Solar for Small Businesses in NYC
Runaway ConEd bills can be an outsize factor for any NYC small business’s bottom line. Solar can both lower energy costs and make them more predictable, while communicating a clear environmental commitment to an increasingly climate conscious public.
Local small businesses also enjoy access to special additional canopy rebates and low cost “on-bill” financing supported by New York State. Ask us about both!
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 hover over the different incentives.
Your Out-of-Pocket Cost
Up to 70% Covered
Federal Solar Income Tax Credit
Your Out-of-Pocket Cost
Up to 70% Covered
NYC Solar Property Tax Abatement
Accelerated Depreciation (MACRS)
NYS Solar Rebate
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Ask us about:
- Additional rebates for solar canopies for NYC commercial projects
- Low cost “on-bill” solar financing for small businesses.
5-8 Years
$35,000-$45,000
Let’s Talk
Ask us about:
- Additional rebates for solar canopies for NYC commercial projects
- Low cost “on-bill” solar financing for small businesses.
BSW
Insurance Package
We’re committed to your system’s performance, monitoring, and payback.
We’ve got you, and your roof, covered.
30-Year Total
System Warranty
All BSW solar systems come with an industry leading 30-year warranty that covers all aspects of the system including the panels and inverter.
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 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
Project Initiation
(1 Month)
Permit Application
(1 Month)
System Installation
(1-3 Days)
Inspection & Meter Swap
(2 Weeks)
Tax Season
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)