​

​

Commercial Solar Is an Investment in Your Business

​

Commercial solar isn't simply about installing panels. 

​

A properly designed system can reduce the amount of electricity your business purchases from the grid, lower long-term operating costs and make productive use of roof or property space that may otherwise generate no return.

​

Businesses with significant daytime electricity consumption can be particularly well suited for solar because much of the electricity can be produced while the building is actively consuming power.

​

Riverstone Electric will review your actual electricity consumption and property before recommending a system.

​

Your Commercial Solar Analysis Can Include:

​

• Review of your electricity consumption

• Preliminary solar system sizing

• Estimated annual solar production

• Estimated electricity offset

• Roof or site assessment

• Preliminary equipment selection

• Project cost estimate

• Available incentive and financing considerations

• Estimated long-term energy savings

 

Send us your electricity bills and we'll help determine whether commercial solar makes sense for your property.

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

Eligible Businesses May Qualify for a Federal Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit

​

Commercial solar currently has an important advantage that many business owners may not be aware of.

​

The federal Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit may provide a refundable tax credit of up to 30% of the capital cost of eligible clean technology property, subject to eligibility requirements.

​

Solar electricity-generating equipment is included among qualifying clean technology property.

​

For a significant commercial solar project, the potential tax benefit can materially change the economics of the investment.

​

Riverstone Electric can provide system specifications, project pricing and installation documentation for you and your tax professional to review.

​

Tax eligibility varies by business and project. Riverstone Electric does not provide tax advice. Confirm eligibility and available tax credits with your accountant or tax professional.

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

 

​

Want to Know What a Solar Project Could Look Like for Your Business?

​

Request Your Free Commercial Solar Analysis

​

Why Calgary Businesses Are Investing in Solar

​

Reduce Electricity Purchases

​

Your solar system produces electricity directly at your property, reducing the amount of electricity you need to purchase from the grid when your system is generating.

​

Improve Long-Term Cost Predictability

​

Producing a portion of your own electricity can reduce your exposure to future changes in electricity commodity costs.

​

Turn Your Roof Into a Productive Asset

​

Large flat and low-slope commercial roofs can provide excellent opportunities for solar installations without taking up valuable usable space inside the building.

​

Potential Tax Advantages

​

Eligible commercial solar projects may qualify for federal clean-technology tax incentives. Always confirm your individual eligibility with a qualified tax professional.

​

Long-Term Energy Production

​

Modern commercial solar systems are designed to produce electricity for decades, making system design, equipment selection and installation workmanship especially important.

​

Commercial Solar Designed by Electrical Professionals

​

A commercial solar project is much more than panels on a roof.

​

It is an electrical generation system that needs to integrate safely and correctly with your building's existing electrical infrastructure.

​

Riverstone Electric brings more than 19 years of electrical experience across residential, commercial and industrial environments.

​

We approach your solar installation as electricians first.

Our team considers:

​

• Existing electrical service capacity

• Distribution equipment

• Utility interconnection requirements

• Solar array layout

• Inverter and electrical equipment selection

• Roof conditions and attachment requirements

• Conduit routing

• System monitoring

• Future electrical requirements

• Expansion opportunities where practical

 

The result is a commercial solar installation designed as part of your building—not simply added on top of it.

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

​

Commercial Solar Systems We Install

​

Flat-Roof Commercial Solar

​

Flat commercial roofs can provide substantial usable area for solar generation. We design layouts around roof conditions, equipment locations, access requirements and available electrical infrastructure.

​

Pitched-Roof Solar

​

Commercial buildings with pitched roofs can also benefit from high-efficiency solar systems designed around available roof area and orientation.

​

Ground-Mounted Solar

​

Properties with available land may benefit from ground-mounted solar arrays where rooftop installation isn't the best solution.

​

Solar + Battery Storage

​

For businesses interested in greater energy flexibility, certain projects may also benefit from incorporating battery storage.

​

Ask Riverstone Electric whether battery storage makes sense for your facility and electrical requirements.

