Lease Advisory Group — On-Site Renewable Power & Energy Systems

What We Do

Full-Lifecycle Energy Project Development, Under One Roof

Lease Advisory Group (LAG) is a developer of on-site renewable power and energy systems. We work with property owners to unlock two kinds of value at once: generating and saving energy to reduce power costs, and monetizing the renewable energy potential of the site itself — including lease revenue for hosting energy programs.

What sets us apart is that we carry projects across the entire lifecycle. Our long-standing relationships — from equipment manufacturers to engineering contractors to financing institutions — let us deliver a genuine single-stop service, including access to the complex universe of incentives, tax credits, and green financing that most owners can't navigate alone.

Every project reduces on-site energy intensity and carbon footprint, contributes to grid stability, and lays the foundation for future investments like building efficiency upgrades, heat recovery, and EV charging.

The Project Lifecycle We Deliver

Site Selection & FeasibilityScreening, viability analysis, and project underwriting

Development & DesignProject planning, engineering, permitting & approvals

FinancingStructured capital, incentives, tax credits & green financing

Interconnection & ConstructionUtility coordination and bonded contractor execution

OperationsMonitoring, optimization, and long-term asset performance

Solutions

Integrated Energy Solutions for Your Property

Smart. Cost-efficient. Profitable. We design and deliver the right combination of technologies for each site — from a single rooftop to a fully islanded microgrid.

Solar + Battery Storage

Solar PV paired with battery energy storage (BESS) to cut costs, shave peak demand, and keep operations resilient.

Microgrids

AI-managed on-site grids that orchestrate generation, storage, and loads for energy independence and reliability.

Combined Heat & Power

High-efficiency CHP systems delivering power and usable heat — with grid independence and 80%+ total efficiency.

Energy-Efficient HVAC

Modern and solar-assisted HVAC that improves comfort while materially reducing energy bills.

Waste-to-Energy

Converting waste streams into renewable energy, heat, and agricultural value — with environmental remediation benefits.

Water & Heat Recovery

Sustainable water management — desalination, purification, metering — plus heat recovery for hot water and cooling.

Capacity & Demand Management

Avoid peak charges and optimize usage with intelligent capacity planning and demand response participation.

Data Center Energy Systems

Integrated CHP, absorption chilling, BESS, and AI microgrid control for resilient, efficient data center operations — on or off the grid.

Carbon Capture & ESG

Carbon-capture solutions supporting ESG compliance and creating new revenue streams from sustainability.

Who We Serve

Diverse Site Owners. Repeatable Value.

We partner with owners across asset classes — and because our model delivers value per site, it repeats across entire portfolios.

Multifamily & Co-opsLandlords, co-ops & residents

Retail & Shopping CentersMalls & strip centers

Commercial & IndustrialWarehouses, offices & plants

HospitalityResorts & hotels

HealthcareInstitutions & campuses

Data CentersHyperscale to modular AI

Agriculture & CEAGreenhouses & aquaponics

LandownersEnergy lease revenue

Flexible ownership & financing models: Direct Ownership · Third-Party Ownership (TPO) with annual land-lease revenue · Energy-as-a-Service · Public-Private Partnerships · Green Bonds & Incentives. Many of our projects qualify for enhanced support in Qualified Opportunity Zones, LMI census tracts, Federal Energy Communities, and USDA-eligible locations — and we handle that complexity for you.

Track Record

Proven Across Technologies & Markets

Seventeen completed projects — developed, financed, constructed, and sold or operated — with an active pipeline of 50+ MW.

CompletedU.S. Department of Defense

2.1 MW solar — developed, ratified ESA, financed and constructed.

CompletedRural Electric Cooperatives

13 MW and 8 MW solar projects — developed with PPAs secured and sold to investors.

CompletedDans Mountain Solar

24.2 MW DC solar — developed to shovel-ready with interconnection agreement in place.

CompletedFood Centers

Ten 1 MW DC sites — structured financing and ratified PPAs across the portfolio.

CompletedSchools, Camps & Community Sites

Solar and efficiency projects for private schools, church camps, and small businesses.

CompletedEfficiency & Specialty Finance

LED retrofits, CHP, and construction financing including a tire-recycling pyrolysis plant.

In DevelopmentNYC Metro Solar + Storage Portfolio

Rooftop solar and 5 MW battery systems across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester, Long Island & NJ.

In DevelopmentWaste-to-Energy & Agriculture

100 tons/day waste-to-RNG/H₂ facility with CEA greenhouses, plus aquaponics and biomass projects.

In DevelopmentMicrogrids & Utility-Scale

25 MW California solar, 5 MW/20 MWh Maryland BESS, Denver rooftop microgrid, and AI data center power.

Project references, detail, and financials available to qualified partners on request.

