New York City, NYC, Community Solar, YSG Solar
May 8, 2020

Community solar had a slow start to life in New York City, but now, in 2020, it’s finally found its place in NYC. Community solar gardens are popping up throughout all five NYC boroughs and, indeed, throughout the entire state of New York. Thanks to the fantastic work of both NYSERDA and NYSEIA, in conjunction with energy stakeholders, NYC community solar is up-and-running and you can subscribe with ease.



This newfound availability of community solar projects could be a way for energy consumers to save on their utility bills and lessen the financial impact of COVID-19. With the current lockdown measures in place, a community solar subscription is a safe way to go solar and start saving. Community solar offers all the benefits of a rooftop solar panel installation, without the upfront costs of installing the panels on your property in the first place.



NYC has some of the highest utility rates in the United States and these rates are both volatile and likely to increase in the future. Additionally, roughly 75% of NYC homes are not capable of installing traditional rooftop solar. This makes community solar the ideal option for energy consumers looking to avoid increasing utility costs in the coming years—and cut their current utility costs right away.



The Pitkin Project | NYC Community Solar

YSG Solar is now accepting subscribers for our new community solar garden in East Brooklyn, NYC. The project is located within ConEdison territory and is part of NYISO load zone J. It’s called The Pitkin Project and you can find more information here. The Pitkin Project is open to residents of all five NYC boroughs, so get in touch if you’re a residential energy user living in:

 

  • The Bronx

  • Brooklyn

  • Manhattan

  • Queens

  • Staten Island



If you’d like to learn more about NYC community solar, or find the right project, contact YSG Solar today. YSG will assist you in finding the ideal community solar subscription for your unique energy needs. Send us an email, or call at 212.389.9215 to get started.



YSG Solar is a project development vehicle responsible for commoditizing energy infrastructure projects. We work with long-term owners and operators to provide clean energy assets with stable, predictable cash flows. YSG's market focus is distributed generation and utility-scale projects located within North America.



By Shane Croghan

 

Sources:

https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Programs/NY-Sun/Solar-for-Your-Home/Community-Solar/Community-Solar-Map