Why Local Businesses Choose Southern Vermont Solar

Southern Vermont Solar is a licensed, full-service, turnkey commercial installer that has designed, permitted and constructed over 20 commercial PV arrays around Southern Vermont.

We don’t subcontract, so we are able to ensure Southern Vermont Solar’s high quality standards. We are a local business, so we can install at a lower cost.

Each commercial and business project takes a specific approach from start to finish. We focus on productivity, site optimization, durability, and efficient processes. Our team handles each step, from design and engineering to the permitting and procurement of materials, to the construction and interconnection with the utility.

Our diverse portfolio of commercial clients will give you the reassurance of our expertise, ranging from small businesses to large-scale investors and municipal entities.

If you are thinking about solar power for your business or commercial property, we will start the process with a no-obligation solar site assessment. From there, as we get to know your site, budget, and long-term clean energy goals, we will discuss the various financing possibilities, and prepare a preliminary design including cost benefit analysis which will then be refined until permit-ready.

Our investment in the local Vermont economy has led us to work with the leading businesses of our region.

Commercial Products for Businesses, Schools, Non-Profits, and Municipalities

Roof-Top Arrays

Roof-top solar arrays are often the most efficient means for a business to profit off their solar potential, especially within towns or urban areas. Southern Vermont Solar intelligently designs roof-top solar arrays that ensure roof integrity, minimizing business disruptions and maximizing solar gains.

Ground-Mounted Arrays

Ground-mounted solar arrays are our specialty. Southern Vermont Solar has in-depth knowledge and history of designing, procuring and installing large ground mounted arrays in Southern Vermont. We are fluent in all types of systems, including single and three-phase distribution, primary or secondary voltage line extensions, medium voltage design, 600 Volt and 1000 Volt DC design as well as energy monitoring systems and communications.

Commercial Operations and Maintenance

Our commercial operations and maintenance contracts cover over 4MW of solar installations and include daily electronic monitoring systems, semi-annual maintenance site inspection visits, and guaranteed rapid response procedures to diagnose and correct any issues that may arise.

Solar Incentives for Businesses, Schools, Municipalities and Non-Profits

NEW! Direct-Pay Option for NonProfits, Schools, and Municipalities:

The direct pay option, created from Inflation Reduction Act, is a game-changer for tax-exempt organizations and government entities. Where these entities could only take advantage of the federal tax incentives indirectly through a PPA with a tax-paying entity, they may now apply directly for a 30% cash payment for the Investment Tax Credit (ITC)/Production Tax Credit(PTC). This unlocks the benefits of solar for thousands of potential new customers and communities.

For Profit Business Incentives:

Bundled up, the combination of the 30% federal tax credit, depreciation, and 7.2% state tax credit can make a quick and solid ROI!

Federal –  30% tax credit

Federal –  5 year accelerated depreciation on 85% of the cost of the system with 50% in year on.

Vermont State – 7.2% state investment tax credit*. Unused tax credits can be carried forward for up to five years. The state credit is equal to 24% of the Federal credit. (24% of 30% = 7.2)

We are not tax experts and recommend talking with your tax adviser and seeing how your business or non profit can benefit from these available incentives.