In Southeast Brabant, sustainability is not just an environmental imperative; it is a critical response to electrical grid congestion. Restricted grid capacity makes onsite generation, battery storage and smart energy management systems financially compelling — requiring capital with a tenor matched to the payback period.
- Green leases and sustainable debt facilities at preferential rates
- Capital allowances and tax incentives for energy-efficient commercial equipment
- Can be integrated into an existing commercial mortgage facility
What can you finance?
- Thermal insulation, high-efficiency glazing, LED lighting and HVAC climate systems
- Commercial rooftop solar PV arrays
- Battery energy storage systems (BESS) and smart energy management systems
- Fleet charging infrastructure
- Heat pumps and disconnecting from gas
Calculating with payback period, not subsidies
Grants and tax schemes accelerate a business case, but must never carry it. First calculate the investment without schemes on the basis of realistic energy prices and grid constraints. If the payback period falls within the term of the financing facility, the investment is robust; any schemes are then a bonus.
Frequently asked questions
Can I co-finance sustainability improvements within my commercial mortgage?
Often yes, and it is usually the most cost-effective route because the investment increases the collateral value. With an existing mortgage, a facility increase or second mortgage can be arranged.
What if my grid connection is insufficient?
Then the business case shifts from feeding energy back into the grid to self-consumption, storage, and smart charging. That alters the payback period, so ensure the energy calculations are completed before submitting the finance application.