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What is California Assembly Bill 802 (AB 802)?
2023-07-06
Since January 1, 2016, California commercial property owners are required to report building energy usage to the state annually. Failure to comply with the reporting requirements may result in civil penalties ranging from $500 to $2,000 per day.
Can I charge tenants for solar power in California, Oregon, Hawaii, New Jersey, Delaware, Arizona, Massachusetts, etc.
2023-01-07
Can I charge tenants for solar power in California, Oregon, Hawaii, New Jersey, Delaware, Arizona, Massachusetts, etc.
Multi-metered building: How to charge or bill tenant for solar
2022-09-16
We discuss the pros and cons of taking over the tenant's meter after installing solar, how to amend the lease to allow for billing of electricity, and how to bill tenants for solar generated electricity...
Master metered building: How to charge or bill for solar
2022-09-16
Explanation on how to charge and bill for solar in a master-metered building or common area meter.
Distribute solar production to multiple meters
1823-01-01
We discuss the 3 options that exist for distributing solar in a multi-tenant, multi-metered building: 1. Net Energy Metering Aggregation (NEMA), 2. Virtual Net Energy Metering (VNEM), and 3. Dedicated Solar System per meter...
Distribute and charge for solar energy on a multi tenant property
2022-09-16
What are the pros and cons of Virtual Net Metering vs. Aggregation vs. a dedicated solar system per tenant? What pitfalls and benefits exist when putting solar on a multi-tenant building vs an owner occupied building?
Triple Net Lease (NNN) tenants and Solar Energy
2022-07-19
Are NNN lease terms preventing you from investing in solar and selling power to your tenants? This white paper answers common questions for property owners.
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