Casa Herrera

Solar Renewable Project

Prepared by the Keen Energy Leadership Team

CSLB #1137888 | Lic. Class C10 | DIR #2000011282

Why Solar Makes Financial Sense

1

The Problem: Escalating Energy Costs

Utility rates are increasing by ~6% annually. Our financial modeling uses a 5% increase for conservative projections.

$147,695

Your current annual electricity bill.

2

The Solution: Solar as a Financial Hedge

  • Protects you from rising utility costs.
  • Locks in lower, predictable energy prices.
  • Savings grow and compound over time.
  • Ensures significant and increasing financial returns.
3

The Result: Dramatic Bill Reduction

$74,202

Your new annual bill reflects significant savings after going green.

ANNUAL ELECTRIC BILL SAVINGS:

$73,493

4

The Impact: Massive Long-Term Savings

Choosing to go solar avoids the escalating cost of doing nothing.

COST OF DOING NOTHING (30 YEARS):

$4,442,594

Data source: CA Solar & Storage Association

Our Approach

50% Tax Credit

USA Products

Conservative Utility Escalation

5% vs 6% historical average (SCE)

Conservative Weather Models

Realistic production projections

Realistic Cashflows

Built-in safety margins

Domestic Content Tax Credits

We pursue USA-made products for maximum 50% tax credit (30% base + 10% energy community + 10% domestic content).

Solar-Only Recommendation

  • Works best with PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) option.
  • Battery savings are not significant with current utility rates/usage patterns.
  • Cash/loan options could explore batteries.
  • Domestic content benefits are more significant than current battery savings.

*Most Small Commercial Batteries do not currently meet domestic content standards.

Why Quality Matters for Long-Term Solar Savings

Your savings grow as utility rates rise - not shrink.

  • Utility costs increase ~5% every year, compounding your savings over time
  • The first year may look modest, but the real value comes from decades of avoided rate hikes
  • That's why quality and reliability matter

Quality Components & Installation:

Premium Components

We use premium USA made Solar Panels and top of the line inverters & racking.

Expert Installation

Expert installation means minimal downtime, fewer repairs, and consistent production

Avoid Pitfalls

A cheaper system might save upfront but often fails or underperforms within 3–5 years - eroding your cash flow

Bottom line:

A solar system should be built to last 30+ years, not just look good on paper.

Choose premium equipment and a partner who stands by their work - that's how you maximize true lifetime savings.

Design - Rooftop Solar

  • Designed to comply with fire code and regulations
  • Structurally Engineered
  • Hybrid-Ballasted System
  • Conservative weather model ensures realistic energy output projections

Solar System

Your 4 Main Paths to Solar

Sunstone offers various interest rate and dealer fee combinations to best suit your financial needs. You can also bring your own traditional financing with your own bank or lender, and we're happy to facilitate that.

1. Cash Purchase

  • Full ownership
  • Eligible for tax credit & depreciation
  • Maximizes long-term savings

2. Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)

  • No upfront cost
  • Third-party owns & maintains system
  • Pay fixed, discounted rate for power produced
  • Ideal if you don't use tax credits

3. Special Payment Loan (20-year)

  • Lower interest rate
  • Best for long-term financing
  • Ownership, eligible for tax credit & depreciation

4. Standard Loan (10-year)

  • Higher interest rate
  • Best for shorter terms or early payoff
  • Ownership, eligible for tax credit & depreciation

Financial Overview (30-Year Cumulative Cash Flow)

Three out of four options provide immediate positive cash flow with no upfront investment, offering significant financial benefits.

Your Complete Detailed Solar Investment Breakdown

On the pages below you'll find a comprehensive analysis of all 4 cashflow options.

1. CASH Purchase

Cashflow

2. PPA

Starting Rate $0.112 per kWh

2.5% escalation rate

25 or 30 year Term

Solaris Website - PPA Provider

Cashflow

3. Special Payment Sunstone Loan

20-Year (4.99%) Interest

Cashflow

4. Standard Payment Sunstone Loan

10-Year (9.55%) Interest

Cashflow

Utility Breakdown

Energy Toolbase - Gold Standard Software for Commercial Solar

Why Act Now?

The Cost of Waiting

Delaying your solar investment carries a significant financial burden:

$6,185

$6,185 lost every month you delay (based on dividing the cumulative 30-year cash flow into monthly average from the PPA option, which is the minimum amount of cash flow out of all the options).

Every month of delay means missed savings and lost revenue potential.

Expiring Federal Tax Credits

The generous federal tax credits that make this investment so attractive are not permanent:

Don't miss the opportunity to maximize your return on investment.

Environmental Benefits

115,326 Trees

Equivalent impact of planting thousands of trees in your community

17,481,369 Miles

Equivalent to removing this many driven miles from our roads

7,688 Tons CO₂

Total carbon offset over 20 years of system operation

Solar = Instant Property Value

Solar isn't just an energy upgrade — it's a capital improvement that instantly revalues your property and strengthens NOI for any future buyer.

How We Calculate Added Value:

$73,000 annual energy savings ÷ 5% cap rate = $1.47M in added property value

$73K

First-Year Energy Savings

$1.47M

Added Property Value

$4M+

30-Year Cash Flow

Assumes 5.0% cap rate typical for Inland Empire industrial assets (CBRE, 2025). Actual value impact varies based on market conditions and buyer capitalization assumptions.

Project Implementation Timeline

Contract Signing

Assuming contracting takes 4 weeks - November 30th - Project kickoff.

Engineering & Permitting

2-3 months: December to February

Complete site analysis and secure all necessary approvals.

Solar Installation

6 weeks: February to March

Mount solar array - timing perfectly for sunny production months.

Inspections & Utility Review

1-2 months: March to April

Final approvals and system activation ready for peak production season.

SAFE HARBOR BY DEC 31, 2025 = AVOID THE HEADACHES

Miss This Deadline = Complex, Expensive, Delayed Projects

THE CHOICE: SIGN NOW vs. WAIT UNTIL 2026

REAL EXAMPLE: $10M PROJECT

WHAT FEOC COMPLIANCE ACTUALLY MEANS

Starting 2026, every project must:

  • Audit every supplier's ownership structure back to source materials
  • Verify 40%+ of components come from non-prohibited countries (increases to 60% by 2030)
  • Document supply chain compliance for IRS audits
  • Navigate limited vendor options as most equipment comes from restricted countries
  • Pay premium prices for the shrinking pool of compliant equipment

BOTTOM LINE

60 days left to secure millions in savings

Let's Build Something That Lasts

You'll have our full attention. All three company owners will be hands-on with your project—start to finish.

30+ Years Combined Experience

We bring decades of expertise in solar and construction to your project.

Earned Trust

We're not just here to win your business—we're here to build a relationship.

Quality Guaranteed

Quality, integrity, and satisfaction aren't just goals—they're our promises to you.

Prepared by the Keen Energy Leadership Team
John Kimmes, CRO (Proposal & Sales Designer)
Evan Zickefoose, CEO
Allen Fromlath, CTO

keen@keenenergyusa.com | 760-409-8099 (John’s Cell) | 949-877-8008 (Company)