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MÁS RADIANTE
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PARA CELEBRAR
Smarter Energy in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is an ideal market for Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and solar carports, with a powerful combination of high electricity costs, frequent outage risks from a fragile grid and hurricanes, exceptional solar panel efficiency, and generous government incentives that significantly boost profitability.
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Reduce Energy Costs: With all-in electricity prices nearing $0.45 per kWh, Puerto Rico’s expanding natural gas infrastructure — combined with CHP systems capable of running on propane and other fuels — offers the opportunity to dramatically cut overall energy costs.
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Maximize Solar Carport Revenue: Each solar carport space can generate 5,000 kWh yearly, saving $2,000—or up to $6,000 with premium covered parking.
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Ensure Resilient, Reliable Power: CHP and solar carports keep the lights on during hurricanes and frequent outages in Puerto Rico , even through Category 4 storms — ensuring guests are never left in the dark.
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Lower Your Investment Requirement: In Puerto Rico, USDA REAP Grants cover up to 50% of solar carport costs and 25% for CHP. Combined with the ITC and Bonus/MACRS Depreciation, incentives can fund 70%+ of your system.
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FUTURO VIBRANTE
CHP Business Impact Scenario
San Juan, Puerto Rico
For a 200-room,150,000 square-foot hotel paired with a 100-space, 16,000 sf solar carport, investing in Combined Heat & Power (CHP) and solar carport systems can cut energy costs by 70% or more. Beyond the immediate savings, these upgrades significantly enhance property value, with potential asset increases of up to $14 million, while also demonstrating a visible commitment to sustainability that appeals to guests and investors alike.
Climate Zone
All-In Price per Kilowatt Hour (KwH)
Price of Natural Gas (MCF)
Net Operating Income Increase
Combined Heat and Power
Solar Carport
CHP+Solar Carport
Hot-Humid
$0.44
$10.52
$721,190
$622,617
$1,194,721
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Federal Incentives Make It Easier
Federal incentives can cover 60–80% of Combined Heat & Power (CHP) and solar carport costs, drastically lowering upfront investment. With such support, energy savings often translate into payback periods of under a year, making these systems an exceptionally cost-effective way to boost resilience and cut operating expenses.
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USDA REAP Grants: The entire island of Puerto Rico qualifies for REAP Grants—including metro areas like San Juan. Projects can receive up to 50% funding for solar carports and 25% for Combined Heat & Power (CHP) systems, dramatically reducing upfront costs and making clean energy upgrades more accessible.
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Investment Tax Credits (ITC): The federal ITC provides a 30% tax credit for eligible commercial renewable projects—like solar carports (CHP systems are not included)—for projects starting by July 2026 or in service by December 2027.
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Bonus Depreciation: Hotel owners can now deduct 100% of CHP and solar carport costs in the first year thanks to restored bonus depreciation for property placed in service between January 20, 2025, and January 1, 2030.
QUE UN HURACÁN
MÁS
FUERTE
Margaritaville Resort
Conquers Hurricane Irma
During Category 4 Hurricane Irma, the Margaritaville Resort in St. Thomas faced the full force of the storm, with winds exceeding 130 mph and widespread power outages affecting over 90% of the island. While it took months for the local power grid to be fully restored, the resort's Combined Heat and Power (CHP) continued to operate smoothly, providing a reliable power supply even as the rest of the island remained in darkness.
The CHP system allowed Margaritaville to maintain essential functions throughout the storm and kept critical infrastructure, including lighting, communications, and emergency services, running effectively.
Beyond its immediate impact, the performance of the CHP system during Hurricane Irma underscores the long-term value of investing in such technology to ensure resilience and reliability for properties in hurricane-prone areas.
How Will CHP Impact Your Business Performance?
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CHP Business Impact Scenarios use current energy data to make projections and exclude financing and incentives to estimate the Internal Rate of Return and Ten-Year Value. These figures are preliminary estimates, with more accurate projections to be determined by the Combined Heat & Power Primary Energy Accelerator.
Disclaimer: The CHP Business Impact Scenarios presented on this website are hypothetical and intended as examples of the potential benefits of Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems. These scenarios are based on publicly available data, primarily from sources such as the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), British Columbia Utilities Commission (BCUC), UK Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS), Deutsche Energie-Informationsdienst (EID), Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus) and Greek Regulatory Authority for Energy (RAE). All findings and calculations have been independently derived without direct input or involvement from the property owners. Actual results may vary based on specific site conditions and operational factors.