Bird’s-eye view of a commercial building in Ohio with rooftop solar panels installed by Canopy Solar, highlighting solar energy upgrades for small businesses

Is Your Business Ready for a Solar Upgrade?

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Tax Incentives, Energy Savings & Long-Term ROI

With rising energy costs and increased pressure to meet sustainability goals, many businesses are asking: Is now the right time to go solar? The answer may be yes – especially with generous commercial solar tax incentives still in effect.

Solar Isn’t Just for Tech Giants

From mom-and-pop shops to large commercial facilities, companies of all sizes are switching to solar. Why? Because the financial and branding benefits are clear:

  • Reduced operating expenses
  • Federal and state tax credits
  • Depreciation savings (MACRS)
  • Improved environmental reputation

Business Tax Incentives for Solar in 2025

Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Businesses can claim 30% of solar installation costs as a tax credit under the federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC). This incentive was extended through 2032 by the Inflation Reduction Act. Source: Energy.gov

MACRS Depreciation

Eligible businesses can also write off solar investments through Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System (MACRS), drastically reducing taxable income over five years.

Real Results from Local Businesses

In Northeastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, many small and mid-sized companies are already taking advantage of solar:

A Youngstown-area food distributor installed a rooftop solar system in 2023 and reduced energy costs by 40%. The federal and state tax credits covered nearly half the total install cost.

Is Your Business a Good Fit for Solar?

Ask yourself:

  • Do you own your building or long-term lease?
  • Do you have consistent energy usage year-round?
  • Do you want to stabilize your operating costs?
  • Is your brand focused on sustainability?

If you said yes to any of these, your business is likely ready for solar.

Let Canopy Solar assess your property and walk you through a customized solar ROI projection.

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