The latest Solar Means Business report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) highlights a powerful trend: corporations are driving record investments in renewable energy, with leaders like Meta, Google, and Amazon spearheading solar and energy storage adoption. This shift isn’t just about cutting carbon emissions—it’s about cutting costs and future-proofing businesses against rising energy prices and increasing regulatory demands.

This momentum underscores a critical opportunity: embracing community solar as a pathway to meeting renewable energy goals without the complexity of onsite installations or significant financial investments.

The Challenge for Regional Businesses

In diverse energy markets like Maine, New York, Illinois, Delaware, Colorado, and Maryland, businesses face unique barriers to deploying renewable energy. Onsite solar, while ideal for some, might not be viable for urban offices, retail centers, or facilities with limited rooftop space or physical constraints. Additionally, upfront costs, permitting hurdles, and ongoing maintenance often dissuade organizations from investing in onsite solar systems.

Yet, the demand for sustainable solutions has never been greater. Rising energy prices, increasing regulatory expectations, and the Inflation Reduction Act’s robust incentives are driving corporations to prioritize renewable energy transitions.

The Community Solar Solution

Community solar offers a practical, scalable, and cost-effective solution to achieve sustainability goals. By subscribing to offsite solar farms, businesses can access clean energy without the complexities of onsite installations. This model is a simple solution that guarantees measurable energy savings and environmental impact.

At Nautilus Solar Energy®, we own and operate 450 megawatts of solar capacity in 12 states, giving us extensive experience in providing solutions tailored to the unique needs of local markets. Nearly 30% of the solar energy we generate is allocated to anchor tenants, commercial businesses, or large organizations—proof that companies across diverse industries see the value in community solar.

Here’s why businesses are turning to community solar:

• Achieve Sustainability Goals: Subscribing to community solar accelerates the growth of renewable energy projects, aligning your business with state and federal clean energy mandates.
• Cut Costs Without Upfront Investment: Businesses benefit from immediate energy savings through utility bill credits, eliminating the need for capital investment.
• Strengthen Local Communities: Community solar projects create local jobs, generate tax revenue, and enhance the clean energy economy in the regions where we operate.
• Eco-Benefits Program: Our Eco-Benefits Program allows businesses to extend the advantages of community solar to their employees and networks, making sustainability a valuable and tangible part of their corporate benefits package.
• Support Equity: Many of our projects include carve-outs for low-income subscribers, ensuring that clean energy access and its financial benefits are equitable and shared across diverse communities.

Leading by Example

The Solar Means Business report demonstrates how the nation’s largest corporations are innovating to meet their energy needs sustainably. While major players like Amazon and Target often combine onsite and offsite renewable energy solutions, community solar provides access for businesses of any size to demonstrate leadership and meet their goals.

Many businesses are finding success as anchor tenants in community solar farms. By participating in these projects, corporations not only secure renewable energy credits and cut energy costs but also showcase their environmental commitment to customers, employees, and other stakeholders.

Why Community Solar Matters

As businesses across the country strive to meet states’ ambitious climate goals, every kilowatt of clean energy counts. Community solar aligns seamlessly with these objectives, helping corporations contribute to state-level progress while advancing their own sustainability priorities.

Now Is the Time to Act

SEIA’s report highlights a rapidly growing trend in corporate renewable energy adoption, and community solar is a key piece of the puzzle. It’s a solution that simplifies sustainability, reduces energy costs, and creates lasting value for local communities.

At Nautilus Solar Energy, we’re dedicated to empowering businesses to achieve their renewable energy goals through community solar programs. Whether you’re in Maine, New York, Illinois, Delaware, Colorado, or Maryland, we invite you to join us in leading the way to a more sustainable future.

Read SEIA’s full Solar Means Business 2024 report here.

Learn more about how your business can benefit from community solar here.

About Nautilus Solar Energy 

Nautilus Solar Energy®, LLC is a leading community solar company, providing cleaner energy to residential and commercial customers in local communities. Nautilus operates and manages solar farms in 12 states and is responsible for financing, development, maintenance, and customer service for the lifetime of the project. Founded in 2006, Nautilus has helped shape the future of solar to provide an equitable and affordable renewable energy choice for all. Nautilus is owned by Power Sustainable, a wholly owned subsidiary of Power Corporation of Canada. Power Sustainable is a multi-platform alternative asset manager with a long-term investment approach focused on sustainable strategies. For more information on Nautilus Solar Energy visit nautilussolar.com.  Join Nautilus on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 

The latest Solar Means Business report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) highlights a powerful trend: corporations are driving record investments in renewable energy, with leaders like Meta, Google, and Amazon spearheading solar and energy storage adoption. This shift isn’t just about cutting carbon emissions—it’s about cutting costs and future-proofing businesses against rising energy prices and increasing regulatory demands.

