Our Approach

We believe the best business relationships are based upon transparency and collaboration reinforced by an alignment of interests.

Renewable energy investment offers exceptional finacial returns and tax benefits. Few forms of investment provide higher returns with lower levels of risk. 

The Pre-Development process, however can be complex and time consuming. There are also inherent risks and unknowns related to obtaining Utility approvals and receiving competitively solicited incentive awards that are needed to support project economics.  

Greenleaf fairly shares these pre-development risks and uncirtainties with our clients by structuring our compensation to minimize early stage pre-development costs while providing a strong financial incentive to successfully achieve the client’s financial goals and project objectives.  

Base Fees 

Base fees only cover Greenleaf's basic costs incurred through each phase of the pre-development process. This includes our internal resources, filing fees, engineering fees and fees for specialty consultants that may be needed such as environmental engineering professionals, zoning consultants or Grant Application specialists. 

These base fees are are specified in our engagement agreement based on the specific needs of each individual project so there are no surprises during the early stages of project development.

Performance Fees

Upon the successful completion of a project, Greenleaf receives a Performance Fee which is paid by the contractor selected to perform the construction. Performance fees are based on the size of the project and all fees are included in the total project cost basis for calculating State and Federal Tax Incentives and Depreciation.