$13 million for Maryland Commercial Solar, but First Come – First Served
The 2026 Commercial and Canopy Solar Program (FY26 CCSP) is making $13 million in funding available for property owners in Maryland. Each property owner can receive a maximum amount of $500,000. This program is expected to be highly competitive and funds are likely to be exhausted well before the program deadline of February 11, 2026. There are a few more boxes your project must check before being fully eligible for the CCSP. See the additional requirements below: Businesses must be registered to operate
High Energy Costs are Here to Stay
Over the past year, many customers have been asking OnSwitch why their electricity bills have skyrocketed. The answer is: it’s about structural shifts in the energy system. So rising electricity bills will be a very long-term experience for most businesses in the U.S. Aside from high interest rates and inflation continuing to push up electricity bills, here we will discuss some other system-wide factors. There are five key structural shifts at work in our nation’s energy system: AI Data Centers Reshaping Demand, U.S. Natural Gas Exports
OnSwitch Launches SkyQuotes in Maryland: Why MD is Great for Solar Energy Savings
Discover how Maryland's generous solar incentives and strategic policies can drive significant energy savings for your business. Maryland is currently offering some of the most attractive solar incentives in the United States, making it an ideal time for businesses to consider solar energy projects. With the state increasing its Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) target to 50% by 2030 Maryland utilities are now required to purchase Solar Renewable Energy Credits , Maryland utilities are now required
Early Sunset for Commercial Solar Tax Credits — 60 Days to keep up to 50% Tax Credit
Summary · Commercial solar projects a shrinking window of time to capture the 30%-60% ITC before it’s gone · Companies can reach the “Safe Harbor” point in the project in this time and install later · If the current bill passes Congress by July 4 as planned, 60 days start then · Act quickly to allow time for design, engineering, and procurement The commercial solar landscape in the U.S. is facing a major financial turning point — and if commercial energy users don’t act quickly...
The Power Purchase Agreement: Have Your (Solar) Cake and Eat it too
More and more companies understand the value of renewable energy and solar – for the noteworthy energy savings, future-proofing against electric rate hikes, as well as the carbon reduction benefits. Case in point: The RE100 group is celebrating 10 years of leadership with more than 400 leading companies committing to using 100% renewable energy. So why don’t more commercial buildings have solar on their roofs or parking lots? Despite continued strong industry growth
OnSwitch and Radial Power Partner to Develop and Finance 100 MW of Solar Projects for Corporate Customers
OnSwitch, Inc. (“OnSwitch”), a leader in software-driven commercial solar project development, today announced an innovative strategic partnership with Radial Power (“Radial”), a leading provider of onsite power solutions for commercial and industrial real estate owners, to develop 100 megawatts of solar capacity over the next two years, representing approximately 10 million square feet of rooftop space. Many of the projects are expected to include energy storage, electric vehicle charging, and community solar hosting options. Development on the first sites, which will be owned and operated by Radial, has already begun. The partnership expands OnSwitch’s financing capacity and development resources for solar projects, energy storage, electric vehicle charging, and other related solutions.
On-Site Solar : Optimize Cost-Savings + ESG Efforts
Why is ESG Important? For corporate decision-makers and sustainability professionals, integrating ESG principles is not just about meeting regulatory requirements; it’s about positioning the company as a leader in responsible business practices. A 2023 Forbes survey showed that 61% of consumers say that a company's poor environmental practices make them less loyal to the brand, and 55% of consumers are prepared to pay more for environmentally responsible products...
Iron Mountain 10-building Portfolio
Data is an important, but energy intensive industry. What if all that energy was renewable? That is what Iron Mountain did with their 10-building solar portfolio! Check it out in this week’s project highlight. This multi-building portfolio spans across three states and includes 5.2 MW of solar. That means it will save 153,000 pounds of carbon, which is the equivalent electricity of almost 30,000 homes!..
Ferguson Enterprises 1.2MW in CA
Is your toilet solar-powered?! Unlikely, but if it’s by Ferguson, it may have come from one of their solar-powered facilities! Check it out in this week’s Project Highlight by OnSwitch. This 1.2 MW project in California will save 63,781 pounds of CO2 annually! This is the equivalent of 12,410 homes' electricity use for one year. Ferguson Enterprises is the largest U.S distributor of plumbing and waterworks products....