This momentum underscores a critical opportunity: embracing community solar as a pathway to meeting renewable energy goals without the complexity of onsite installations or significant financial investments.

The Challenge for Regional Businesses

In diverse energy markets like Maine, New York, Illinois, Delaware, Colorado, and Maryland, businesses face unique barriers to deploying renewable energy. Onsite solar, while ideal for some, might not be viable for urban offices, retail centers, or facilities with limited rooftop space or physical constraints. Additionally, upfront costs, permitting hurdles, and ongoing maintenance often dissuade organizations from investing in onsite solar systems.

Yet, the demand for sustainable solutions has never been greater. Rising energy prices, increasing regulatory expectations, and the Inflation Reduction Act’s robust incentives are driving corporations to prioritize renewable energy transitions.

The Community Solar Solution

Community solar offers a practical, scalable, and cost-effective solution to achieve sustainability goals. By subscribing to offsite solar farms, businesses can access clean energy without the complexities of onsite installations. This model is a simple solution that guarantees measurable energy savings and environmental impact.

At Nautilus Solar Energy®, we own and operate 450 megawatts of solar capacity in 12 states, giving us extensive experience in providing solutions tailored to the unique needs of local markets. Nearly 30% of the solar energy we generate is allocated to anchor tenants, commercial businesses, or large organizations—proof that companies across diverse industries see the value in community solar.

Here’s why businesses are turning to community solar:

• Achieve Sustainability Goals: Subscribing to community solar accelerates the growth of renewable energy projects, aligning your business with state and federal clean energy mandates.
• Cut Costs Without Upfront Investment: Businesses benefit from immediate energy savings through utility bill credits, eliminating the need for capital investment.
• Strengthen Local Communities: Community solar projects create local jobs, generate tax revenue, and enhance the clean energy economy in the regions where we operate.
• Eco-Benefits Program: Our Eco-Benefits Program allows businesses to extend the advantages of community solar to their employees and networks, making sustainability a valuable and tangible part of their corporate benefits package.
• Support Equity: Many of our projects include carve-outs for low-income subscribers, ensuring that clean energy access and its financial benefits are equitable and shared across diverse communities.

Leading by Example

The Solar Means Business report demonstrates how the nation’s largest corporations are innovating to meet their energy needs sustainably. While major players like Amazon and Target often combine onsite and offsite renewable energy solutions, community solar provides access for businesses of any size to demonstrate leadership and meet their goals.

Many businesses are finding success as anchor tenants in community solar farms. By participating in these projects, corporations not only secure renewable energy credits and cut energy costs but also showcase their environmental commitment to customers, employees, and other stakeholders.

Why Community Solar Matters

As businesses across the country strive to meet states’ ambitious climate goals, every kilowatt of clean energy counts. Community solar aligns seamlessly with these objectives, helping corporations contribute to state-level progress while advancing their own sustainability priorities.

Now Is the Time to Act

SEIA’s report highlights a rapidly growing trend in corporate renewable energy adoption, and community solar is a key piece of the puzzle. It’s a solution that simplifies sustainability, reduces energy costs, and creates lasting value for local communities.

At Nautilus Solar Energy, we’re dedicated to empowering businesses to achieve their renewable energy goals through community solar programs. Whether you’re in Maine, New York, Illinois, Delaware, Colorado, or Maryland, we invite you to join us in leading the way to a more sustainable future.

Read SEIA’s full Solar Means Business 2024 report here.

Learn more about how your business can benefit from community solar here.

About Nautilus Solar Energy 

Nautilus Solar Energy®, LLC is a leading community solar company, providing cleaner energy to residential and commercial customers in local communities. Nautilus operates and manages solar farms in 12 states and is responsible for financing, development, maintenance, and customer service for the lifetime of the project. Founded in 2006, Nautilus has helped shape the future of solar to provide an equitable and affordable renewable energy choice for all. Nautilus is owned by Power Sustainable, a wholly owned subsidiary of Power Corporation of Canada. Power Sustainable is a multi-platform alternative asset manager with a long-term investment approach focused on sustainable strategies. For more information on Nautilus Solar Energy visit nautilussolar.com.  Join Nautilus on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.