What is the NYC Climate Mobilization Act?
We’re proud to service New York City for a number of reasons. But, one of the things we love most about NYC is its commitment to sustainability and doing its…
Read MorePost Solar Panel Installation in New York
Apr 1, 2022Not only does going solar benefit the planet, it benefits your wallet too. It will drastically reduce your electric bill, and you can take advantage of some of the best…
Why is Solar Energy Important in NYC?
Mar 30, 2022Solar energy is important in facilitating a clean energy future, which is imperative in the fight against climate change. But the use of solar energy has benefits that extend beyond…
Solar Energy Advantages and Disadvantages NYC
Mar 17, 2022Solar energy provides a lot of benefits to New Yorkers – environmental, financial, and otherwise. But like any kind of investment, there are both pros and cons of solar energy….
Your Guide to Net Metering in New York
Feb 18, 2022Net metering in New York is one of the best financial benefits of switching to solar energy. This program allows you to utilize the excess energy your solar panels produce…
NYC Local Law 92 and 94: What You Need to Know
Feb 14, 2022New York City’s Local Laws 92 and 94 were passed by the City Council in 2019 as part of the Climate Mobilization Act (CMA). The CMA, otherwise known as NYC’s…
Should I replace my flat roof before installing solar panels in NYC?
Feb 1, 2022If you’ve been considering installing solar on your flat roof, you might have been wondering about how the condition of your existing roof could impact an installation. Many homeowners have…
NY Solar Incentives: 4 Incentives for NYC Homeowners
Jan 26, 2022NY solar incentives and surging electricity rates make New York City one of the best solar markets in the country. Something we love about our work is informing homeowners about…
How does the federal solar tax credit work?
Jan 21, 2022With tax season fast approaching, you may be thinking about what tax incentives are available for residential solar. One of the best tax credits to take advantage of right now…
Flat Roof Solar Installation in NYC: Ask These 6 Questions
Jan 18, 2022Can you install solar panels on a flat roofed home in New York City? The short answer is: absolutely! For a long time, local solar contractors avoided installing solar panels…
The Solar Supply Chain: What You Need to Know
Dec 3, 2021Solar is a necessity. It is imperative that we shift our energy needs away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy. This shift needs to happen at an industrial scale,…
New York is Undermining its Climate Goals…But There’s Still Time to Act
Nov 19, 2021Just last month, Governor Hochul committed to increasing New York’s minimum distributed solar energy goal to 10 gigawatts by 2030. New Yorkers elected leaders who passed the Climate Leadership and…
How Does an NYC Solar Installation Work?
Nov 15, 2021Ever wonder what it’s like to install solar on a flat roof? This video will explain our process for carrying out NYC solar installations, as well as solar system monitoring…
BSW in the Community: CHiPS
Nov 1, 2021Brooklyn SolarWorks was founded in 2015 with the goal to make solar appealing and accessible for Brooklyn homeowners. But we understand that homeowners aren’t the only Brooklynites who want to…
A Tax on New York Solar is Coming
Oct 25, 2021Starting next year, Con Edison will be charging new solar customers a Customer Benefit Contribution (CBC) charge. This new charge is effectively a solar tax in New York City. While…
NYC’s Top Solar Myths Debunked
Oct 6, 2021If you’re considering solar, you’ve most likely heard that going solar in NYC is too expensive. Perhaps you’ve heard solar panels won’t hold up during hurricanes or that they make…
Climate Change in NYC: What Clean Energy Can Do
Sep 29, 2021For us New Yorkers, this year’s hurricane season has been an unfortunate wake up call. It’s no secret that the effects of climate change are here in NYC. Our city…
Brooklyn SolarWorks Completes 1,000th Rooftop Solar System Installation
Sep 1, 2021Company launched in 2015 also expands solar rooftop footprint beyond Brooklyn into Manhattan and Queens with 80+ installs. It is extremely fulfilling to know that we’ve installed 1000 solar systems…
