Business owners across the mid-Atlantic states are taking control of their monthly costs by installing a solar energy system. This long-term investment reduces a fixed cost, increases profitability, and gives your company a distinct competitive advantage.
Solar for
Benefits of Solar for Commercial
Tax Benefits
Current federal & state tax incentives, USDA REAP Grant, and a 5-year tax depreciation schedule help make solar more affordable for your business.
Financial Predictability
Protect yourself from ever-rising energy costs thanks to your solar system.
Environmental Impact
Reduce your carbon footprint, reduce CO2 emissions, demonstrate social responsibility, and be more environmentally friendly.
Reduce Overhead
Take control of your monthly costs and increase profits by eliminating your electric bill.
Common Questions
How much does solar cost?
Thanks to tax credits, available grants & loans, and accelerated depreciation, commercial solar has never been more affordable. Many commercial installations have an estimated payback under 10 years, which means decades of free electric production.
Read the Blog PostWhat about solar leasing?
Several large solar installers you may have heard of offer solar lease agreements. While the numbers may initially seem promising, upon further review, you will find that leasing does not offer the tax advantages as solar system ownership, such as the 30% Federal Investment Tax Credit and accelerated depreciation. Purchasing your solar system is a long-term investment in your property that will have a greater return versus leasing.
Solar Ownership vs. Solar Leasing: The Pros and Cons For Both OptionsWhat if my system under produces?
When going solar, it’s important to have a dependable system that produces energy for your company for years to come. That’s why we stand by our work with our Triple Ten Guarantee, which includes guaranteed production, workmanship, and system monitoring. It takes the risk out of a solar investment for your business by paying you the difference if your solar system does not produce what we said it will in your quote.
Triple 10 Guarantee-
Solar Cost
How much does solar cost?
Thanks to tax credits, available grants & loans, and accelerated depreciation, commercial solar has never been more affordable. Many commercial installations have an estimated payback under 10 years, which means decades of free electric production.
Read the Blog Post -
Solar Leasing
What about solar leasing?
Several large solar installers you may have heard of offer solar lease agreements. While the numbers may initially seem promising, upon further review, you will find that leasing does not offer the tax advantages as solar system ownership, such as the 30% Federal Investment Tax Credit and accelerated depreciation. Purchasing your solar system is a long-term investment in your property that will have a greater return versus leasing.
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System Production
What if my system under produces?
When going solar, it’s important to have a dependable system that produces energy for your company for years to come. That’s why we stand by our work with our Triple Ten Guarantee, which includes guaranteed production, workmanship, and system monitoring. It takes the risk out of a solar investment for your business by paying you the difference if your solar system does not produce what we said it will in your quote.
Triple 10 Guarantee
Leprechaun Bus Lines
New Windsor, NY | 253.26 kW
Frank Gallagher, owner and CFO, was looking for ways to reduce his company’s expenses. In this case study and video, learn about the economics behind Frank's decision to move his company to solar power.
Project Highlights
71%
installation cost covered by tax credits & grants
5 yr.
expected time for System Payback
22%
ROI
Tons of CO2 Offset / Year: 225.1 Tons
Tree Offset / Year: 5,239.3 Trees
Barrels of Oil Offset / Year: 474.7 Barrels
Testimonials
Jesse Mullet
COO of nüCamp RV
"One of the most important things I learned with solar is that You get what you pay for—we’re all about quality here at nüCamp, and [quality] was a huge factor for me as far as what I was getting for the dollars spent. I felt very comfortable that Paradise gave me a great, quality product and also the guaranteed payback on the system."
Dr. Philip Palmer
Palmer Animal Hospital
"I’ve been very impressed with Paradise from the start. I think they’re good at what they do and they do take care of their customers."
Steve Miller
Berlin Gardens
“We had done some research, looked at some other companies, and Paradise was the most professional. They were the most willing to follow through, and seemed like the best company to work [with]. The solar panels went up in a timely manner, [and we] met our deadline to get our tax credit for the year. Things went very well for us."
Steve Brydge
Owner of BrydgeWorks
“Paradise Energy has lived up to what they showed us first when they quoted. They gave us a real nice proposal that showed us how much power could be generated, and even offered a guarantee that said we will produce this much power for you - if we don’t we’ll cover the difference. I thought that was extraordinary to have a guarantee like that.”
Joel Barkman
President of Golden Rule Builders
“It was a pleasure working with a professional company that did what they promised, always! From sales to production, their staff were well educated, cared about serving the client and educating us every step of the way. I would do it again and never look back."
Gateway Pediatrics
Salisbury, MD
“The team at Paradise Energy were very thorough and efficient throughout our process of installing solar panels. They worked within our budget and stayed in contact with us throughout the entire project. Would highly recommend them!”
Rick Tull
Lank, Johnson & Tull, CPAs
"I filled out the application, and they explained the process. Once I gave them all the initial paperwork, I didn't really have to do anything. The system is producing what they said it would, plus some. The result has been favorable for us."
Frank Gallagher
CFO of Leprechaun Bus Lines
“To me, Paradise Energy is the go-to source [because of] their business ethics, the straightforward and painless way they conduct themselves, the speed of which you get a quote, the speed at which the system is installed.”
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Timeline for a Commercial Solar Project
Solar Evaluation
We will set up a meeting with your local solar consultant, during which you will discuss your objectives for solar and address any questions you have. He or she will also gather information needed to create a custom quote for your business, like your electricity usage, possible locations for the panels, and a map of the property’s electrical components.
Detailed Quote
In 2 – 3 days, your consultant will deliver a quote custom-made for your situation. This proposal will include all the information you need to decide if solar is a sound investment for your business: a detailed breakdown of the costs, available incentives, the project’s payback, ROI, and a year-by-year cash flow. It will also include an aerial of the system so you get an idea of how the system will look.
Signed Contract
After you evaluate the quote and decide to move forward with the project, you will meet with your project manager to discuss and plan the project’s construction, so the system is installed quickly and with no interruptions to your business.
Paperwork & Permits
For most of our projects, construction starts two to four months after the contract is signed. During this time, we will complete all of the necessary paperwork for permits, order material, and finalize the construction details. Throughout this process, your project manager will be in contact with you.
Construction Begins
Once construction begins, the project manager and foreman will make sure construction progresses smoothly and without disruptions to your business. You will get consistent updates from the team to keep you informed throughout each step of the project. The duration of the project will last anywhere from a couple of days to several weeks, depending on the project’s size and the weather conditions.
Flip the Switch Party
As soon as construction completes, inspections are conducted, and all the proper permissions have been granted, we will celebrate by having you flip the switch to energize your business’s new solar system.
Benefits of Working with Paradise
We'll complete all the paperwork and make sure you get all federal and state tax credits you are eligible to receive.
Our installers are our employees, not fly-by-night sub-contractors who may not have the certifications and experience our installers have.
We offer a 10-year performance guarantee on each new system we install. We will refund you the difference if the output doesn’t meet our minimum output projections.