Our Process

How we work

Black Bear Energy acts as an extension of your team, providing support in every phase of the solar development process.

With Black Bear you have direct access to four dedicated specialists to guide you through the RFP process: a project lead, a construction lead, a transactions lead, and an analyst. From intaking your asset list to system energization, Black Bear supports its clients in every step of solar project development.
In our 10 years of experience, the Black Bear team has learned to anticipate challenges and has become a skilled advocate in simplifying complexities and removing hurdles to deployment.
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Our Process
Step 1

Data Gathering

Property data assembled including site location, roof age, on-site usage, and utility bills.
Step 2

Portfolio Evaluation

Sites evaluated in Prospector, our custom web application that maps rooftops, identifies solar incentives, and calculates indicative economics.
Step 3

Request for Proposal

RFP generated with chosen sites and released to Online Bid Platform for vendors to respond.
Step 4

RFP Results

Bids levelized and presented to client with Black Bear recommendation.
Step 5

Contract Negotiations

Relevant legal agreement(s) negotiated with assistance and oversight from Black Bear transactions team.
Step 6

Construction Oversight

Projects developed with design, pre-development and construction oversight.
Data Gathering
Portfolio Evaluation
Request for Proposal
RFP Results
Contract Negotiations
Construction Oversight

How long does a typical project last?

While each project is unique, there are some typical times to expect for your general design and construction schedule.
Data Gathering
Property data assembled including site location, roof age, on-site usage, and utility bills.
Portfolio Evaluation
Sites evaluated in Prospector, our custom web application that maps rooftops, identifies solar incentives, and calculates indicative economics.
Request for Proposal
RFP generated with chosen sites and released to Online Bid Platform for vendors to respond.
RFP Results
Bids levelized and presented to client with Black Bear recommendation.
Contract Negotiations
Relevant legal agreement(s) negotiated with assistance and oversight from Black Bear transactions team.
Construction Oversight
Projects developed with design, pre-development and construction oversight.
Value Creation

Power Your Portfolio, Drive Decarbonization

Black Bear conducts a comprehensive analysis that drives both revenue and emissions reduction. With more than a decade of experience across the U.S. solar market, Black Bear is equipped to provide you with the best recommendation across your portfolio. Ideal solar project structures vary across markets, and we will work with you to understand the best fit for your properties.

Owned

Landlord invests and owns a net metered system, offsetting the building’s onsite energy consumption.
 
  • Energy savings
  • Increased rent from Tenant
  • Retainment of RECs
  • Onsite consumption

PPA + Lease

Solar developer owns the net metered system and signs a power purchase agreement and lease with Landlord.
  • $0 CAPEX from Landlord
  • Rent from Solar Tenant
  • Retainment of RECs
  • Onsite consumption

Host Solar

Solar developer builds, owns, and manages the
system, selling solar energy to local subscribers or the utility.
  • $0 CAPEX from Landlord
  • Rent from Solar Tenant
  • Local benefit
  • Offsite consumption
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Take the first steps towards empowering your portfolio by getting connected with our business development team to learn more about Black Bear Energy and review solar and storage opportunities within your portfolio.
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