We design commercial systems around the 100 kW NS Power net-metering cap, your federal Clean Tech ITC eligibility, and your real load profile.
Not every business is a fit, and that's fine — but when it works, it works well.
Restaurants, retail, offices — daytime usage matches solar production directly.
Barns, dairy, irrigation — strong daytime loads with available roof or ground space.
Where the goal is long-term operating cost reduction over 25+ years.
Apartment buildings, co-housing — when net-metering structure permits.
The single most misunderstood thing about commercial solar in NS.
NS Power's standard net-metering program caps individual systems at 100 kW. Anything above that requires a different agreement (typically Embedded Generation), which has different economics — usually less favourable on a per-kWh basis.
Sized just below the cap to maximize retail-rate credits without spillover.
Bigger isn't better if half your production sells back at wholesale. We model both before recommending.
Qualifying entities can claim a refundable 30% federal Clean Tech ITC against eligible solar capital costs. Filed at tax time; the credit typically arrives 12+ months after the install. We never deduct it from your upfront price — we show you the real cost and what comes back later.
Example only. Eligibility depends on entity type and tax position. Always confirm with your tax advisor.
We'll model your real load and tell you straight.
