The Arezza network is designed to take full advantage of incentives and tax advantages. Income is derived from direct sales and PPA to residential and other end users as well as Public-Private partnerships with local government and nonprofits.
It is owned 40 percent by Local Businessesand 60 percent by new entrepreneurs.It also leverages its knowledge of the travel services industry to develop concurrently a local destination management company. Additional features include:
Accelerate the adoption of long-term clean energy solutions Easy access, reduce cost, eliminate maintenance issues, expand availability and participation
Create local clean energy jobs Community-sized renewable energy facilities with the same benefits as an individual installation; metering, rebates and tax benefits -A long-term management and growth strategy
How does it work? 100% ownership by community members (opt-in/voluntary) credited for power production on their utility bills. Remote Meter delivers accurate production information
All power credits delivered to customers Utility receives long-term, in-network clean power at reasonable rates
Why community energy? Lowers barriers-to-entry. Ownership for as little as $500 per solar panel. Maximum production equals maximum return on investment. Aggregate purchasing. Lowers costs with bulk purchases and makes clean energy ownership available to all with utilization of incentives even for non profits and local government A simple structure with turn-key solutions. Project Manager handles everything: bids evaluation, installers management, equipment maintenance, production credits and administration
Next Steps -Partner with Arezza to implement your community array(s) -Work together with the local utility to design (permission for) a local community program -Identify suitable public or private lands for initial community array(s) -Establish cornerstone owners, marketing and strategic partners for the community array
The New Local Business is a virtual entity for the first 12-18 months from project start. Participants join the Arezza Temporary Association until the new business becomes fully operational.
Arezza is a Certified B Corporation that meets rigorous standards of social and environmental performance. Unlike traditional corporations, Certified B Corporations are legally required to consider the impact of their decisions on their employees, suppliers, community, consumers, and environment.
B Lab, a nonprofit organization dedicated to using the power of business to solve social and environmental problems, certifies and supports B Corporations.
FAQ
Who can participate in the local area temporary associations and their projects: any individual, business entity, nonprofit or government agency not necessarily of the territory and subject to the unanimous approval of existing partners.
How can I start a new local area project? Contact us with your ideas and projects and we will work together to start-up your local area temporary association.
Are there fees to join the Arezza Network and one or more temporary association? There are no fees.
And to join as a Partner? To become a partner you pay or make an in-kind contributions to purchase solar panels; for each share you purchase you receive a share in the New Company.
What percent of partner or new business profits do I receive on a transaction? Partner distributions and new business dividends are a function of the percentage of ownership by the partners.
How are partner distributions calculated?Accounts are maintained on a transaction basis. Before tax distributions are effected upon completion of the transaction, net of payments to third party product and service providers.
Can I get out at anytime? Yes, provided you have completed any projects or transactions that you may have already committed to. Also, you relinquish any ownership claim to the New Company.
The Arezza network is designed to take full advantage of incentives and tax advantages. Income is derived from direct sales and PPA to residential and other end users as well as Public-Private partnerships with local government and nonprofits. 
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