What to Expect from a Commercial Solar Consultation with Surge

Introduction

Deciding to invest in solar energy for your commercial property is a significant step—and understanding the process makes all the difference. At Surge, we prioritize a clear, consultative approach that ensures clients know exactly what to expect from day one. Here’s an inside look at the experience of a commercial solar consultation with Surge and how we tailor our expertise to meet your specific business goals.

📞 Initial Contact and Discovery Call

Every journey with Surge begins with a discovery call. During this session, we:

• Understand your business objectives, sustainability goals, and financial targets

• Discuss your current energy consumption and pain points with utility costs

• Identify potential properties or sites for solar development

• Introduce the Surge process and answer preliminary questions

This conversation helps align expectations and define the scope of the solar opportunity for your business.

📊 Energy Usage Analysis and Site Assessment

Once we gather your utility bills and energy data, our experts:

• Analyze consumption patterns, peak demands, and usage trends

• Conduct a site assessment (virtual or on-site) to evaluate structural integrity, shading, roof space, and energy needs

• Review zoning, permitting requirements, and grid interconnection possibilities

This step ensures we design a system optimized for your specific energy profile and site conditions.

📈 Customized Solar System Design and Proposal

With insights from the assessment, we craft a tailored proposal that includes:

• System size and layout tailored to your energy needs and site limitations

• Financial modeling, including projected savings, payback periods, and IRR

• Incentive analysis covering federal, state, and utility rebates and tax credits

• Storage options, if beneficial, for added resilience and savings

You’ll receive a comprehensive proposal that clearly maps out the financial and operational benefits of going solar with Surge.

💲 Financing Options and Incentive Strategies

Surge presents financing pathways that fit your financial strategy:

• Cash purchase for maximum long-term ROI

• Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) to reduce upfront costs

• Solar leasing options for predictable monthly payments

• Assistance in securing tax credits, rebates, and accelerated depreciation benefits

We ensure you understand each option's impact on cash flow and overall savings.

⚙️ Project Timeline and Implementation Plan

We provide a detailed project timeline, including:

• Permitting and interconnection timelines

• Equipment procurement and delivery schedules

• Installation milestones and commissioning dates

• Ongoing maintenance and support plans

Clients gain a transparent view of the entire process from start to finish.

🤝 The Surge Commitment

Our consultation doesn’t end at the proposal. Surge remains a trusted partner:

• We guide you through the approval and financing steps

• We handle all permitting, engineering, and compliance requirements

• Post-installation, we offer monitoring tools and support to ensure your system performs optimally

Our goal is to make the transition to solar seamless, informed, and aligned with your business’s long-term success.

📝 TLDR Summary

• A Surge consultation begins with a discovery call to understand your energy and business goals

• We perform in-depth energy analysis and site assessments

• Proposals include custom system designs, financial modeling, and incentive analysis

• Flexible financing options are available to suit different budgets

• A clear project timeline and dedicated support guide you from start to finish

• Surge is committed to delivering maximum savings and sustainability through expert partnership