Brooklyn SolarWorks COVID-19 Health & Safety Protocol
Aug 10, 2021In light of rising COVID cases in NYC due to the Delta variant, we want to take the time to relay our updated health & safety protocol. We have always…
Solar System Maintenance: A Guide
Jul 29, 2021Are you a solar owner with a quick question about system maintenance? Are you considering solar and wondering what maintenance is involved? This guide is for you! For many NYC…
Urban solar interconnection can be modernized, simplified and standardized
Jun 23, 2021Solar Power World June 18, 2021 | By T.R. Ludwig, CEO and founder, Brooklyn SolarWorks and Colin Mattox, head of product marketing, ConnectDER Over the past decade, while solar has boomed in rural…
BSW in the Community: Tiny House Project
May 26, 2021At our core, Brooklyn SolarWorks is dedicated to furthering clean energy solutions for New Yorkers. We strive to make sure that solar and other sustainable alternatives are accessible to the…
Tesla Solar Roof in NYC
Mar 31, 2021Does Tesla customize their solar solution for each home? The answer is no. The company uses a standardized approach to Tesla solar roof sales, offering four system capacity options. This…
BSW Joins Clean Energy for Biden
Oct 5, 2020For the former Vice President, global warming is an era-defining challenge, and combating it is an economic opportunity. Presidential candidate Joe Biden knows there is no greater challenge facing our…
Solar Battery Storage & Net Metering in NYC
Jul 21, 2020We’ll dive into the current status of net metering in New York City as well as the benefits of solar battery storage. What is net metering? When the sun is…
Brooklyn SolarWorks COVID-19 Operations Policy
May 18, 2020We have always prioritized the safety of our customers, and in these uncertain times, it’s no different. That’s why we are practicing and enforcing best practices for social distancing and self-isolation…
The NY State Historic Tax Credit is Disappearing
Mar 4, 2020Find out which Brooklyn neighborhoods will be affected. NYC is one of the most incentivized areas of the county for solar. Unfortunately some of these solar tax incentives are diminishing…
Goodbye Net Metering – Hello ?
Feb 11, 2020If you own a solar system, it’s likely that you produce excess energy which is returned back to the grid. In New York City, Con Edison compensates you for this…
Spreading Solar Lights to Communities in Need
Nov 19, 2019The best part of Thanksgiving is reflecting on what and who we’re grateful for. This year, Brooklyn SolarWorks pondered the luxury of light. We’re so proud of the fact that…
Homeowner’s Guide to Flat Roof Solar
Oct 22, 2019For years Brooklyn has been stuck in solar limbo. On one hand, there is huge demand in the borough due to sky high electricity rates and growing climate consciousness among…
Zillow.com Reports Solar Boosts Home Resale Value in Brooklyn
Jul 29, 2019Zillow.com compares prices of thousands of solar and non-solar homes. NYC has highest premium among cities. According to an April 2019 study by Zillow.com, Brooklyn homes with solar systems have…
Electrical Self Reliance with Solar
Jul 24, 2019Extreme heat catalyzed the collapse of several power lines this past weekend. The outages were accompanied by fires and floods across America. As these forces worked in tandem, several electrical…
State of Solar on Swiss Public Radio
Jul 19, 2019On Friday Brooklyn SolarWorks hosted Swiss Public Radio correspondent Isabelle Jacobi at our HQ in Gowanus to discuss the state of solar. Following a short tour through our office and…
Sustainably-Minded Brooklyn Businesses
Jul 18, 2019Habana Outpost We adore Habana Outpost for their phenomenal Mexican and Cuban food. Their outdoor eating area is always super high energy and fun, and their menu features all kinds…
Brooklyn SolarWorks featured in NYT Article
Jul 9, 2019Brooklyn SolarWorks was prominently featured in a new article on solar adoption in the New York Times’ Real Estate section on Monday, July 8. Written by staff writer C.J. Hughes,…
Welcome to our new website!
Jun 29, 2019Welcome to our new website! Since first opening our doors in 2015 we have completed over 600 solar projects in Brooklyn and have had thousands of conversations with local homeowners….