About Mike Pelzar

Licensed Agent.
Solar Industry Veteran.

15+ years in solar, licensed real estate agent. I understand what makes projects viable and how to protect property owners in long-term lease agreements.

Mike Pelzar
Industrial solar installation

Licensed Real Estate Agent, Executive Real Estate

15+ Years Solar Industry Experience (2008-Present)

Commercial Property & Lease Negotiation Specialist

CT & MA Solar Market Expert: NRES, SCEF, SMART 3.0

Commercial rooftop solar panels

The Dual Expertise Advantage

Most solar brokers understand energy. Most real estate agents understand property. I understand both.

Real Estate Foundation

Licensed professional specializing in commercial leases, property rights, and how long-term agreements affect value and future use.

Solar Industry Background

15+ years in solar: system economics, developer incentives, interconnection, CT SCEF/NRES, MA SMART, and project feasibility models.

Dual Expertise Advantage

Protect your property interests while speaking fluently with developers about economics, interconnection, and program requirements.

Large commercial solar array

Why This Matters for Property Owners

20+ year leases require someone who understands both solar economics and real estate implications.

Fiduciary duty to property owners
Expert in commercial lease structures and property rights
Deep knowledge of CT/MA solar programs and interconnection
Pre-vetted network of credible solar developers
Focus on long-term property value, not just lease payments
Real estate lens on 20-25 year lease commitments
Aerial view of commercial solar

10 Reasons a Licensed Real Estate Agent Beats an Energy Broker

A roof lease is a real property agreement, not just an energy deal. Why real estate expertise matters:

1

Real Estate Contract Expertise

Roof leases involve access rights, easements, assignments, defaults, and remedies. Licensed agents are built for real estate risk, not just 'selling savings.'

2

Protect Property Rights

I optimize for roof access, equipment locations, indemnification, roof warranty protection, termination language, and assignment rights-not just getting a deal signed.

3

Run a True Market Process

I package the site, solicit multiple offers, compare term sheets, and create leverage. Energy brokers often have one buyer and push that path.

4

Screen Out Dead Deals Early

I identify usable area, roof age issues, structural red flags, and interconnection barriers upfront-saving months of wasted time.

5

Speak Both Languages

Owners want simplicity and roof protection. Developers want bankable control. I structure terms both sides can sign.

6

Navigate Future Transfers

20+ year leases collide with building sales, refinancing, and redevelopment. I pre-negotiate subordination, estoppels, and flexibility clauses.

7

Documentation for Lenders & Buyers

I ensure executed leases, site plans, insurance, structural letters, and O&M schedules are ready-reducing friction and protecting resale value.

8

Fiduciary Representation

Licensed standards, owner-first mindset, transparent terms. Institutional property owners value accountability over aggressive brokering.

9

Align with Property Strategy

Sometimes the best solar decision isn't the biggest payment. I consider roof replacement timing, expansion plans, and disposition timelines.

10

Single Point of Contact

If you later sell the building, you already have both the solar lease specialist and commercial agent. Energy brokers disappear after commissioning.

The Bottom Line

Energy brokers understand solar. Real estate agents understand property. I understand both. 20+ year leases require someone who thinks like a property owner, not just an energy consultant.

Commercial solar panels

Background

I spent 15+ years in solar (2008-present) working in project development, sales, and market analysis-learning system economics, developer incentives, interconnection, and state incentive programs.

After transitioning to real estate, I saw the gap: solar brokers understand energy but not commercial leases or property law. Real estate agents understand property but can't evaluate interconnection or developer credibility.

This service bridges that gap-real estate representation with solar industry fluency for CT and MA commercial property owners.

My Approach

I represent property owners-not developers. My network is pre-vetted, but my fiduciary duty is to you. I negotiate terms that protect your rights, preserve flexibility, and prioritize long-term value over developer profitability.

Warehouse solar installation
Executive Real Estate

Licensed with Executive Real Estate

CT-based brokerage with extensive commercial expertise. My affiliation provides market intelligence, legal resources, and professional standards for solar-equipped properties.

Commercial solar array

Let's Discuss Your Property

Schedule a consultation to explore your property's potential for solar roof leasing.

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MIKE PELZAR

Solar Real Estate Specialist

Mike Pelzar is a licensed real estate agent with Executive Real Estate, bringing 15+ years of solar industry experience to exclusively represent residential and commercial properties with solar and energy systems in Connecticut and Massachusetts.

CT License RES.0836693 · MA License 1310026879-RE-S

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