​

Our Commercial Solar Process

​

1. Energy & Property Review

​

Send us your recent electricity usage information and property address. We review your consumption and the available installation area.

​

2. Preliminary Solar Design

​

We determine an appropriate system size and estimate how much electricity the proposed system could generate.

​

3. Financial Analysis & Proposal

​

We provide project pricing and estimated energy production so you can evaluate the business case for solar.

​

4. Detailed Design, Permits & Approvals

​

Once you decide to proceed, Riverstone Electric coordinates the electrical design and required permitting and utility interconnection processes for the project.

​

5. Professional Installation

​

Our electrical team installs and commissions the system with attention to workmanship, safety and long-term reliability.

​

6. Monitoring & Support

​

Once your system is operating, monitoring allows you to track solar production and system performance.

​

Commercial Solar Financing in Calgary

​

Commercial property owners in Calgary may also have access to the City's Commercial Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) when program applications are available.

​

The program is designed to help eligible commercial property owners finance qualifying energy-efficiency and renewable-energy improvements.

​

Because program availability, eligibility and financing conditions can change, contact Riverstone Electric or check the City of Calgary's current Commercial CEIP information before making an investment decision.

​

Why Choose Riverstone Electric?

​

Local Electrical Expertise

​

Riverstone Electric is a local electrical contractor serving Calgary, Cochrane and surrounding communities.

​

Commercial Electrical Experience

​

We work with commercial electrical distribution, equipment, renovations, service work and solar generation systems.

​

Complete Solar Solutions

​

From the initial assessment through design, electrical work, installation, permits and commissioning, you have one electrical contractor managing your solar project.

​

Custom System Design

​

We don't believe commercial solar should be one-size-fits-all. Your system should be based on your actual property and energy consumption.

​

Long-Term Support

​

A commercial solar system is a long-term investment. We want Riverstone Electric to remain the contractor you call for your solar and electrical needs long after installation.

​

Find Out What Solar Could Save Your Business

​

The first step doesn't need to be complicated.

​

Send Riverstone Electric your commercial property address and recent electricity bills. We'll review your energy usage and determine whether your property appears to be a good candidate for solar.

​

Request a Free Commercial Solar Analysis

​

​

Commercial Solar FAQ

​

Does commercial solar qualify for the 30% Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit?

​

Certain eligible Canadian taxpayers investing in qualifying clean technology property may be able to claim a refundable Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit of up to 30%. Solar electricity-generating equipment is included among qualifying property. Eligibility requirements apply, so businesses should confirm their specific situation with a qualified tax professional.

​

How much does a commercial solar system cost?

​

Commercial solar pricing varies considerably depending on system size, roof or ground conditions, electrical infrastructure, equipment and project complexity. Riverstone Electric can prepare a proposal after reviewing your property and electricity consumption.

​

How large should my commercial solar system be?

​

We size commercial systems using factors including historical electricity usage, available installation area, electrical infrastructure and the business's objectives.

​

Can you install solar on a flat commercial roof?

​

Yes. Flat-roof solar is a major commercial solar application. System design will depend on the roof structure, available space, obstructions, electrical equipment and project requirements.

​

Does Riverstone Electric handle permits and electrical work?

​

Riverstone Electric provides commercial electrical and solar installation services and coordinates the electrical components and required approvals associated with our installations.

​

Is commercial solar financing available in Calgary?

​

Calgary's Commercial Clean Energy Improvement Program provides financing for qualifying commercial clean-energy improvements when applications and funding are available. Program eligibility and availability should be confirmed before proceeding.

​

How do I get a commercial solar quote?

​

Contact Riverstone Electric and provide your commercial property address along with recent electricity bills. That information allows us to begin assessing the property's solar potential.

​

Start Your Commercial Solar Project

​

Own a commercial property in Calgary or surrounding Alberta?

Let us show you what solar could look like on your building and what the numbers could mean for your business.

​

GET A FREE COMMERCIAL SOLAR ANALYSIS​