Avanza Sun
Transform Your Building with Community Solar
This is a Unique Opportunity for Select Building Owners in Maryland-DC-Virginia!
Join Avanza Sun, our Community Solar Program and bring the following benefits to your property:
- Zero-Cost to Building Owners: No financial investment required from building owners.
- Roof Lease Payments: Receive additional revenue through annual lease payments.
- 20% or more Electricity Bill Discounts: Help your residents (or residents of nearby properties) reduce their utility expenses.
- Increase Property Value: Solar installations may enhance your property’s value.
- Flexible Metering: Compatible with master-metered and individually metered properties.
- Support LMI Communities: Our program is designed to benefit these underserved communities directly.
- Our initiative, Avanza Sun, is supported by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Community Solar Partnership Program and the Maryland Clean Energy Center.
How do I get started and what is the process? In a nutshell…
- Coordinate an Initial Property Assessment
- Review Opportunity Details
- Execute Agreement
- Design and Build the Solar System
- Flip the Switch!
Contact us today to explore how we can bring these incredible benefits to your property:
Program Manager: Noah Frieder (202) 695-3201, noah@citizen-energy.com
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Community Solar Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Going solar is a big decision and we can help! If you are a building owner or property manager interested in Community Solar, please review our FAQs below.
Q: What does community solar mean?
A: Community Solar is one of the ways that a building owner can implement on-site solar, without having to pay for it. In this case, Citizen Energy would pay for all of the upfront costs, design and install the system, own the system, and be responsible for ongoing maintenance fees. Building owners get a roof lease payment and residents may get reduced utility bills.
Q: Will I need to invest any money upfront?
A: No, the community solar program is designed to be zero-cost for building owners. All installation, maintenance, and operational costs are covered.
Q: What benefits does Citizen Energy receive as the solar system owner?
A: We receive revenue from electricity sales to the local utility grid, SRECs (solar renewable energy certificates), tax incentives, and various grants to help fund the system.
Q: How will this impact my property’s roof and structure?
A: The solar installation is designed to minimize any impact to your building. structure. Our professional engineers will assess your roof to ensure it can support the solar panels and we will review your roof warranty to comply with any manufacturer requirements.
Q: Can roofs in different conditions be used?
A: Yes, we can work with roofs in various conditions. Our engineers will conduct a thorough assessment to ensure the roof is a good candidate for solar and if there are any challenges to address.
Q: Who is responsible for maintenance and repairs of the solar system?
A: We, Citizen Energy, are responsible for all maintenance and repairs, ensuring the solar system operates efficiently throughout its life.
Q: What are building owners responsible for?
A: Building owners are responsible for coordinating the initial property assessment, providing roof access and property details, reviewing and signing the agreement, and ensuring roof warranties are compatible with the solar installation. Citizen Energy handles all design, installation, and maintenance.
Q: What information do you need from building owners to get started with an initial assessment and to understand potential lease payments?
A: We need to collect information about the roof, recent utility bills, electrical infrastructure, and metering set-up (master-metered, individually-metered, etc).
Q: How do residents benefit from community solar?
A: Residents may be able to receive reduced electricity rates, lowering their overall utility bills.