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Rob Hymes: Designing an Electrified Future With Solar, Storage, and EV Charging

The renewables space has always been a purpose-driven field. Led by passionate individuals looking to redistribute energy, increase independence, and create a sustainable future, the industry is driven by innovation and ideals. Only recently have those goals aligned with profit—especially in the commercial space. Rob Hymes, Chief Development Officer of Mynt Systems, is a veteran of the alternative energy game and no stranger to its mission. With over 2 decades of experience designing,...
GRESB Reporting: Leveraging Solar to Improve ESG Performance

GRESB Reporting: Leveraging Solar to Improve ESG Performance

Sustainability is a hot button issue for most large-scale commercial operations, but many don’t know where to begin. With the evolving environmental legislation and increased focus on eco-friendly practices, not to mention the allure of going carbon neutral, investors...

Quantifying Impact with ESG Strategy Consultant Cliff Brown

Quantifying Impact with ESG Strategy Consultant Cliff Brown

It’s no secret that sustainability or ESG considerations are becoming increasingly important in the corporate and investment world. But these criteria, otherwise known as environmental, social, and governance, are more than just ethical concerns, they are also...

Unlocking the 10% ITC Adder for Energy Communities

Unlocking the 10% ITC Adder for Energy Communities

The Department of Energy recently released guidance on eligibility for a 10% Investment Tax Credit (ITC) adder for geographies that qualify as Energy Communities. This Energy Community benefit is one of three potential adders that were included in the 2022 Inflation...

Do Solar Panels Work on Cloudy Days?

Do Solar Panels Work on Cloudy Days?

Solar is pretty complex. We get questions about nearly every aspect of the technology–especially performance and weather. One of the most common ones we get is “do solar panels work on cloudy days?” If you’re considering bringing solar to your site, these kinds of...

Solving the Split Incentive Problem

Solving the Split Incentive Problem

The landscape of commercial real estate is changing rapidly, and it’s putting new pressures on tenants and owners alike. Utility energy rates are seeing massive upticks. Companies are adopting new ESG commitments. Up-and-coming sustainability trends are reshaping the...

The Green Lease: Future-Proofing CRE

The Green Lease: Future-Proofing CRE

It’s no surprise that the world is becoming more environmentally conscious. Society is taking note of carbon footprints and eco-friendly practices, and it’s having a steady impact on our home and work lives. Unsurprisingly, this has led to the rise of numerous...

21 Questions to Ask a Solar Company

21 Questions to Ask a Solar Company

If you look around, there’s clearly a growing demand for commercial solar. It’s not just for industrial warehouses and big box stores anymore. Everything from shopping centers to office buildings are getting in on the action, using onsite solar to lower tenant energy...

Comparing Your Commercial Solar Financing Options

Comparing Your Commercial Solar Financing Options

With rising utility energy rates and more interest in sustainability in the market, there’s never been a better time to finance commercial solar. These systems are here to stay, offering countless financial and environmental benefits. The biggest challenge for most...