Renewable Roadblocks: An Analysis of Solar PV Financing for Commercial & Industrial Buildings in Colorado’s Front Range
Partner: Independent Power Systems
Group Members: Andy Bingle, Caroline Cox, Raquel Soat, Dan Kristofzski
As the price of solar energy continues to decrease, a growing number of building developers are considering solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays as a way to reduce their electricity bills. Commercial and
The IPS capstone team will gain insights into CPACE financing and adoption barriers through field research and C&I stakeholder interviews. The team will also research alternative solar financing options and develop proposal documents for potential IPS clients. After collecting the qualitative and quantitative research, the team will develop an analysis to help IPS deliver a turnkey solution leading to more business from C&I developers. The findings will be summarized in a report and disseminated to appropriate stakeholders which include IPS, the CPACE program staff, developers, building owners, and tenants.