June 1, 2021
New York City is one of the best cities in the world and can be known for challenging construction projects. Commercial, Industrial, Multifamily, and Residential buildings make up most of the building stock in the greater New York City region.
NYC Solar projects require the following approvals:
ConEdison Interconnection/Utility Approval and Final Permission to Operate Letter
New York City Electrical Division Electrical Permit
Structural analysis completed by NYC certified professional engineer
FDNY Fire Department Approval (if applicable)
NYC Landmarks Approval (if applicable)
NYC PTA-4 Property Tax Abatement Submission
NYC EDC/IDA ASTEP Commercial/Industrial Sales Tax Exemption
Questions to Ask Your New York Solar Develop, Solar Integrator, Solar Contractor, and/or Solar Installer
Is your solar engineer self-certifying your NYC solar building permit, or is it going under a standard review with a planning examiner?
How many solar projects has your solar installer completed?
How long does it take from the point you sign a contract until the solar panels are installed?
How long does it take from the point your solar panels are installed until you have a utility permission to operate letter?
YSG Solar has been established since 2010 and has been involved with more solar panel installations than any other company in the New York City region. Working with the right people for your solar construction project can make all the difference. YSG Solar is developing one of the largest community solar arrays on an industrial property in Brooklyn, New York. This New York Community Solar project allows residential and commercial ConEdison ratepayers to receive VDER credits on their ConEdison bills. NYSERDA Quality Solar Installers provide the highest quality installation.