Prospect Lefferts Gardens Solar

What’s a co-op?

Imagine walking into a solar company’s office with 50 or 100 of your neighbors and saying, “We all want to get solar. What kind of deal can you give us?”

That’s a solar co-op!

In fact, it’s even better than that. In addition to competitive pricing on solar panels, you get:

• Info to help you understand solar. Our vendor-neutral solar experts are here to help you understand how solar works and make the best decision for your energy needs.
• A direct line to ask specific questions. You can call or email us anytime you need help. We’ll be here now and long after you install solar.
• A team that solicits and reviews proposals from solar companies. First, Solar United Neighbors requests bids on your behalf. Then, a committee of your fellow co-op members meet to assess the pros and cons and select the best installer for the group. (Note: If that sounds interesting to you, you’re also welcome to join the selection committee!)
• Community. You’ll join the growing solar movement. You’ll have a built-in network of support and inspiration from others who, like you, are taking a stand for energy freedom and advancing the clean energy economy.
• A bigger impact! Going solar creates jobs, and puts energy production and its benefits back in the hands of the people and contributes to cleaner air and water for everyone. A solar co-op amplifies those outcomes exponentially.

Watch the video below to learn more about our solar co-op process and its benefits, or view our FAQs.

How does a co-op work?

Featured Partners

A full list of our featured partners is coming soon.

Cost & savings

How much does solar cost? How much can you save?

Sample Cash Purchase	4kW	8kW
Average NYC solar co-op pricing ($5.50/watt)	$22,000​	$44,000​
30% Federal tax credit	-$6,600	-$13,200
NYS Tax Credit	-$5,000	-$5,000
NYC Property Tax Abatement (7.5%/year for 4 years)	-$6,600	-$13,200
Net Cost	$3,800	$12,600
Estimated year 1 electricity savings*​	$1,517​	$3,034​
Estimated year 10 savings (cumulative)*​​	$16,169​	$32,338​
Estimated lifetime savings (25 years)*​​	$45,103	$90,206
Net Profit	$41,303	$77,606

Additional Incentives that may be available

• 4% NYSERDA Smart Energy Loan available based on location.
• $0.80/W income qualified incentive.
• For blocks in a Historic District, the NYS Historic Homeownership Rehabilitation Tax Credit of 20% may apply to installations not highly visible from the street.

_{Example Pricing only; Actual system size will vary; *2% electricity price increase per year, 30 cents/kWh electricity rate, -0.5% panel degradation per year, 1,341 yearly kWh production per 1kW of solar, does not include solar renewable energy credits or other production incentives.​}

SAMPLE LOAN PURCHASE* ​	4kW ($22,000) 10 year​​​	4kW ($22,000) 15 year​​​	8kW ($44,000) 10 year​	8kW ($44,000) 15 year​
Monthly electric savings**​	$126	$126	$252	$252
Monthly Loan payment (4%)​	$156	$114	$312	$228
Net monthly payment (4%)​	-$30	$8	-$60	$24
Net Savings (25 years) (4%)​	$22,583	$20,783	$40,166	$36,566
Monthly Loan payment (7%)​	$179	$138	$358	$277
Net monthly payment (7%)​	-$53	-$12	-$106	-$25
Net Savings (25 years) (7%)​	$19,823	$16,463	$34,646	$27,746

*_{Home equity line of credit, interest rate 4 and 7% , 30% down (then take the tax credit)}

_{Example Pricing only. Actual cost depends on system size, interest rate, credit score, & other factors. Prices do not include incentives besides 30% tax credit. ** Reflects year one average savings. Savings will grow each year as avoided utility electricity costs increase.​}

Installers

Updates

Updates

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Events

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Installers

The solar installers for Prospect Lefferts Gardens Bulk Purchase will be posted soon.

Contact us

Contact us

Viv Watts

vwatts@solarunitedneighbors.org

Questions?