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solar roof lease
Building owners can turn sunlight
into an income stream
With a Solar Roof Lease, unused space becomes a revenue-producer for building owners. Leasing roof space to the Green Bank to install a solar PV system means a reliable, worry-free tenant who provides building owners with passive income all while putting renewable energy into the utility grid leading to a healthier future for all.
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Generate passive income | Improve the value of the property | Enjoy solar energy without the stress |
solar roof lease
Building owners can turn sunlight
into an income stream
With a Solar Roof Lease, unused space becomes a revenue-producer for building owners. Leasing roof space to the Green Bank to install a solar PV system means a reliable, worry-free tenant who provides building owners with passive income all while putting renewable energy into the utility grid leading to a healthier future for all.
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Generate passive income | Improve the value of the property | Enjoy solar energy without the stress |
What is a Solar Roof Lease?
With a Solar Roof Lease, unused roof space on commercial buildings and nonprofits become a revenue-producer. Leasing roof space to the Green Bank to install a solar PV system gives building owners a reliable, worry-free tenant who puts lease payments in their account and helps put more renewable energy into the utility grid, leading to a healthier future for all. If the roof suitable for solar, they can also consider leasing a portion of unused land (ground mount solar) or combine solar with a carport in a parking lot.
Key benefits for building owners
- Can earn fixed payments, which could be up to thousands of dollars annually depending.
- Can enjoy solar without the stress and worries of system ownership. The Green Bank owns the system and is responsible for performance and maintenance.
- Can “go solar” without any upfront costs, incurring any debt, or need for financial underwriting.
Eligibility requirements
Most commercial and municipal properties are eligible. Contact the Green Bank for more information.