By Gage Kellogg, Managing Director, Power & Infrastructure, Partner ESI | Published May 20, 2026 on GlobeSt.com
With ever-increasing power demands and rising utility rates, rooftop and carport solar are increasingly attractive for asset classes like big-box and grocery retail, chain retail with repeatable layouts, those with large flat roofs such as self-storage, logistics, and industrial properties, as well as other assets with large parking lots and carport potential. At the same time, the timeline to capture federal tax credits for commercial solar projects is tightening; current federal tax credit rules have introduced a more defined and more urgent set of decision points.
Commercial real estate owners still have a meaningful opportunity to act with the right approach.
Under current federal law, commercial solar projects can still qualify for Investment Tax Credits (ITCs) through several pathways tied to construction timing, project completion, and project structure. For owners evaluating solar across their portfolios, understanding these options – and which may be best suited to their projects – will be critical in determining how and when projects move forward.

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Energy has been front-page news over the past few months, and you may be wondering if it still makes sense to invest in solar and battery energy storage systems (BESS) given the recent changes in federal policy. With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), the answer is yes, more than ever.

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With growth in the hotel sector projected to be modest over the remainder of 2024, hotel investors seek to boost value at acquisition by being vigilant about expenses and maximizing value.

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Sustainability, Resilience, and Insurability If you’re struggling with escalating insurance rates or trying to understand how the SEC’s new climate risk disclosure rules affect you, Partner can help. Our consulting […]




