Monday, April 16, 2012

City of Arlington Website Reports on Large MultiFamily/Apartment Solar

The real story to City of Arlington’s article is that these large solar systems were emplaced on these income producing commercial properties specifically because the decision to add solar increased the Owner’s profit. It wasn’t just a decision to be ‘green’. Well---not entirely—the green color of dollar bills factored in.

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Jim Young

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Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Cap Rate, NOI and Why You Should Learn It

If you are a solar installer, potential user, or an investor, knowing a few simple terms can be really helpful to your business, or your own personal investments. This article, written originally for use in the self-storage industry is a simple easy to follow explanation of how to compare the return you get (cap rate) across different asset classes (like real estate, solar, stocks, etc).

 

http://www.insideselfstorage.com/articles/1997/10/cap-rates-and-sales-prices.aspx

 

Jim Young

President

Solar Capital Group, LLC

512-565-7509

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Saturday, March 31, 2012

Solar As Social Media-Is Austin Missing Out?

Is Austin missing out? As an Austin native, I say unfortunately "yes". This weekend, I was called/emailed by no less than 3 interested business Owners who saw the attached article about a San Antonio retail business which went solar. The news, Internet and grass roots "social" conversation spreads data amongst individuals and business owners about the advantages of renewables. Even if only as a discussion topic, those rooftop panels increase awareness of energy conservation. Austin is topping the chart of every national survey for it's economy and quality of living. These are all the more reasons the masses will continue to come to Austin and I for one would love to see Austin Energy bring back some of the commercial solar utility rebates that will put large, visible projects in town that will not only generate electricity but generate "buzz". After all, the tech folks moving here are only going to demand more power(not less) to run their iPhones, flat screens, and electronic gadgets.(author too).

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http://www.ksat.com/news/East-Side-business-shares-solar-success-story/-/478452/9799416/-/umjnh5z/-/index.html


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Friday, March 30, 2012

If You Sell For Less Than Your Cost=Bankruptcy Coming

What (really) went wrong at Solyndra? New report offers clues t.co/PLYsYB5s #solar

Read it online: http://twitter.com/SolarIndustry/status/185403840928038913

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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

What Does a 1603 Award Letter Look Like?

Ever Wondered What Correspondence from the US Department of Treasury looks like when a solar system owner receives notification that his/her 1603 Grant has been approved and will be paid? Here is a redacted version of the email sent by Treasury to applicants:

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Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2012 9:45 AM
Subject: U.S. Treasury Department - Application for Section 1603: Application 2012xxxxxxxxxxx Awarded

Section 1603 AWARD LETTER

-Awardee-: XYZ Inc, 123 Maple Street,  Dallas, Texas, 11111

Re: Section 1603 Payment for Specified Energy Property in Lieu of Tax Credits for Treasury Application Number 2012xxxxxxxxxxx – Award Notice

 

Dear Redacted:

The United States Department of the Treasury (Treasury) is pleased to inform you that the above-referenced application for payment in the amount of ($xx,xxx.00) for Specified Energy Property in Lieu of Tax Credits is approved.   This payment is authorized under Section 1603 of Division B of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

This notice constitutes official notification of the award and together with your submitted application, supporting documentation, and signed Terms and Conditions constitutes the Grant Agreement between Treasury and you.   Acceptance of this award, including the Terms and Conditions, is acknowledged by the awardee when funds are accepted from Treasury.  All awards are subject to further monitoring and audit to ensure compliance.

You should receive the payment in your bank account within seven business days of the date of this letter.   The payment will be deposited in the bank account that is listed in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR).

Sincerely, Richard L. Gregg Fiscal Assistant Secretary

 

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Jim Young

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Sunday, March 25, 2012

Two News Agencies Report on Solar Capital Group's Largest Projects

3/25/12

This past week, both CoStar News Group and the Austin Business Journal reported on Solar Capital Group’s funding of Brandon Oaks Apartment complex’s 205kw solar system in Arlington, Texas.  We were excited for the coverage, and would love it if you would go to the news-agencies pages and ‘LIKE” the articles so they will be continue to provide great coverage:

 

http://www.costar.com/News/Article/Solar-Capital-Funds-Largest-Commercial-Solar-Installation-in-Arlington/136911

 

http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/blog/abje_news/2012/03/solar-capital-fronts-13m-for-arlington.html?ana=e_du_pub&s=article_du&ed=2012-03-23

 

 

Jim Young

President

Solar Capital Group, LLC

512-565-7509

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