Why Use Embedded Generation

Benefits of On-Site Renewables for Commercial Installations

Today's smart business leaders recognize the importance of diversifying energy risk and securing their fuel sources to protect their business from the uncertainty of the future.

Renewable energy is the logical choice for displacing dependence on volatile and expensive fossil fuel alternatives and for reducing carbon liability

Our clients find a number of benefits from utilizing on-site renewable energy:

Cost is stable
The upfront cost of installation and the generating equipment is knowable and can be incorporated into financial planning from the outset. (You can count on a fixed cost for the life of the equipment.) This stability can offset the volatility of your fossil fuel costs.

Cost is economical
With the abundant renewable energy resources in Nova Scotia, the cost of harnessing energy is competitive with traditional sources such as the electrical grid, heating oil, and natural gas. Unlike traditional energy sources, where the cost of fuel is dependant on global markets and events, the cost of renewable energy is based on the cost of equipment the quality of the renewable resource.

Fuel security is guaranteed
On site energy generation is not dependent on outside sources that can be affected by global conflict, hurricanes, blockades, or weather.

Carbon liability and risk are reduced
Climate change and the concern about rising greenhouse gas emissions mean that corporations are being held to account for their carbon liability. Insurance companies and shareholders have demanded that corporations include carbon accounting in their bottom line. Most Fortune 500 companies have answered by including carbon management in their Annual Reports.

Greening of image and a marketing edge
On site generation of renewable energy has the value added feature of visibility. Clients who use renewable energy on site are seen to be doing good in the community and enjoy a marketing edge. Your marketing team can draw attention to these visible attributes and ‘green your marketing’.

Achieve corporate strategic advantage
Innovators gain advantage over their competitors by raising industry standards and expectations. Implementation of renewable energy in one location enhances corporate knowledge and provides a foundation for expansion or replicability in other locations.