Cedars Microgrid Project
At Essential Solar Services (ESS), we are passionate about partnering with nonprofits that make a lasting impact on our communities. At ESS our mission aligns with those driven to create a better world through energy independence, environmental stewardship, and financial savings. For over a century, Cedar of Marin has been supporting individuals with development disabilities, and we honor to collaborate on a project that strengthens their mission with sustainable, reliable energy infrastructure.
Project Highlights:
- 113kW Solar PV System
- 184kWh Energy Storage with adaptive energy management
- 80kW Backup Generator for seamless off-grid operation
- $60,000+ Annual Savings through peak demand reduction and optimized TOU rates
- 53% Project Costs Covered by Federal ITC & SGIP incentives
This microgrid ensures 24/7 power for essential services like residential areas, kitchens, and refrigeration, even during outages. With federal and state incentives, the non-for- profit organization is set to recover the investment in under five years, freeing more resources for their community impact.
Why Nonprofits
Matter to Us
Nonprofits are vital to fostering civic engagement, ensuring the welfare of vulnerable populations and providing the community with opportunities to improve society. These values resonate with our core principles at ESS, and we are committed to helping nonprofits like cedars access the financial and environmental benefits of renewable energy.
For years, nonprofits faced challenges in accessing renewable energy incentives, such as the federal “Investment Tax Credit” (ITC), due to their tax-exempt status. However, the federal inflation Reduction of 2022 transformed this landscape. Nonprofits now qualify for direct payments through the ITC. Receiving incentive checks equivalent to the tax credit. This monumental change enables organizations like Cedars to invest in energy solutions that enhance their operation and reduce costs, ——empowering them to allocate resources where they matter most.
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