What are Energy-as-a-Tenant Services?

An Alternative Approach to Solar Energy Installation and Operation

C&I organizations are increasingly turning to renewable energy solutions to help them achieve ESG goals. The problem? Rooftop solar systems can come at a steep cost.

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Thankfully, an alternative model exists: Energy-as-a-Tenant (EaaT). EaaT helps organizations bypass upfront costs and immediately access the benefits of the clean energy revolution.

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Under the EaaT model. an outside party develops, finances, builds, owns, operates, and maintains renewable energy systems installed on unutilized space in exchange for upfront or annual lease payments.

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The electricity generated is then sold to a utility or delivered to the lessee under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Owners gain all of the benefits of on-site renewable energy without the development or maintenance costs.

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EaaT models use multiple integrated renewable energy solutions, such as: - Solar Installation - Battery Storage - EV Charging - Smart Controls

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Building renewable energy systems requires expertise in electrical systems, state and federal laws, and identifying properties with the most opportunity. EaaT helps companies navigate this process.

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3 Phases of EaaT 1) Identifying Properties with unrealized energy value, such as properties with unused roof space. 2) Financing & Building renewable energy assets on a property that provide opportunity to sell power to utilities, tenants, and neighbors. 3) Operating & Optimizing renewable energy systems to provide revenue, boost resiliency, and access clean energy.

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Benefits of EaaT As the energy transition gains momentum, companies recognize the importance of investing in renewable solutions for their properties. These systems offer a host of benefits, such as: - New Income Streams - Higher Property Value - Improved Performance - Competitive Advantage - Meeting ESG Goals

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New Income Streams EaaT maximizes the net operating income on every property. It offers a new, predictable revenue stream and lucrative energy savings.

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Higher Property Value On-site distributed energy systems are highly desirable and boost property value. PPAs can be transferred on to new tenants if a property is sold to a new owner.

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Improved Performance Solar energy reduces and controls rising energy costs that depend on fossil fuels. They also increase resiliency during blackouts.

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Competitive Advantage Properties that adopt renewable energy systems command higher rents and occupancy rates than comparable properties.

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Meeting ESG Goals EaaT models offer Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) that make it easy to account and track sustainability goals from a legal perspective.

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What are Energy-as-a-Tenant Services?

C&I organizations are increasingly turning to renewable energy solutions to help them achieve ESG goals. The problem? Rooftop solar systems can come at a steep cost.

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Thankfully, an alternative model exists: Energy-as-a-Tenant (EaaT). EaaT helps organizations bypass upfront costs and immediately access the benefits of the clean energy revolution.

Next →

Under the EaaT model. an outside party develops, finances, builds, owns, operates, and maintains renewable energy systems installed on unutilized space in exchange for upfront or annual lease payments.

Next →

The electricity generated is then sold to a utility or delivered to the lessee under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Owners gain all of the benefits of on-site renewable energy without the development or maintenance costs.

Next →

EaaT models use multiple integrated renewable energy solutions, such as: - Solar Installation - Battery Storage - EV Charging - Smart Controls

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Building renewable energy systems requires expertise in electrical systems, state and federal laws, and identifying properties with the most opportunity. EaaT helps companies navigate this process.

Next →

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New Income Streams EaaT maximizes the net operating income on every property. It offers a new, predictable revenue stream and lucrative energy savings.

Next →

Higher Property Value On-site distributed energy systems are highly desirable and boost property value. PPAs can be transferred on to new tenants if a property is sold to a new owner.

Next →

Improved Performance Solar energy reduces and controls rising energy costs that depend on fossil fuels. They also increase resiliency during blackouts.

Next →

Competitive Advantage Properties that adopt renewable energy systems command higher rents and occupancy rates than comparable properties.

Next →

Meeting ESG Goals EaaT models offer Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) that make it easy to account and track sustainability goals from a legal perspective.

Next →

MAKE THE SWITCH TO SOLAR WITH CATALYZE →

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