Ideas Shaping the Future of Energy

JLL Study: Valuing the rooftop opportunity How rooftop solar leases translate to value in industrial & logistics real estate. Key highlights This insight explores how front-of-the-meter (FTM) commercial rooftop solar is creating new value for asset owners across the U.S. industrial and logistics (I&L) sector. In analyzed case studies, a contracted FTM rooftop lease delivered […]

The federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) that has driven commercial solar development for nearly two decades is expiring on July 4, 2026. For commercial real estate owners, that deadline has a direct consequence: the window to secure the highest lease rate for your rooftop is closing fast. Commercial real estate owners have spent decades squeezing […]

When you hear that a solar project “avoids thousands of pounds of carbon pollution,” it’s a fair question to ask: Where does that number come from? The answer comes down to two things: How much electricity the project produces, and What kind of electricity it replaces on the grid The first step: Measuring the electricity a […]

March 6, 2026 Solar is hot again in the state. The announcement Wednesday (March 4, 2026) that the N.J. Board of Public Utilities has approved a massive 3 GW expansion of the next phase of the state’s Community Solar Energy Program — a move spurred by the executive order Gov. Mikie Sherrill issued on inauguration day […]

Did you know that community solar doesn’t just deliver clean energy and lower bills? It also creates local jobs and strengthens the economy. The Coalition for Community Solar Access, a national trade association, estimates that for every megawatt (MW) of community solar that is built, $2.8 million is invested and 19 jobs are created. Put […]

As the federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is set to expire in July 2026, there’s growing urgency to get solar projects built, and to ensure they are built correctly. Too often, projects stall or fail because of avoidable missteps that waste time, erode internal support, or miss critical deadlines. This is the final window to […]

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on an incredible year of growth, innovation, and impact. Thanks to our subscribers and partners, Solar Landscape has continued to lead the way in community solar—bringing clean, affordable energy to households across multiple states and making a measurable difference for people and the planet. Below are some […]

Community solar is designed to be inclusive, expanding the benefits of renewable energy to more people than ever before. That means whether you’re a renter in an apartment, a homeowner, a retiree on a fixed income, or a teacher looking to reduce monthly expenses, you can tap into affordable energy, without installing panels on your […]

If you’ve ever heard someone say, “You can save money on your energy bill just by signing up for community solar,” and thought, Okay, but what’s the catch? — you’re not alone. It sounds like one of those too-good-to-be-true deals, like free guac at Chipotle. But here’s the thing: community solar is real, and yes, […]

What if we could turn the roofs of warehouses and office buildings into clean energy powerplants? That’s exactly what rooftop community solar does. It’s the smartest way to bring more clean energy to our neighborhoods. Let’s explore why rooftop community solar is great for people, the planet, and your wallet. 1. Protecting Nature and Powering […]

When you sign up for Solar Landscape’s community solar program, you join tens of thousands of residents helping to bring more clean energy to their neighborhoods. Instead of putting panels on your own roof, community solar lets you share the benefits of a large commercial rooftop solar system nearby. After your project is complete, connected […]

What Appraisers, Buyers, and Investors Look for in Solar-Leased Properties For institutional commercial real estate investors, value creation is about more than occupancy and rent roll. It’s about the hidden opportunities within an asset and one of the most overlooked is right overhead. When structured properly, commercial rooftop solar increases net operating income which, in […]