Financing

Government & Institutional Financing

Beyond energy development, LAG brings decades of equipment finance expertise to federal, state, and local government — and to the vendors who serve them.

Federal Government Leasing

We understand the federal acquisition process and buying patterns, and structure leases to fit them:

Alternate Payment Plans (APP)
Lease-to-Ownership (LTOP)
Lease-with-Option-to-Own (LWOO)
Straight & step leases

We accept termination liabilities — Termination for Convenience, Non-Appropriation, and Non-Renewal — and provide full-service billing, collection, and option-year renewals.

Municipal & Tax-Exempt Finance

State and local agencies can acquire essential equipment through municipal finance — without stressing credit the way a loan would.

Capital lease with $1 buyout — title transfers at term end
Lower rates than comparable taxable leases
Flexible structures that stretch budgets
Reduced voter-approval requirements

Serving school districts, public universities, hospitals, fire districts, port and airport authorities, water and sewer districts, and emergency services.

Vendor Programs

Master Lease Agreements that help vendors close more business:

Full product payment upfront, on delivery and acceptance
Flexible payment structures enabling sale treatment
Simplified sales process for government customers
Training and consultant access

Fair Market Value lease options are available across all industries, with the lessor retaining title and depreciation benefits.

Assets We Finance

Energy SystemsIT Equipment & SoftwareTelecommunicationsManaged ServicesConstruction & IndustrialHealthcare & LaboratoryMedical EquipmentVehicles & TransportationEmergency EquipmentModular BuildingsOffice Equipment & Furniture

Leadership

The Team

Decades of combined experience across energy development, structured finance, and project delivery.

Howard G. Ulep

Founder & Managing Member

Howard has led Lease Advisory Group for 15 years and is an industry leader in clean energy investing, with over 50 years of experience in project development, structuring, contract negotiation, and delivery. His deep network of vendors, contractors, regulators, and capital providers — notably in solar and energy storage — accelerates development while anticipating bottlenecks before they arise.

Amir Shuja

Partner & Principal

Amir brings over 25 years of experience in capital markets, structured products, and wholesale finance, with the past decade focused on financing and risk for renewable energy projects. He structures long-term offtake and carbon attribute contracts that strengthen project economics, and holds degrees in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering from Cornell University.

Eric Desrochers

VP of Development

Eric is an energy developer and landman with years of experience delivering solar and battery storage projects across the United States. He scouts and qualifies land, navigates zoning and grid access, and builds partnerships with landowners, schools, and municipalities — staying close to evolving legislation and incentives to move projects from concept to reality.

Jack Paez

Development Associate

Jack is a development associate with a background in technology and operations, and a talent for building partnerships that help organizations modernize and scale. He applies that partnership-driven approach to sourcing sites, coordinating stakeholders, and advancing battery storage projects from concept to development.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Does an energy project cost me anything upfront?

In most cases, no. Through Third-Party Ownership (TPO) or Energy-as-a-Service structures, the system is financed, built, and operated with minimal or no capital outlay from you. You benefit through lower energy costs, and in many cases you receive annual land-lease revenue — with an annual escalation — for hosting the system on your property for 20–25 years.

What could my property earn?

It depends on the site — roof or land area, local utility rates, grid access, and the incentive programs your location qualifies for. Sites in Qualified Opportunity Zones, LMI census tracts, Federal Energy Communities, and USDA-eligible areas often qualify for enhanced support. Send us your address and a recent utility bill, and we'll give you an honest read on what's feasible.

How long does a project take?

Timelines vary by size and jurisdiction. Smaller rooftop solar and storage projects typically move from agreement to operation within months; larger projects involving interconnection studies, permitting, and construction run longer. Because we manage the full lifecycle in-house — feasibility, permitting, interconnection, financing, and construction — we anticipate bottlenecks early and keep projects moving.

Who owns and maintains the equipment?

That's up to you. With direct ownership, you own the system and capture the full long-term savings. With TPO or Energy-as-a-Service, the system owner handles operations, maintenance, and insurance — you simply host the system and benefit from the savings and lease revenue. We'll walk you through which structure fits your goals.

What happens at the end of the lease term?

Typical options at the end of a 20–25 year term include renewing the agreement, purchasing the system at fair market value, or having the equipment removed at no cost to you. The terms are defined clearly in the agreement before anything is built.

I'm an investor — how do I engage with your pipeline?

We maintain an active pipeline of development-stage projects with identified revenue streams, demonstrated financial viability, and identified acquirers. Contact us and we'll share project references, detail, and financials with qualified partners.

Turning Properties Into Power Assets