Beat Global Adjustment and Peak Demand Charges in Ontario
For Ontario manufacturers, industrial facilities, and large commercial operations, the cost of electricity isn’t just about what you consume—it’s about when you consume it. Global Adjustment (GA) and peak demand charges can account for over 60% of your hydro bill. Otter Energy provides advanced commercial solar and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) designed specifically to execute peak shaving and slash your utility costs.
Global Adjustment Mitigation
For Class A and Class B energy consumers, our solar and battery systems reduce your peak grid reliance, directly lowering your Global Adjustment fees under the Industrial Conservation Initiative (ICI).
Predictable Overhead
Ontario electricity rates are notoriously volatile. Solar allows you to lock in a fixed cost of energy for the next 25+ years, protecting your margins
Corporate Sustainability
Instantly elevate your brand by hitting corporate ESG targets and reducing Scope 2 emissions.
Ontario Commercial Solar Incentives
We help Ontario businesses dramatically reduce the payback period of their solar investment through aggressive financial structuring:
Federal Clean Technology ITC (30%)
A massive 30% refundable tax credit for the capital costs of solar PV and battery storage systems.
Accelerated CCA
Write off the full eligible cost of your clean energy equipment in the first year to offset corporate taxes.
Net Metering in Ontario
Feed surplus solar energy into the local distribution grid in exchange for credits on your hydro bill, smoothing out seasonal consumption spikes.
Turnkey Commercial Solutions
Large-Scale Rooftop Solar
Maximizing unused flat-roof space on logistics hubs, manufacturing plants, and big-box retail stores.
Solar Carports
Provide shaded parking for employees and customers while generating significant on-site power and supporting EV fleet charging.
Intelligent Battery Storage (BESS)
The ultimate tool for Ontario businesses to dispatch stored power during the 5 highest peak demand hours of the year.
Why Otter Energy?
Commercial solar requires commercial expertise. We navigate the complex landscape of the IESO, local utility (LDC) interconnection requirements, and Ontario building codes so you don’t have to.
Stop Paying Peak Prices
Find out how much your business can save by shaving peak demand. Connect with our Ontario commercial solar engineers today.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Commercial Solar in Ontario
Yes, this is one of the biggest financial advantages for Class A and Class B consumers in Ontario. By utilizing an Otter Energy Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) paired with solar, your facility can predict and discharge stored power during Ontario’s top 5 peak demand hours (peak shaving). This can drastically lower your Peak Demand Factor, cutting your Global Adjustment fees by hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.
No, a battery is not strictly required. You can install a standard grid-tied solar system to offset your volumetric energy usage and take advantage of Ontario's Net Metering program. However, for large industrial facilities, adding a BESS is highly recommended to target peak demand charges, which often make up the bulk of your hydro bill.
The Federal Clean Technology Investment Tax Credit (ITC) allows your corporation to claim a refundable tax credit equal to 30% of the capital cost of your solar PV and BESS equipment. When combined with the Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance (CCA)—which allows you to write off the asset's depreciable value in year one—your upfront capital burden is heavily minimized.
Otter Energy’s commercial installation process is designed for zero operational downtime. The majority of the work takes place on the roof or unused land. Any required electrical tie-ins are scheduled alongside your facility managers during off-hours, weekends, or scheduled maintenance windows.
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