NYC, New York City, Community Solar, YSG Solar
May 9, 2020

New York Community solar has emerged as a realistic, viable option for energy users and solar developers alike. After a slow start to life in the state, community solar is now thriving across New York, with new projects coming onto the market regularly. In a place like New York City, where roughly 75% of homes are unsuitable for a solar panel installation, community solar offers an alternative route to cleaner energy and cheaper utility bills.



How Do I Save With Community Solar?

After subscribing to a community solar project, you will receive bill credits on your utility bill. These bill credits, based upon the energy generated by your subscribed portion of the community solar project, will reduce your utility costs each month. You don’t need to install any solar panels at your property and the contract should include terms allowing for the cancellation/transfer of your community solar subscription in the event you wish to do so.



How Do I Sign Up?

The best way to sign up for a community solar project is to speak directly with a developer like YSG. The developer will assist you in finding the ideal project for your needs, based on your geographic location and your specific energy needs. For the most part, if your utility rate is residential, non-residential, or religious, you should be eligible for community solar. Speak to YSG today to confirm your eligibility and find the right project.



The Pitkin Project | NYC Community Solar

YSG Solar’s new community solar garden in Brooklyn, New York, is finally up-and-running, and we’re open for subscriptions. It’s not just for Brooklyn residents though, The Pitkin Project is open to residents of all five New York City boroughs, so please get in touch if you live in:

 

  • The Bronx

  • Brooklyn

  • Manhattan

  • Queens

  • Staten Island

 

The Pitkin Project offers flexible subscription terms and immediate savings on your utility bills. To learn more about this brand new community solar garden, check out this link or get in touch.



Learn More About Community Solar

For an overview of community solar and how it all works, watch our short video below. For any further questions you might have, read the YSG Solar Community Solar FAQ here. Of course, if you’d like to speak with someone directly, feel free to reach out today via phone or email.



If you want to sign up for NYC community solar, or just learn more about how it works, contact YSG Solar today. YSG will find the ideal community solar project 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

https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Programs/NY-Sun/Contractors/Resources-for-Contractors/Community-Solar