H.G. Fenton wanted to power a 33-tenant property in San Diego with solar to provide renewable energy to the location’s business tenants. This project would break new ground as the first multi-tenant solar property in H.G. Fenton’s portfolio that would be capable of individual energy billing to tenants. It would serve as a model for other business park properties. The endeavor also needed to share energy cost savings with those tenants based on their proportionate use of the solar power produced on-site.
HES Solar designed and installed a 356-panel system on the roof of one single-story building at the business center. The array of 440-watt panels produces 156 kW of PV-generated electricity for the center’s tenants. Ivy Energy software was implemented to capture solar energy use, allocate energy savings based on tenants’ individual consumption of that energy, and provide a convenient and lucid solar energy billing system for both tenant and property owner.
Fourteen solar arrays have turned one large rooftop into an additional revenue stream for the property. Each unit increases its market value in the commercial space by presenting a location that enables clean, green energy use. The billing software unlocks new revenue-generating potential of multi-tenant properties.
Each tenant directly benefits with energy cost savings as they power their businesses with non-distributed renewable energy; this is the most environmentally-beneficial power option available.
H.G. Fenton realized immediate tax benefits through the Investment Tax Credit, California’s MACRS Depreciation, and the Federal 100% Bonus depreciation option to offset the project’s cost and create a quick payback period. Going forward the property maintains a strong energy revenue stream and tenants benefit with lower energy costs to their businesses.
“Ivy Energy provided a turnkey solar billing solution for H.G. Fenton to increase net operating income by deploying and managing solar energy assets. We take the guesswork out of the solar investment by collecting H.G. Fenton’s tenants’ historical energy usage data and providing long-term revenue forecasts and a simulation of the customer experience. By removing upfront risk, we shorten the path to sustainable living and hassle-free financial gains, providing a win-win experience for H.G. Fenton and Carmel Business Center tenants.“
Colin Walsh, Head of Sales Operations, Ivy Energy
HES Solar places safety as our highest priority, and that extends from our employees to our customers, to anyone else we may potentially be in contact with through the course of business. Along with the safety procedures we adhere to in the normal course of our work and projects, we have instituted several safety protocols for all of our employees during these times of vigilant public health precautions due to COVID-19.
Our employees are given temperature checks each time they enter the office, and office visits are only allowed when necessary.
We’ve instituted remote working for all of our employees who are able to perform their job duties at home. Meetings are done through virtual meeting rooms.
Field employees maintain a six-foot distance between themselves and fellow employees, customers, vendors, and all others unless unavoidable.
Masks are required whenever interacting with fellow employees, customers, or the public and whenever social distancing is not possible.
To ensure these procedures can be met, employees have been provided with face masks or face coverings, eye protection, gloves (as necessary), and foot coverings (as necessary).
To help ensure frequent sanitizing, employees have been provided sanitizers in the form of gel, liquid, and wipes, antibacterial soap, and paper products for cleaning such as tissues and paper towels.