps commercial properties comply with these regulations by lowering emissions and promoting the use of renewable energy.

Energy Resilience and Independence

More self-reliant

Solar Power allows you to generate your own energy on-ste, becoming less reliant on utility companies. When paired with battery storage, solar systems provide a reliable backup power source during outages. This ensures that critical operations can continue uninterrupted, safeguarding the business against potential losses. In areas prone to extreme weather conditions, such as Colorado and Montana, having a dependable energy source is valuable.

Smart Load Shifting

Solar and PV storage systems can help your business control their load shifting during peak times when electricity is more expensive. Solar and Battery combined allows you to use stored power throughout periods in which utility energy is billed at a higher rate.

Solar is a Smart Business Move

More self-reliant

Save money, attract more customers and great employees, and protect the environment. Going solar for most businesses is a wise choice. Do you have more questions or want to get started? We’re here to help create a system for your business needs. Reach out today!

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Customer Reviews

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Independent Power

4.8

Based on 33 reviews

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M F

Highly recommended. Here are the details:When I decided to install a rooftop solar system on my Helena home, I sought references on quality companies (and ignored all the door-knockers). About a quarter of the homes in my subdivision have panels, and my neighbors named three companies. My cousin who works in the industry then mentioned Independent Power as a solid provider.I developed a list of questions and called all four. They all made it to the next phase of submitting a preliminary proposal and price. At that point I eliminated one of the Helena companies due to second-tier or lower equipment.The proposals from the remaining three companies – one in Helena, one in Missoula and Independent Power in Bozeman – were all solid. All Enphase inverters, with Tier-1 panels and good warranties. They then all took time to go through the list of follow-up questions I had developed and gave what I believe were accurate and thorough answers. All sent me spec sheets and warranty info on the equipment they proposed. All offered on-staff qualified electricians on their teams.Independent was not the cheapest in $/Watt or $/kWh, but was competitive. In the end, I chose them because they offered the highest-watt panels – their 430W Q Cells took around 15% less roof space for the same production. So some day if I need to expand, I’ll still have some room.Their on-site people seem outstanding, from the drone and attic visit to get exact measurements for design finalization, to their install team which included their master electrician who has been with IP for 16 years. I had a minor problem with the metering system on startup, which worried me since they are not a local company. They immediately dug in to it remotely, consulted Enphase, and when they could not resolve it from a distance sent the electrician back timely to work everything out.

Response from the owner: Thank you for the thoughtful and detailed 5-star review! We are grateful you chose to work with our team, as we know you have many options. Your trust in us is the reason our team works hard to earn and keep it. Please let us know if we can be of service in the future.

Mark G.

Excellent service and craftsmanship. Sales was patient and answered all my questions, never pushy, it always felt like a casual conversation with a friend. The install team was friendly, skilled and efficient. Overall very happy with the process and product from start to finish.

Response from the owner: Thank you for the 5-star review, Mark! I know Avery and the team enjoyed working with you. We consider ourselves lucky to be a part of the Bozeman community. Please let us know if we can be of service in the future.

Eric R.

Independent Power was great to work with. They always responded quickly to my questions before, during and after the installation of my rooftop solar panels. They always showed up on time and kept me up to date on the progress of getting the system approved. Sean even made a stop at my house out of his way one day when the Enphase app wasnt working correctly, and quickly fixed the problem.

Response from the owner: Thank you for the 5-star review, Eric! We know you had options on solar companies in Helena, and we are grateful you chose to work with us. Our expert team is dedicated to helping you have the best experience during your project. And Sean is the best! He always makes sure our customers are taken care of. Please let us know if we can be of service in the future.

matthew A.

Being new to off grid life was pretty challenging and exciting and Independent power made the experience a breeze. My experience with these guys was awesome. From beginning to end, their sales, engineers,electricians, technicians ,Installers knowledge,professionalism, craftsmanship the whole team, and their enthusiasm of dedication to solar is incredible.The project was finished by the way before the finish date !!!

Response from the owner: Thank you, Matthew, for this great review! Our team works tirelessly to provide the best service possible, and receiving your 5-star review is an honor. We are excited that you've chosen to go off-grid and that you trusted us to partner with you to make it happen. Your detailed review will help your neighbors when they decide to go solar, add battery storage, or go fully off-grid. We appreciate you and hope we can be of service in the future.

Kay D.

Half of the time there was good communication and cooperation. However, turning on the system was delayed by well over a month because a new hire who took over my account did not file local permits and get inspections passed in a timely manner. To their credit I was given a rebate for the lost time.

Response from the owner: Thank you for the 4-star review, Kay! We appreciate the detailed feedback. It not only helps your neighbors make an informed decision on who to choose for solar, but it also helps us improve the experience for our customers. Sorry for our error with the paperwork. We appreciate your kindness as we worked to correct our mistake. Thank you for working with us!

Rob N.

IPS was responsive, professional, and extremely easy to work with. Would not hesitate for a second to recommend them to anyone thinking about solar!

Response from the owner: Wow, Rob, thank you for this great review! We appreciate your trust in us for your solar installation. We hope you're enjoying your system. Please let us know if we can be of service in the future.

David D.

Great experience with Independent Power! Excellent communication throughout each phase of the project, both with the project management team and the on-site installers. Very pleased, and would recommend Independent Power to my Bozeman neighbors.

Response from the owner: Thank you, David! We appreciate you taking the time to write a 5-star review for us. We love serving our Bozeman community, and when you take a moment to give us a review, it helps your neighbors know what to expect when working with our team. Thank you again! Please let us know if we can be of service in the future.

Brian B.

Very professional, with prompt response to calls and email. Some slight scheduling miscommunication, but overall a very good experience. I will most likely be using this company again for another home I own. I would have given 5 stars, but when asked to give a review before the system commissioning occurred is like asking for payment prior to services rendered.

Response from the owner: Thank you for the great review, Brian! And thank you for pointing out my mistake of asking for a review too early. I will be sure to give some time in the future. We always appreciate feedback; it helps us improve your experience and the level of service we provide. We do hope we can help out in the future!

Ramona R.

The cost of unit and installation was thousands less than other companies. From beginning to end, everyone involved was friendly, prompt and professional. Thanks especially to Emily who stayed in touch with me the entire project. I could not have asked for a better experience. Thank you.

Response from the owner: Wow! Thank you, Ramona, for the wonderful 5-star review! We are thrilled to hear you had a good experience with us and that Emily took great care to keep you up to date on your project. We appreciate you choosing to work with us; it means so much to our team. Please reach out in the future if we can be of service again.

Jeff D.

Quick quality install and very professional group. A little wait time, mostly paperwork but system is up and running saving us $$.

Response from the owner: Thank you for the 5-star review, Jeff. We're happy to hear you're up and running with your solar and that you're satisfied with our team. As a small business, we are grateful for your review; it helps your neighbors decide who to work with when they're ready to go solar. Let us know if we can be of service in the future!

Benefits of Solar for Commercial Properties