Solar Panels in Brooklyn?

Has anyone in Brooklyn gotten solar panels installed on their brownstone’s roof? I know there are incentives for doing it, but not sure how to get started.

maikalee

in Energy Efficiency 10 years and 1 month ago

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rcc147 | 10 years and 1 month ago

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I just installed solar myself at a fraction of the cost of an installation company and can walk you through the process if you post your email address.

Augustiner | 10 years and 1 month ago

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Contact an installer, they will get all the permits and DOB approvals. Currently your will get about 50% of the total cost back. There are special financing solutions. Here is a pretty good writeup of the incentives http://www.brooklynsolarworks.com/incentives/ I met with these guys two weeks ago – they seem pretty good and ambitious. The essence is that after the system is installed, you’ll pay a bit less (for financing and remaining ConEd charge) than you pay currently for ConEd alone. After the system is paid off you will pay significantly less. Maximum size is 6 KW on a regular Brownstone roof.

coopfornow | 10 years and 1 month ago

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There are a few companies that do it. Just call them. they will walk you through the process: www.bestenergypower.com https://star.oursungevity.com My friends used them and are very happy with process and result www.voltaicsolaire.com

resident2 | 10 years and 1 month ago

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There are tax credits still available. The big hurdle in the City is getting the permits from the DOB.

rehaboyan | 10 years and 1 month ago

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Today is the last day to sign up for an evaluation/appraisal/estimate for the current incentives: http://solarizebrooklyncb6.org

Arkady | 10 years and 1 month ago

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There’s a program being sponsored right now by a group at Pratt. You send them your address & they evaluate the potential of your building &, if it’s good, walk you through the process. I didn’t qualify so didn’t keep the info but you could try getting in touch through the school.