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Solar Panels for Low Electricity Homes in NYC

New Yorkers are highly energy efficient relative to the national average. And particularly for homeowners who rent one or more floors to tenants – a common arrangement for NYC townhome owners – monthly ConEd bills can be quite manageable.

As a result, compared to their suburban counterparts, many local solar seekers require relatively small systems to meet their needs. However, for most solar companies small-scale installations like these are unappealing and not worth the effort.

But at BSW we see opportunity where others see inconvenience. We have made serving low energy customers a core part of our business and regularly realize projects deemed too small to install by our competitors.

A pair of 4.2 KW tilt rack systems, Park Slope
A pair of 4.2 KW tilt rack systems, Park Slope
A row of 4.5 KW tilt rack systems, South Slope
A row of 4.5 KW tilt rack systems, South Slope
A 15 module tilt rack system, Bedford Stuyvesant
A 15 module tilt rack system, Bedford Stuyvesant
A 12 module tilt rack system, Crown Heights
A 12 module tilt rack system, Crown Heights

Value

Solar incentives and sky high electricity rates make NYC one of the best solar markets in the country. Rebates and tax credits can cover up to 70% or more of gross costs for most projects.

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For full details scroll over the different incentives.

Federal Solar Income Tax Credit

26% of solar system costs can be claimed as a federal income credit. The total credit can be divided among shareholders and owners on a unit equity basis. The credits can be divided over multiple tax years if a client is unable to fully utilize it in a single year. The federal solar income tax credit, which was scheduled to drop from 26% to 22% in 2021, will stay at 26% for two more years.

Your Out-of-Pocket Cost

Up to 70% Covered

NYC Solar Property Tax Abatement

20% of solar system costs can be claimed as a local property tax abatement with the NYC Department of Finance. The abatement is divided into annual 5% installments over a four year cycle. As of August 2020, the NYC PTA has been extended until 2023.

NYS Solar Income Tax Credit

Residential solar owners can claim a $5000 tax credit on their New York State income taxes. The credit can be divided over multiple tax years if a client is unable to fully utilize it in a single year.

NYS Solar Rebate

New York State residential solar projects receive a rebate that reduces their upfront contract price. The rebate declines over time based on the amount of solar installed in different regions of the state. For residential projects in New York City, the state rebate is currently $.30 per Watt of solar installed which reduces out of pocket costs by roughly 5%.

Federal Solar Income Tax Credit

Your Out-of-Pocket Cost

Up to 70% Covered

NYC Solar Property Tax Abatement

NYS Solar Income Tax Credit

NYS Solar Rebate

Let’s Talk

Discuss the numbers with a BSW Consultant today.

Payback Period

5-8 Years

Avg. 25-Year Savings

$35,000

Increased Property Resale Value

Avg. 5.4% (Zillow.com)

Low Cost Financing Options
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BSW
Insurance Package

We’re committed to your system’s performance, monitoring, and payback.

We’ve got you, and your roof, covered.

30-year solar system warranty

30-Year Total
System Warranty

All BSW solor systems come with an industry leading 30-year warranty that covers all aspects of the system including the panels and inverter.

solar power production guarantee

Power Production
Guarantee

We guarantee your solar production. If your system fails to perform as expected, BSW will provide cash compensation to cover the loss in savings.

24/7 solar system monitoring

24/7 Real-Time
Monitoring

Systems report performance data to our monitoring staff who are notified if irregularities occur. Data is reviewed monthly to ensure systems are producing as designed. Customers can also track performance via their individual monitoring portal.

Completion Timeline

Average project completion time from contract signing: 2-3 Months

 

Scroll over project steps for full details.

Assessment & Proposal

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Project Initiation
(1 Month)

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Permit Application
(1 Month)

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System Installation
(1-3 Days)

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Inspection & Meter Swap
(2 Weeks)

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Tax Season

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Assessment & Proposal

BSW survey specialist completes 1-hour home assessment; You review project proposal with BSW solar consultant, and discuss tax credit eligibility with your accountant

Project Initiation
(1 Month)

You choose solar system size, sign contract, pay $3,000 down payment; BSW drafts project plan set and completes professional engineering review.

Permit Application
(1 Month)

BSW submits stamped plan set and building and electrical permit application to NYC Department of Buildings; awaits approval.

System Installation
(1-3 Days)

You schedule convenient day/time & pay remaining installation fee; BSW orders equipment, installs solar system at your home.

Inspection & Meter Swap
(2 Weeks)

BSW schedules ConEd meter swap and DOB electrical and building inspections; You provide access for swap and inspections (1 hour each).

Tax Season

BSW supplies state and federal tax forms; You claim our solar tax credits (& repay bridge loan if needed)

Customer Experience

“Brooklyn Solar Works is a company that has that rare combination of thorough, knowledgeable professionalism and laid-back ease-to-work-with culture. Moreover, they deliver on their promises. The installation was clean and professional and accomplished in one day. Their follow up was meticulous. A pleasure to work with.”
Erik L., Bedford Stuyvesant
“BSW just installed solar panels on my rowhouse in Windsor Terrace. Throughout the process of scoping and building the system, the company was spot on. A large crew - courteous and efficient - completed all the work in less than a day. Workmanship was excellent. There were no hidden extras...Everything was competent and honest. The company lays out initial cost, existing tax rebates and calculates anticipated cost recovery. Actually almost looking forward to summer!”
David H., Windsor Terrace
“These guys were g-r-e-a-t! From the first scouts who discussed the project with us to the electrician and the roofer, to the installers everything went well. We had 15 panels placed on a brownstone roof in a landmarked area without a hitch. They were not only a good team who worked efficiently together and neatly but they recognized that their work is important for our ecological health.”
Riva R.
“I had such a good experience with every man and woman I dealt with at Brooklyn SolarWorks. I have just been reading the other reviews, and everything they say is true. . . Great bunch of dedicated, hard-working, knowledgeable and just plain nice people.”
Phil F., Windsor Terrace

Anatomy of a Solar System

Residential solar systems are surprisingly simple, consisting of only a few main components located on the roof and in the basement. BSW’s experienced installation team can complete a typical project in just one day with minimal disruption to your home and routine.

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