SunCast 825: How Interest Rates, Tariffs, & Utility Rates Impact Commercial Solar
Jun 17, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Josh Goldberg from Sunstone Credit shares his expertise on navigating the commercial solar landscape amid economic challenges. He reveals how interest rates and tariffs are reshaping the industry, and why commercial solar remains resilient. Josh explains innovative financing solutions for clean energy upgrades, the significance of EV chargers, and how to craft compelling proposals. He emphasizes the potential of solar in boosting net operating income and addresses the need for better tools in the market, making Sunstone a leader in this transformative space.
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Inflation Drives Up Power Prices
- Inflation raises interest rates and utility power prices at the same time, making solar a resilient option.
- Higher utility costs from borrowing, wages, and materials increase power rates for customers.
Commercial Installers Are Local and Stable
- Commercial solar installers are typically smaller, local, and more stable than big national residential installers.
- They excel at installation but often lack sophisticated sales and marketing capabilities.
Commercial Solar Market Resilience
- Commercial solar is still growing despite economic challenges like tax credit uncertainty and tariffs.
- Sunstone Credit focuses on efficiency, new credit methodologies, and products to overcome market hurdles.