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Let's Solar in Bronxville!
Installing solar panels is not always an easy flip of the switch, but with streamlined Village permitting, advanced technology, decreased installation costs and local support programs, this is the perfect time for Bronxville residents to take advantage of tax incentives and assume control of their energy usage and mounting utility bills.
Benefits of Installing Solar Panels on Your Home:
Significant Electrical Energy Cost Savings: Lower or completely eliminate monthly electric bills by generating your own power. Expect a faster return on investment due to high local electricity rates.
Tax Incentives and Rebates: Take advantage of state incentives that help offset initial installation costs. Specifically, reduce your upfront costs using the New York State 25% solar tax credit (up to $5,000) alongside NYSERDA's NY-Sun Program incentives, which your contractor will typically take off the top of your estimate.
Energy Independence: Protect yourself against rising utility rates and grid instability, especially when your solar system is paired with battery storage.
Environmental Impact: Reduce your carbon footprint and reliance on fossil fuels by producing clean, renewable energy.
Maintain your home Aesthetic Quality: The solar industry has shifted away from bulky, industrial-looking panels. Aesthetically pleasing solar technologies integrate seamlessly into a home's existing design and meet neighborhood design standards.
Increased Property Value: Homes equipped with solar energy systems often add home value.
How to Install:
Access your solar potential and get estimates from trusted installers: Sign up through Sustainable Westchester Residential Solarize to learn your home’s solar potential, connect with pre-vetted installers (including those who install on slate roofs), and receive multiple competitive proposals. The Village of Bronxville is a municipal member of Sustainable Westchester. This trusted local guidance program is a helpful resource to use throughout the process.
Receive permit approval from Village of Bronxville: Residents must receive a permit before installing solar panels. The Village has recently revised its solar ordinance, making the process easier and more accessible. You can apply for a solar installation using the Village of Bronxville Solar Energy Application through the local building department. Your contractor will help you file the permit.
Reach out to the Bronxville Green Committee at bxvgreencommittee@gmail.com with any questions or to connect with Bronxville residents who have installed solar panels to learn more!
Helpful Resources
Study your Con Ed bills to determine how much energy you must generate to meet your needs. Click here for tips.
New York State Going Solar Tips & Considerations for Homeowners
Find a contractor: NYSERDA lists contractors who service Westchester County which have met “quality” and “gold quality” standards. Be sure to get multiple bids before making a decision.
Learn about New York State Residential Solar Incentives & Financing
Choose how to finance your project; there are many ways (1) Full-service solar developers: A solar company installs the system and offers financing (2) Solar financing lender: A solar company installs the system but a bank, credit union, utility, or other entity arranges with you to finance it. (3) Third-party ownership: You enter into a “solar lease” or “power-purchase agreement (PPA)” with a company that installs, owns, and maintains the system. You incur no upfront costs and make pre-determined payments, but you’re not eligible for tax incentives. These are complex agreements that should be reviewed by an attorney who is an expert in solar energy.
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