Submitted by: Christy Maraone

Colorado businesses large and small continue to face a never ending battle of rising conventional electrical costs. In fact, this is often one of the largest monthly business expenses and can run in the thousands of dollars. The good news for businesses is that there is no better time for business owners to go solar PV. Commercial solar is now more affordable than ever with the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), 30% federal investment tax credit, grants and accelerated depreciation on renewable energy equipment. Think you can t afford the initial upfront cost? Think again! There are several options to acquire solar including a Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and commercial solar leasing options.

As Colorado businesses battle the ever-increasing electrical costs, solar PV is a quick, easy way to impact your bottom line. By installing solar today, you can capitalize on the incredible incentives and rebates, not to mention immediately saving on your monthly electrical bills. Solar PV is a great way to offset future rises in energy costs and minimize your environmental footprint.

Commercial and industrial solar PV come in a variety of options including Crystalline, Thin Film Laminates, and Solyndra. Determining the right commercial solar option to fit your needs will depend on a variety of factors including money, system preferences, facings, shadowing/obstructions, desired output, management and connections. Crystalline panels have the highest sunlight conversion technologies, are manufactured in a frame with shatter resistant glass, and are hail resistant. Thin Film Laminates are flexible, lightweight, good for low and diffused sunlight technology, adhere directly to your roof and are severe hail and hurricane wind certified. Solyndra is lightweight, hail and wind resistant, and self-ballasting.

Commercial and industrial solar PV come in a variety of options including Crystalline, Thin Film Laminates, and Solyndra. Determining the right commercial solar option to fit your needs will depend on a variety of factors including money, system preferences, facings, shadowing/obstructions, desired output, management and connections. Crystalline panels have the highest sunlight conversion technologies, are manufactured in a frame with shatter resistant glass, and are hail resistant. Thin Film Laminates are flexible, lightweight, good for low and diffused sunlight technology, adhere directly to your roof and are severe hail and hurricane wind certified. Solyndra is lightweight, hail and wind resistant, and self-ballasting.

Finding a quality commercial solar company is imperative as you explore different solar PV technologies and installation options. The right company will not push you into any certain products but will determine the right product depending on your budget and roofing situation. A proper solar assessment and exploring different financing options can take some time, thus making the process a bit lengthy but once installation is complete, your savings are nearly immediate. While range of ROI s may vary, typical technologies are around 4-7 years. With current incentives and rebates, getting started has never been easier!

Douglass Colony Group designs and performs full-service turn-key commercial solar installations for commercial, industrial, educational, and government customers in the U.S. By adding commercial solar to your building today, Douglass Colony Group will ensure that your building and property are protected and that your PV-system is optimized throughout the expected life of your investment. Whether ballasted or penetrated rooftop, carports, awnings, or ground mounts, Douglass Colony has the application and technology that s right for you.

About the Author: Since 1947 Douglass Colony Group has been the leader in providing commercial solar in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region. Call us today for your commercial solar needs at 303-288-2635 or toll-free at 1-877-288-0650. Visit our website at

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