Commercial Solar
Commercial solar.
Real depreciation. Real incentives.
Commercial rebates, depreciation, utility rules, and project eligibility modeled live — not estimated. If the math works, we build it. If it doesn't, we say so.
- NYSERDA commercial rebate active
- MACRS 5-yr depreciation
- Current incentive review
- Flat-roof specialty
Commercial incentive stack
Three incentives.
All modeled live.
Commercial Rebate Active
Residential rebate ended — commercial program still running. Modeled live on your proposal.
5-Year Depreciation
Accelerated depreciation schedule for commercial solar assets. Bonus depreciation may apply.
Commercial Incentive Review
Tax, depreciation, utility, and program eligibility modeled before commitment.
Who qualifies for commercial solar
Retail. Multi-family.
Light industrial.
If your building has a utility meter and a rooftop with adequate solar access, it qualifies for an evaluation. Strip mall property managers, building owners with multi-family residential, HOAs with common-area meters, and light industrial operators have all completed projects with EnergiSense. Commercial accounts on PSEG and Con Edison access the same net-metering structure as residential — with battery pairing unlocking the 1:2 and 1:4 enhanced credit rates on PSEG. We run the numbers against your actual utility data, not a brochure model.
Talk to Alex about commercial
Commercial doctrine
“Depreciation, utility rules, and incentive eligibility — that's not a discount.
That's a capital event.”
Alex Lubin
·Founder · Operating since 2021
Commercial Solar FAQ
The commercial questions
we keep getting.
Is the NYSERDA commercial rebate still active?
Yes. The NYSERDA residential rebate ended — but the commercial rebate program remains active. EnergiSense models your building against current NYSERDA commercial incentive schedules as part of the proposal process.
What is MACRS depreciation and how does it apply to solar?
MACRS (Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System) allows commercial property owners to depreciate a solar installation over five years for federal tax purposes. When combined with bonus depreciation provisions, commercial buyers can front-load a significant portion of the system cost reduction in year one. We do not provide tax advice — confirm the specifics with your CPA. We model the numbers on your proposal so you have a baseline.
What types of buildings qualify for commercial solar?
Commercial buildings, retail storefronts, strip malls, light industrial facilities, multi-family residential buildings (including apartment complexes), and common-area systems for HOAs and condo associations. If your building has a utility meter and a rooftop, it qualifies for an evaluation.
What hardware goes on a commercial install?
Same tier-1 portfolio as residential — Q-Cell, REC, Trina, Hyundai, SEG, and Canadian Solar. All 430–445W all-black mono-PERC. Inverter selection (Enphase microinverters or Tesla Powerwall 3) depends on system size and battery integration goals. For flat commercial rooftops, we use the GAF Liberty membrane system where applicable.
How does net metering work for commercial accounts?
New York commercial accounts on PSEG and Con Edison are eligible for net metering. PSEG commercial customers who pair battery storage receive enhanced credit rates: 1:2 peak-to-off-peak and 1:4 peak-to-super-off-peak. The exact rate structure depends on your utility account type — we model this in your proposal.
How long does a commercial installation take?
Commercial installs vary by system size and building type. A straightforward commercial rooftop can mirror residential timelines — 6 to 10 weeks from signed agreement to permission-to-operate. Larger systems, utility interconnection queues, and NYC DOB permitting can extend this. We build a project-specific timeline into every commercial proposal.
Commercial inquiry
Drop your zip.
We'll model the building.
EnergiSense reviews every commercial intake personally. Commercial quotes include full incentive, depreciation, and utility modeling before you sign anything.