Installer Resources
Sustainable CUNY and the New York City Solar America City Partnership are working with Con Edison, NYSERDA, the NYC Department of Buildings, and the FDNY to shorten and streamline the permitting and interconnection process for installing solar in New York City. The Partnership is also working to educate installers about how to navigate the current process and recently held an installer training at Con Edison's learning center in Long Island City with over 100 attendees. The presentations given at that event are available below and provide useful information on how to navigate each organization's process.
Permitting links
NYC Property Tax Abatement Guidance Document <pdf>
Fire Department NY (FDNY)
The DoB is responsible for enforcing the Fire Code. If you would like to file for an exemption ("variance") to the NYC Fire Code from the FDNY, fill out this form <pdf>.
The NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission
If the solar installation is to be installed on a "Landmarked Building", approval is needed from the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission.
Department of City Planning (DCP)
The DCP is responsible for zoning within the city, which may affect the feasibility of a rooftop solar installation on your building. Talk to your installer about building-specific requirements. To learn more about zoning in the city, visit the Zoning section of the DCP website.
New! Solar Installer Training Presentations February 2012
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
