Residential solar · New York City

Solar for New York City homes.

All five boroughs. Flat roofs welcome.

Pictured: our install in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Pick your borough.

Most NYC homes are attached, with flat roofs. Panels sit on a low tilted rack or a raised canopy — no pitched roof needed.

Detached houses with pitched roofs, mostly in Queens and Staten Island, work the classic way.

City permitSolar in NYC is filed with the Department of Buildings, along with an electrical filing by a licensed electrician.Source: NYC Department of Buildings (nyc.gov)
Landmark homesLandmarked or in a historic district? The Landmarks Commission reviews solar — panels are usually set back from the roof edge to stay out of view.Source: NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (nyc.gov)
Credits roll overWith net metering, extra power earns kWh credits on your bill that roll over to future bills.Source: NYSERDA (ny.gov)
Tax abatementA property tax abatement request is filed together with the city’s solar filing.Source: NYC Department of Buildings (nyc.gov)