Technologies
Clean energy products, their specifications, and how they should be evaluated.
Evaluation
Battery Storage
- What is front-of-the-meter (FTM) energy storage?
- How should FTM energy storage projects be evaluated for grid reliability and resiliency contribution?
- What are the main technology options for FTM energy storage systems?
- How do wholesale electricity markets work and why do they matter for FTM storage?
- What due diligence should FTM energy storage buyers conduct before investing?
- How do FTM projects qualify for Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits?
- How do interconnection requirements affect FTM energy storage projects?
- What are grid services and how does FTM energy storage provide them?
- What are common BTM storage use cases beyond bill savings?
- Can BTM storage provide backup power during outages?
- What's the financial case for BTM storage on commercial buildings?
- How do you size a BTM battery system for a commercial building?
- How does BTM storage reduce electricity costs?
- What is behind-the-meter (BTM) energy storage?
- How is FTM energy storage typically financed?
- What are the main risks in FTM energy storage projects?
- What's the difference between FTM and BTM energy storage?
- How long do FTM battery storage systems typically last?
- How does FTM energy storage make money?
- What factors determine the best location for an FTM energy storage system?
Solar
- Can you only install solar on an existing building?
- Should a roof be replaced before doing a rooftop solar project?
- What should I consider when evaluating a property for ground-mount or carport solar?
- What does a transformer look like and why does it matter for solar?
- Do I need to upgrade my main utility service panel to go solar?
- Do I need a transformer upgrade in order to go solar?
- What should I evaluate on my building's roof before going solar?