1) What is a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)?
A PPA is a long‑term contract to buy electricity generated on your own site. USSE finances, owns & maintains the system; you simply pay for delivered kWh—at a contracted rate typically below your utility tariff. No capital outlay, no performance risk.
2) How does C‑PACE financing make this “no upfront cost”?
Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C‑PACE) provides 20–30 year fixed‑rate capital repaid through a property‑tax–like assessment tied to the building (not your balance sheet). That lets us fund 100% of project costs and recover through your energy payments.
3) How big is 150–200 kW and what roof size is required?
~150 kW typically occupies ≈14,000 ft² of clear roof (about 1/3 of a football field) and ~400 modules. If you have ≥25,000 ft² of unobstructed flat roof, you likely qualify.
4) What savings should I expect?
In DFW we often start around 8–9¢/kWh vs 11–12¢ utility energy. Expect roughly 15–30% lower year‑1 spend and six‑figure cumulative savings over the term—without CapEx.
5) Does solar void my roof warranty?
No. We use manufacturer‑approved mounting systems and coordinate with your roofer. Panels can even shield membrane from UV & hail, extending life.
6) What if I sell the building?
The PPA (and C‑PACE assessment, if used) transfer automatically. Buyers inherit lower operating costs—often enhancing sale value.
7) Who maintains it and what if performance lags?
USSE (or NABCEP partners) monitors 24/7, handles cleaning, repairs & warranty claims. You pay only for delivered kWh—if production dips, your bill reflects it.
8) Can I add battery storage?
Yes. We can integrate lithium‑ion storage for peak shaving, resilience, and potential grid services. Wrap it into the PPA or treat as a parallel structure.
9) Timeline from “yes” to switch‑on?
Typically 6–9 months: 1–3 for engineering & lender consent, 2–3 for permits & utility approvals, 1–2 for installation & commissioning.
Ready to model your own site?
We’ll analyze interval data or recent bills to produce a custom PPA & savings projection—including optional battery scenarios.