The first phase of executing a physical power purchase agreement focuses on laying the groundwork for a successful transaction. Spending the time to understand your local market conditions, research key issues in off-site PPAs, and build a team will prepare you to successfully find a project and execute a transaction.
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Off-Site Physical PPA
Research and Build Team
Estimated Time to Complete
3 – 6 months
1.
Understand Your Market
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Review the critical dimensions for understanding your market
3.
Review the Technical Risks
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Identify sources of uncertainty regarding project operations
5.
Build a Team
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Build a team with the experience and skills to address key issues
2.
Consider How to Manage RECs
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Evaluate how to handle the renewable energy certificates from a project
4.
Review the Financial Risks
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Identify key sources of uncertainty regarding a PPA’s financial performance
6.
Engage Your Electricity Provider
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Reach out to your electricity provider to understand your range of options and the associated costs
1.
Understand Your Market
Learn More
Review the critical dimensions for understanding your market
2.
Consider How to Manage RECs
Learn More
Evaluate how to handle the renewable energy certificates from a project
3.
Review the Technical Risks
Learn More
Identify sources of uncertainty regarding project operations
4.
Review the Financial Risks
Learn More
Identify key sources of uncertainty regarding a PPA’s financial performance
5.
Build a Team
Learn More
Build a team with the experience and skills to address key issues
6.
Engage Your Electricity Provider
Learn More
Reach out to your electricity provider to understand your range of options and the associated costs