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With electricity rates on the rise, New York City residents are looking into greener alternatives to power their homes. A popular energy solution that New Yorkers have been switching to…
Read MoreWith electricity rates on the rise, New York City residents are looking into greener alternatives to power their homes. A popular energy solution that New Yorkers have been switching to…
Read MoreIf you’re the owner of a commercial property or co-op building in New York City, you may be subject to NYC Local Law 97. Passed in 2019, this law sets…
New York City is notorious for being expensive, and electricity costs are no different. But if your utility bills from Con Edison have been higher than usual, you’re not alone….
For us New Yorkers, recent hurricane seasons and this year’s wildfires have been an unfortunate wake up call. It’s no secret that the effects of climate change are here in…
With its bustling streets, dense population, and notoriously high traffic density, air quality in New York City has always been a topic for concern. Air quality here has been improving…
The trend of home electrification has been on the rise in recent years, as homeowners aim to adopt more cost-effective and more environmentally friendly energy solutions. Given the fact that…
As the world becomes more conscious about climate change and carbon pollution, the demand for clean energy solutions has grown. Electrifying your home is one way to reduce your carbon…
NY 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…
If you’re looking for a solar installer in New York City, you may be wondering whether it’s best to choose a large, national solar company or a smaller local installer….
Climate change is a pressing issue across the globe, and New York City is no exception. With its vast population and high vulnerability to natural disasters, NYC has been taking…
Due to Con Edison’s price hikes in recent years, solar energy has become a popular and sustainable alternative to traditional sources of energy in New York City. Even with its…
New York City has some of the best solar tax incentive offerings in the country, reducing the cost of most solar projects by up to 70%. One of these tax…
Following major changes to California’s net metering program, you may be wondering if the current net metering system could be going away in New York too. At a time when…
If you’re a resident of New York City, you’re likely a customer of Con Edison. And you most likely didn’t have a choice in the matter! We won’t sugarcoat it…
As we start the new year, we look forward to finding ways to improve and enrich our lives. In recent years, New Yorkers have increasingly been adopting sustainable lifestyle alternatives,…
Winter is coming…so what does that mean for your residential solar panels (and your wallet)? Here in New York City, the winter months bring more than just cold weather –…
For New York City homeowners, solar power is an excellent way to reduce your carbon footprint and avoid rising electricity rates. In most cases, solar panels can completely power your…
Electric vehicles are quickly becoming a mainstay in New York transportation. If you depend on cars to get you from point A to point B, swapping out your gasoline-powered vehicle…
When it comes to energy, efficiency is the word. The efficiency of your home’s power source makes an impact on both your electric bills and your carbon footprint. If you’re…
The sustainability movement is alive and well here in Brooklyn, and for good reason – being sustainable in Brooklyn is important for the health of our neighbors, city, and planet. …
If you’re looking into solar power for your home, you may have questions about how long you can expect your solar panels to last. You may have heard that solar…
Signed into law by President Joe Biden on August 16th, the Inflation Reduction Act is a huge win for the planet and the renewable energy industry. Here’s what this landmark…
Are you considering solar, but have some concerns about how your system will hold up in the winter or during a hurricane? If you are, you’re not alone. Here in…
Are you a solar owner with a quick question about solar panel maintenance? Are you considering installing solar panels on your home and wondering what kind of maintenance is involved?…
The need for clean energy is more urgent than ever – not just for the planet, but for our wallets too. Last month, Con Edison announced that it expects to…
In 2015, Brooklyn SolarWorks landed in Gowanus with a mission to bring affordable flat roof solar to local homeowners. We’ve overcome barriers to develop industry-leading approaches to permitting, design, and…
NYC is rapidly becoming one of the most sustainable cities in the U.S. Multiple plans for tackling climate change are in the works as New Yorkers are realizing that environmental…
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…
Not 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…
Solar 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 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….
Net 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…
New 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…
If 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…
With 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…
Can 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…
Solar 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,…
Just 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…
Ever wonder what it’s like to install solar on a flat roof? This video will explain our process for carrying out residential NYC solar installations, as well as solar system…
Brooklyn 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…
Starting 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…
If 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…
Company 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…
In 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 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…
At 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…
Does 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…
For 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…
We’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…
We 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…
Find 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…
If 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…
The 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…
Zillow.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…
Extreme 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…
On 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…
Brooklyn 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! 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….