Clean Technology and Renewable Energy Accounting
Specialized Accounting for Renewable Energy Companies
The Renewable energy sector is growing fast as businesses and governments invest in fighting against climate change. Whether your focus is solar, wind, hydro, bioenergy, or other clean technologies, you face evolving finance and accounting issues as a result.
Outsourced Renewable Energy Accounting Services
Depending on the stage and needs of your business, we can provide the following services:
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Case Study
See how Scrubbed helped this solar energy company streamline its finances, track project performance, and grow strategically with our accounting and tax support.
Case Study
Your cleantech company is already focused on environmental goals through eco-friendly products or services, but your firm can also benefit from committing to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles across the business.
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Today, the development and scaling up of cleantech and renewable energy technologies can require significant investment.
Case Study
Like many Clean Technology firms, ACES needed additional resources to effectively manage their expanding financial and accounting obligations
“Scrubbed has proven to be a reliable and trustworthy partner. They have constantly met deadlines and showcased their commitment to delivering high-quality work. We are grateful for their contribution to our company’s success and look forward to continuing our partnership in the future.”
Mary Osmond
Director of Legal and External Affairs, Forest Carbon
Ivan Kwan
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Meet Our Clean Technology and Renewable Energy Experts
Michael John David
Director
With more than 7 years of experience in the accounting profession, Michael John David has developed expertise in end-to-end property, fund, and corporate accounting of real estate clients, as well as audit and tax support services.
Djoanne Garcia
Senior Manager
Djo is a senior manager in our Finance and Accounting team, specializing in real estate and cleantech accounting.
Lemmuel Jeremiah David
Senior Manager
Lemmuel has over 6 years of experience in accounting, finance, and auditing. He has been managing Scrubbed’s Real Estate Group, providing accounting services such as financial and investor reporting, consolidation, and audit support.
FAQ
For cleantech companies, outsourcing accounting means hiring a third-party firm to manage accounting tasks such as bookkeeping, financial reporting, grant management, and compliance with industry-specific regulations. Outsourced accounting services are flexible and can be tailored to cleantech needs, including tracking R&D costs, monitoring project funding, managing capital-intensive assets, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
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Cleantech accounting can be complex, involving strict regulations, securing government grants with specific requirements, tracking R&D expenses, and managing complex project funding structures. That takes a lot of time and specialist knowledge. Outsourcing gives you access to accountants with the necessary expertise to help you comply with industry standards, maximize incentives, and allocate resources effectively so that you can focus on innovation, project development, and scaling sustainable solutions.
Outsourcing accounting services offers numerous advantages for cleantech companies:
- Access to cleantech accounting experts: Outsourcing means you gain immediate access to accountants with deep expertise in cleantech financial regulations and tax incentives, grant compliance, and R&D cost tracking.
- Increased efficiency and scalability as projects grow: An outsourced team is flexible and can be scaled up or down depending on the needs of your projects or business growth.
- Enhanced decision-making and financial insights: Cleantech companies can benefit from more accurate and timely financial reporting and performance analysis that give leaders more insight and data for decision-making.
- Focus on core business: Delegating accounting tasks frees your internal teams to spend more time on innovation, technology development, and driving environmental impact rather than managing financial processes.
- Cost control and reduced overhead: Outsourcing reduces costs related to maintaining an in-house accounting team and can also lower the overheads of software, compliance, and reporting.
Outsourced accounting teams from providers like Scrubbed include professionals with extensive knowledge of renewable energy tax credits and expertise working within the complex tax structures found in cleantech projects. Experienced cleantech accountants will also have a thorough understanding of state-specific incentives for renewable energy and clean technology, meaning they can assist your company in maximizing available tax benefits.
Common concerns that cleantech leaders express include the challenges for outsourced providers integrating with existing systems, having the requisite knowledge and experience to manage the complex regulatory environment, and the government grants, tax credits, and R&D incentives essential to cleantech businesses.
Acknowledging these concerns can help you screen potential partners to ensure they have the experience and flexibility to support your business.
Consider outsourcing your accounting when:
- Scaling Operations: Outsourcing gives you immediate access to experienced accountants when your business is experiencing rapid growth, taking on multiple projects, or managing complex funding structures.
- Securing Government Grants or Incentives: Experienced professionals with a deep understanding of grant reporting requirements can help maximize available incentives while staying compliant.
- Managing Multi-Entity Structures: If your business involves partnerships, joint ventures, or complex project financing, bringing on expert support can help you keep the details straight.
Want to learn more?
Let’s discuss how we can help by managing your day-to-day accounting needs, or taking on a larger financial management role, so you can continue to deliver on your mission-critical goals.