Commercial Financial Analysis
Businesses across Northern California have relied upon CCEnergy for unbiased advice before making an investment in a solar energy. As a member-owned company, our primary obligation is to our customers who are also part owners of the business. Our experts will help you make the most fiscally sound decision. See below to get a sense of the return on your investment.
If you own or manage a commercial building, please contact us for more info or a custom quote.
Sample Commercial System
(30 kW system with an average $1,090/mo electric bill)
| Installed cost (before incentives) | $219,227 |
| CSI Rebate (at $1.10/watt) | ($39,971) |
| Federal Tax Credit (30%) | ($65,768) |
| Accelerated Depreciation (5-year savings) | ($92,624) |
| Tax on CSI Rebate (at 43%) | $17,415 |
| Net Cost | $39,981 |
| First Year Net Energy Savings | $70,161 |
| Utility Cost w/o solar (over 30 years) | $1,097,915 |
| (factors: 6.7% rise in energy cost per year and 4% inflation) | |
| Net Savings (over 30 year life of system) | $546,986 |
| Annual cleaning and maintenance | $1,100 |
| Rate of Return (after taxes) | 21% |
| Payback Period | 7 Years |
| Pounds of CO2 Avoided (per year) | 78,000 |
| Equivalent # of Trees Planted (per year) | 11,000 |