How Do Small Businesses Leverage Energy Modeling Reports?
If the federal government offered your business a low-interest loan as a reward for saving money by taking a slice out of your enterprise’s energy usage, what would you think? Suppose qualifying were as easy as building or renovations that reduce energy usage by at least 10%, or produce at least 15% of energy from […]
7 Essential Tax Planning Questions Every Small to Medium Business Owner Should Ask Their Tax Provider for Q1 2025
As Q1 2025 approaches, small and medium-sized business owners have a unique opportunity to strengthen their tax strategies for the new year. A strategic tax plan isn’t just about lowering the tax bill — it’s also about aligning tax savings with long-term business goals, reinvesting in growth, and positioning your business for success. To make […]
Empower Your Solar Installation Business with SBA 504 Green Loans
With the ongoing global energy crisis and pressing need for sustainable energy resources, businesses across all industries are looking to leverage alternate energy sources to save on energy costs and stay competitive. This drives a growing demand for businesses offering energy-efficient solutions and increasing competition. As a solar installation business owner, you understand the challenge […]
Unlocking Profitability: How Energy Modeling Reports Can Boost Your Solar Installation Business
In the highly competitive solar industry, staying ahead of the curve hinges on more than just installing panels; providing expertise is important. As competition intensifies, solar installers must offer more than the basics to attract and retain clients. The key to staying ahead? Leveraging energy reports—a powerful tool that can elevate your services and significantly […]
SBA Removes $16.5 Million Cap On 504 Green Loan
As part of the larger Biden-Harris Administration efforts to usher in the country’s clean energy future, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), has announced that the agency has removed the cap on lending for clean energy projects through its 504 Loan Program. According to Administrator Guzman, Small businesses and […]
What is the SBA 504 Green Loan?
The SBA 504 Green Loan program offers loans for commercial real estate to small firms who want to expand. The SBA provides up to $5.5 million in funding for each project through the SBA 504 Green Loan. Multiple SBA 504 Green Loans, each with a limit of $5.5 million and a potential total of $16.5 million in SBA financing, are available to small firms. Although individual projects might cost more than $16.5 million, bear in mind that SBA Green financing has a total maximum.