Cash Flow your project

Financial parameters play a key role in the success of your project. Seventh Generation has the knowledge to develop robust analysis of your project, including incentives and power purchase agreements with the utility.

The process is simple. After clearly identifying your goals, Seventh Generation works with you to secure the economics to bring your project to fruition. Our expertise provides you with the guidance to navigate the process of project financing.

Grant Writing Services

Grants and other financial incentives are often the key to the successful implementation of a renewable energy project. Numerous state incentives are available throughout the Midwest, as well as utility specific incentives geared to certain customer groups, such as schools, non-profits, and government agencies. Additionally, federal grants may be available for other customer groups, such as farmers and rural businesses.

SGES has a winning track record in securing grants and financing for wind and solar energy systems. We will assist you in completing the funding process for state, federal, and utility specific grants for to reduce your net project cost by 30-50%.

Incentives State + Federal + Utility

To learn about incentives available in your state, visit the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Some examples of available Incentives are:

  • Federal production and investment tax credits or Treasury grants for up to 30% of the system cost
  • Local Utility grants for efficiency and renewable technology
  • State programs that support implementation through grants and rebates

Once we understand the scope of your project we will identify all incentives to bring your project through to completion.

Tariffs + Power Purchase Agreements

Depending on your utility territory, the production from you project will generate the revenue to pay for the system over time. Tariff rates and interconnection costs are an integral part of the financial landscape.

Seventh Generation is skilled at all aspects of the project process, from grant writing, to permitting, the interconnection process, equipment procurement, budgeting and efficient handoff for installation and commissioning.

Call SGES today to begin planning to make your vision a reality.