NYC Solar Permitting Process Guide

Sustainable CUNY of the City University of New York formed the NYC Solar Partnership in 2006, working collaboratively with the NYC Mayor’s Office and the New York City Economic Development Corporation to develop and implement comprehensive plans for large-scale solar integration in NYC.  Sustainable CUNY formalized the Smart DG Hub after Hurricane Sandy, engaging solar and energy storage Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and NYC Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to work on creating a pathway to the marketplace for both solar and storage. The DG Hub focuses on facilitating the development of clear solar and storage permitting processes, sharing best practices through workshops and summits, and providing technical assistance tools such as the NY Solar Map & Portal and the Ombudsman program. 

2025 NYC Solar Permitting Process Guide This guide was developed in partnership with NYC agencies to supplement NYC DOB’s Step-by-Step Solar Job Filing Guide, reflecting key changes to the job filing process utilizing DOB NOW: Build, and detailing requirements specific to installing in NYC.