Net Metering: The Times Are A’Changing
For New Yorkers considering solar, be aware that Con Edison is changing their Net Metering program. Now is the optimal time to go solar and ensure you receive the full…
Read MoreBSW in the Community: Tiny House Project
May 26, 2021Making solar work on a portable community workshop. At our core, Brooklyn SolarWorks is dedicated to furthering clean energy solutions for New Yorkers. We strive to make sure that solar…
Tesla solar roof in NYC
Mar 31, 2021On this page: Does Tesla customize their solar solution for each home? Where does Tesla install? Does Tesla install on flat roof buildings? Tesla roof tiles vs. LG solar panels?…
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. When the sun is shining, solar panels in…
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 incentives are diminishing or disappearing…
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…
New York Solar Incentives
Jan 15, 2020The 4 Solar Incentives that NYC Homeowners Should Know About Solar incentives and surging electricity rates make NYC one of the best solar markets in the country. Something we love…
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 Solar Works 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….