Where Preservation Meets Green Energy: Brooklyn's Historic Homes Embrace Solar

Sponsored By Brooklyn SolarWorks

Brooklyn SolarWorks is a Gowanus-based solar design and installation firm serving New York City's homes and businesses.

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Brooklyn’s iconic brownstones are getting a 21st-century upgrade. Thanks to innovative solar technology and installation techniques, owners of historic homes can now join the renewable energy revolution without sacrificing their properties’ classic charm.

Brooklyn SolarWorks has unlocked the secret to blending cutting-edge solar panels with Brooklyn’s treasured architectural heritage. By mastering the art of navigating New York City’s notoriously strict preservation guidelines, Brooklyn SolarWorks’ installations on landmark properties are not just possible, but practical.

What’s in it for owners of Brooklyn’s historic homes? Plenty:

• Slash energy bills: Watch your Con Edison charges plummet as you harness the sun’s power. With net metering, you’ll see retail value energy credits on your monthly statements.
• Boost your property value: Zillow reports that solar-equipped homes are fetching premium prices. It’s like adding a modern amenity without touching your home’s historic façade.
• Go green, stay chic: Join Brooklyn’s sustainability movement while keeping your home’s vintage vibe. It’s the perfect blend of eco-friendly and historically hip.
• Cash in on incentives: New York City is rolling out the red carpet for solar adopters. With federal, state, and city incentives, you could see up to 95% of your installation costs covered. That’s some serious green to save some serious green.

Ready to see if your slice of Brooklyn history can join the solar club? Brooklyn SolarWorks has developed a streamlined process for installing solar on historic and landmarked properties. They include:

• Zero visibility installations: Brooklyn SolarWorks’ tilt rack solar systems use low-profile mounting and strategic positioning to ensure panels are invisible from street level, preserving your home’s historic charm.
• Discreet conduit runs: Brooklyn SolarWorks designs conduit pathways from roof to basement that meet strict visibility requirements for landmarked and historic homes, seamlessly connecting your solar system to the electrical panel.

Sign up this month to ensure your solar installation is completed in 2024, allowing you to claim tax credits sooner and secure federal incentives before potential policy changes following the upcoming election.

Brooklyn SolarWorks provides 24/7 real-time monitoring and a 30-year total system warranty. Visit Brooklyn SolarWorks online to find out more or get in touch.

[Photos by Brooklyn SolarWorks]