Active Solar Development takes your project from site selection and interconnection through construction and long-term operations, with one accountable team.
System commissioningNine services that cover every phase of a solar project, from the first site search to day-to-day operations.
1 · SiteOur network of real estate developers and agents continuously looks for suitable properties to site systems in each load zone.
1 · SiteWe partner with an extensive network of civil, environmental and electrical engineering firms across the country to develop the site and system in its entirety.
2 · ApprovalsExperience with utilities across the Northeast, Idaho and California.
Site development and environmental permitting with local, county, state and federal authorities.
We have worked through the filing process for state and federal clean energy incentives.
3 · DesignNEC code compliance, value engineering and construction risk mitigation come together in detail-oriented drawings that deliver high-performing systems at a lower cost.
3 · DesignFeasibility studies, schematic designs, design development and a final build plan before shovels hit the ground. Communication and transparency are the cornerstone.
4 · BuildEvery detail of day-to-day construction is recorded in our custom Smartsheet portal, with a comprehensive weekly Status Report.
5 · OperateWe design for long-term operations and maintenance from the start. Strict attention to detail and testing during installation adds years to the system life cycle.
Our custom Smartsheet portal records each day of the build, so you always know where your project stands.
Utilities, agencies and incentive programs we have worked with, by state.
| State | Utilities | Agencies & permitting | Incentive programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | National Grid, NYSEG, Central Hudson G&E, Orange & Rockland | Army Corps of Engineers, NYS EPA | NYSERDA PON2112, NYSERDA MW Block C&I |
| New Jersey | Orange & Rockland, PSE&G, JCP&L | NJ DEP, NJ County Soil Districts, NJ DOT | NJ Clean Energy Program |
| Connecticut | Eversource, United Illuminating | CT DEEP | CT VNM Program |
| Massachusetts & Vermont | National Grid | MA DEP | MassCEC Program |
| Idaho | Idaho Power Company | Local and state authorities | Federal programs |
| California | LADWP | Local and state authorities | Federal programs |
New York's premier solar PV and solar thermal developer.
National standards for PV installation professionals with proven skills and experience.
Considered the largest developer and installer of commercial solar thermal systems in New York State.
Approved for the Small Commercial Incentive (50 to 200 kW) and the MW Block C&I Program.
Credential for building efficiency evaluation, diagnostics and installation.
Three ways to pay for commercial solar. We help you choose the one that fits your organization.
| Direct Purchase Loan | A network of lending institutions eager to give business loans for commercial solar purchases. |
| Power Purchase Agreement | No charge for equipment and installation. You buy power for 20 years at a fixed price, discounted from your current utility price. |
| Tax Lease | A low monthly payment with the option to buy the system at the end of the term. The leasing company uses the tax credits and depreciation. |
Detailed front-end planning delivers on-time, on-budget, on-task projects, with a weekly Status Report summarizing financial, scheduling and operational status.
We earn trust from day one with clear expectations and a central point of accountability across every phase.
Superior design and monitoring maximize operating performance and deliver long-term investment returns at the highest yield possible.
A community solar development, design, project management and construction family of companies. Our apprenticeship program is registered with NYS and ideal for high school and community college graduates.
Based outside Saratoga Springs, NY. Equal opportunity employer.
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