Utility Scale Renewable Project Development

Explore the options available to develop, manage and optimize your renewable assets

Roots Clean Energy offers front-end consulting services, development expertise and operational support for distribution and utility scale renewable projects. Our team specializes in solar PV power plants, Wind, Community Solar, energy storage solutions and advanced power plant control systems. We utilize the nation’s leading developers, engineering firms and supplier network to offer you the best-in-class renewable options to build the right solution for your budget.

If you’re a large commercial or industrial company seeking sustainable Behind-the-Meter solutions, a utility in need of a virtual PPA for regulatory compliance, or a small business looking to “green up” your electricity contract, we’ll uncover the best-fix solution for you.

Pre-Development Phase:

  • Physical Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
  • Financial Contract for Differences Agreement (VPPAs)
  • Wholesale and Retail Renewable Products
  • Lighting Retrofit Solutions
  • Renewable Energy Credit Procurement (RECs)
  • Additional Enabling Offtake Agreements

Development Phase:

  • Perform a feasibility study to determine commercial viability
  • Provide interconnection support
  • Assist with site selection
  • Offer regional regulatory guidance with the local and environmental permitting process
  • Create a financial model for asset performance and expected energy cost
  • Negotiate Offtake Agreements for Behind the Meter or Virtual PPAs
  • Assess best-fit equity and ownership structures
  • Determine marketing rights and press release support channels
  • Engage renewable developers, EPC firms, and suppliers to assist with bid packages for turn-key
  • Engage renewable developers, EPC firms, and suppliers to assist with bid packages for turn-key developments of Solar, Wind and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
  • Source developers from a network of leading North American firms
  • Source EPC contractors and vendors for electrical infrastructure requirements
  • Advise on execution of project scope and deliverables through a dedicated Project Manager

Post-Development Phase:

  • Operate the asset through ROOTS portfolio company
  • Market, trade, and optimize REC portfolio
  • Maintain Regulatory Requirements
  • Structure retail product and contract to align with internal sustainability initiatives
  • Monitor contract performance and maintain support to optimize the asset