WHAT WE DO
Introduction
Solar energy options are quite varied and can be very confusing. The “better the deal” many times lead to land mines years later. I am a retired CPA and CFE and active business consultant. Over the years I have consulted with many clients in a various of assignments. Everything from complex analysis from making contract choices, interpreting the terms and hype, everything from leases, to buy-outs, real estate, solar energy and more. In the last ten years or so, more and more of this of this consulting was in the solar energy arena, helping clients weed through the seemingly endless hype and confusing choices. Since my retirement in late 2019, I no longer provide traditional CPA services but am exclusively consulting in all matters of contract review with solar energy being the most prominent.
My Typical Client
Nonprofit organizations, churches and homeowners association (HOAs)
These organizations tend to be unique with their decision making process, financing projects and have challenges with solar tax credits. My services help your organization move forward with the process. I understand restrictive bylaws and processes that may be in place and know how to move forward within within these restrictions to include obtaining solar tax credit arrangements.
Commercial Enterprises
These clients are for-profit companies, large and small, privately and publicly owned in a variety of industries. My services are typically as a member of the company’s project team.
Residential
Where I add value in residential solar projects is weeding out bad companies and their proposals by simply doing side-by-side comparisons which includes product and warranty quality. The solar information on the internet is skewed to the solar industry and homeowner knowledge is skewed accordingly and it’s my hope that I can help them gain a competitive advantage in the process.
Typical Financing Arrangements
Financing, such as a bank loan
Commercial entities and residential clients typically has good resources for loans. For nonprofit organizations, churches and HOAs this can be a challenge.
No cash outlay, such as PPAs
Power purchase and similar agreements including leases are alternative forms of financing however then can be loaded with landmines and must be thoroughly analyzed before moving forward.
My Services
I can help with analyzing the different options and help to arrange the appropriate purchase options.
My Role
My role is to assist in understanding the choices, reviewing proposals, analyzing cost vs benefit and working with you to help move forward and more.
I am an independent for-fee consultant only.
Review the home page choices for specifics on my services.
