Solar Rebates in Brooklyn, New York (2026)

Brooklyn — the most populous borough — is in Con Edison territory and qualifies for the full NYC + NY State + federal solar stack. Brooklyn brownstones and rowhouses typically have flat roofs supporting 5–9 kW systems. Brooklyn solar permitting follows NYC DOB requirements but Brooklyn has slightly faster approval times than Manhattan. The combination of federal 25D + NY-Sun + NY State Tax Credit + NYC SEGS abatement + property tax exemption + sales tax exemption regularly delivers 70%+ effective incentive coverage on Brooklyn solar installs. Brooklyn also has a high concentration of NYSERDA On-Bill Recovery Loan recipients given the borough's mix of single-family, two-family, and small multi-family residences.

Brooklyn solar programs available

Federal 25D (30%)
NY-Sun MW Block (~$0.30/W)
NY State Solar Tax Credit (25%, $5k cap)
NYC SEGS Property Tax Abatement
RPTL §487 Property Tax Exemption (15-year)
NY Sales Tax Exemption
NYSERDA OBR Loan

Full program details, dollar amounts, and stacking math: New York solar rebates.

Brooklyn-specific FAQ

Brownstone flat roof — easier or harder for solar? +

Easier in some ways — flat roofs accept tilted racking with optimal orientation regardless of building orientation. Roof permitting can be more complex due to historic district overlays.

Solar in historic district? +

NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission (LPC) approval required in historic districts. Commercial-grade panels typically rejected; integrated tile solutions sometimes approved. Add 2–4 months to permit timeline.

Two-family or three-family — solar split between units? +

Each owner-occupied unit can claim 25D for their share. Multi-family ownership structures can complicate; consult tax advisor.

Federal pathway

The federal 25D 25D Credit (30% of cost, no cap) applies to Brooklyn solar installations regardless of city or state. See the 25D guide for filing instructions and forms.