Practical guidance for commercial property owners evaluating solar, battery storage, fleet parking, contractor storage, and EV charging income opportunities. Owner-focused analysis, not developer marketing.
A solar roof lease can generate meaningful income — but a 20–25 year agreement deserves careful review before you sign. Key lease terms, exclusivity clauses, indemnification language, and roof access provisions can significantly affect your flexibility as an owner. Here's what to understand before any negotiation.
Read MoreNot every commercial roof qualifies for a solar lease or PPA. Developers evaluate roof size, age and condition, load profile, utility territory, interconnection availability, and structural integrity. Understanding these criteria helps owners assess their property's potential before engaging a developer.
Read MoreRoof leases and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) are the two most common structures for commercial solar projects. Both can benefit property owners, but in different ways. A lease provides fixed income regardless of solar output. A PPA reduces energy costs based on actual production. The right choice depends on your property's load, goals, and utility rates.
Read MoreGrid-scale battery storage is expanding rapidly, and developers need well-located commercial sites with utility access. Parking lots, side lots, and excess paved areas near substations may qualify for storage hosting agreements. Here's how to evaluate whether your property is a candidate.
Read MoreEversource and United Illuminating serve most of Connecticut's commercial properties, and each utility has different interconnection rules, incentive structures, and hosting capacity constraints that affect project viability. Understanding the utility landscape is essential to evaluating whether a solar opportunity is realistic for your property.
Read MoreWhen a solar developer approaches you directly, they represent their own interests — not yours. Without owner representation, you're negotiating a 20-year agreement without clear advice on market-rate terms, alternative structures, or competitive developer interest. Here's why the RFP approach produces better outcomes for building owners.
Read MoreThe logistics and last-mile delivery boom has created intense demand for secured, paved parking near distribution corridors. Industrial and flex property owners with excess lot area are increasingly leasing to fleet operators — often at rates that rival traditional tenant rents with far simpler lease structures.
Read MoreIndustrial outdoor storage (IOS) has become one of the most in-demand commercial real estate categories. Contractors, utility crews, and equipment operators need secured yards urgently — and supply is scarce. Here's what makes a property qualify and what terms owners should expect.
Read MoreEV charging operators are actively seeking commercial parking sites to host charging infrastructure. They install, own, and operate the equipment — the property owner simply leases the space and collects income. But not every site qualifies, and lease terms vary widely. Here's how to evaluate your property's potential.
Read MoreGrid-scale battery storage deployment is accelerating as utilities seek flexible capacity. Developers need ground-level commercial sites with specific utility proximity, zoning, and space characteristics. Understanding what qualifies — and what disqualifies — helps owners assess their properties before pursuing an opportunity.
Read MoreReady to find out whether your roof, parking lot, yard, or excess land qualifies for alternative lease income? Request a no-obligation evaluation.
Request an Evaluation100,000 sq ft roof (~1 MW DC)
Connecticut (Eversource)
$55,000+
annual NOI
+$917,000+ property value*
Massachusetts
$85,000+
annual NOI
+$1,417,000+ property value*
*At 6% cap rate. Rates vary by utility territory, roof size, and developer competition.
Licensed commercial real estate professional representing building owners in clean-energy site leasing across Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York.
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