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About this course

Get tax benefits and do good for the world. This is a conversation with existing owner/investors on how they got started, what they look for in a project, common pitfalls, benefits and disadvantages.

This was originally recorded as a live webinar for the HeatSpring community.

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Course outline

1 module • 8 assignments • 59 minutes of video lectures

Module 1 • 6 assignments
How to Invest in a Solar Project: Get Tax Benefits and Do Good for the World

  • Introductions (06:47 minutes)
  • First Solar Projects (05:05 minutes)
  • Active and Passive Income, Sourcing Opportunities, and Building the Team (10:03 minutes)
  • Finding Investors, Biggest Constraints, and Future Growth Options (12:50 minutes)
  • Team Dynamics and Advice to New Investors (12:54 minutes)
  • Considerations around Risk and Final Thoughts (11:52 minutes)

Authors

  • Chris Lord

    Managing Director, CapIron, Inc.
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    Christopher J. Lord is the Managing Director of CapIron, Inc., a firm focused, among other things, on helping clients plan, structure and close financings involving renewable energy projects, including Distributed Generation and Utility-Scale Projects. Mr. Lord graduated from Cornell Law School, and practiced corporate law in firms, and in-house, for over 25 years. He... Learn more

  • Nick Giannotti

    Managing Member, Redball Ventures
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    Business: Dedicating my time and resources to good people with good ideas in good markets. Renewable Energy and early stage growth businesses are a passion. Personal: My passion revolves around problem solving. I enjoy providing solutions to people, organizations, and society, in general. I want to make a long standing impact on society whether it is with a... Learn more

  • Keith Cronin

    SunHedge LLC
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    What kind of world do you want to live in? Two plus decades of cleantech experience on our journey together to sequester carbon in meaningful ways. Blessed with a multidisciplinary skill set of development, finance, business, and deep connections globally. The road to your destiny is often a curved line. After a decade on the East Coast, it catapulted me to Hawaii to... Learn more

Frequently asked questions

How does this course work?
This is a free course. Enroll today and get access to all of the materials instantly. The lecture video and other materials are available any time.
How long do I have access to the materials?
For free courses there is no guarantee for how long the course materials will be available.
Is there a certificate of completion?
Certificates of completion are only provided to HeatSpring Membership subscribers. This course has not been approved by any credentialing organizations (NABCEP, AIA, USGBC etc) for Continuing Education Credits (CEUs). This course is for self education purposes only and completion does not indicate a level of professional expertise or credential.
Can I register multiple people?
Yes, this is a free course so you can share this page with other people from your team.

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