solar ppa

Building owners can lock in electricity
costs now with no money down

When every dollar matters, finding a way to control electricity costs can have a positive impact on building owners’ bottom lines. Through the Connecticut Green Bank’s Solar PPA, they can go solar receive immediate electricity savings. A power purchase agreement, or PPA, enables commercial buildings to have a solar PV system installed and purchase the electricity it generates – often at a significant discount to grid power – with no money down and no stress, as the Green Bank oversees the development and management of the system.


No upfront installation costs and no new debt	Reduce your bill by locking in low electricity costs	Positive cash flow in year one

solar ppa

Building owners can lock in electricity
costs now with no money down


No upfront installation costs and no new debt	Reduce your bill by locking in low electricity costs	Positive cash flow in year one

What is a Solar PPA?

The Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) gives businesses and nonprofits an opportunity to go solar with no upfront installation costs, delivering immediate savings on electricity and offering peace of mind in knowing that an experienced third-party owns and operates your solar system to maximize its benefits.

Key features for building owners

Have no upfront installation costs and no new debt for building owners
Can reduce their bill by locking in low electricity costs
Create positive cash flow in year one
Have peace of mind, because the Green Bank owns the system and is responsible for performance and maintenance.

Eligibility requirements

Commercial and nonprofit properties: Properties must meet C-PACE financing requirements or – on an exception basis – alternative underwriting criteria. All types of privately owned commercial properties (industrial, office, retail, agricultural, multifamily, faith-based institutions, recreational facilities, museums, and more) that are current on their property tax (if applicable) and assessment payments can use the C-PACE program to make energy improvements. Nonprofits can be assigned a tax identification number to make payments through the program.
Municipal properties and other publicly owned institutions: Public properties and institutions can use the Green Bank Solar PPA to add solar to their buildings. Municipalities must have an investment grade credit rating in order to qualify, or otherwise subject to alternative underwriting criteria.