The simple explanation is that solar panels capture energy from the sun, send to your house for you to use, and send the extra electricity either to the utility grid (for which you will get credits), or into a battery that you can pull from later. Simple!

Most of us havent shopped around for Solar before so we dont know exactly what to look for. Its Important to focus on what matters and not get confused with irrelevant things

1) System Size- Price is always based on system size, NOT production. This is a common misunderstanding that leads to a lot of confusion. Every company has a different way of calculating production, so its not going to be an apples to apples comparison.

System Size just means how many panels x the wattage of each panel. Example: 10 panels, 400 Watts Each will be a 4000 Watt or 4 KW system.

2) QUALITY QUALITY QUALITY

The last thing you want is to sign up with a company thats dirt cheap and have them take a year to install your job and do poor quality work every step of the way. We all want to be optimistic, but we’ve seen it happen multiple times. Check reviews, and get references.

3) Warranties

Make sure that youre clear about the Roof Warranty, Panel Warranty, Inverter Warranty, And the Labor/Workmanship Warranty.

This depends on your financial situation and goals. Leases and PPAs can be valuable for many people who dont want to take out a loan or want extra peace of mind. On the other hand, many people choose to finance their system because they see that its lower cost in the long run. You should speak to an Energy Expert to help you decide!

Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, are smaller independent living spaces added to an existing property. They can be created in places like a basement, garage, attic, backyard structure, or as an addition to the main home, depending on what is allowed for the property.

In NYC, ADUs can be a great way to create more usable living space, support family members, or add massive value to a home. Because rules, permits, safety requirements, and incentive programs can be complex, Sunny Earth helps homeowners understand their options , government incentives, and navigate the process from the beginning.

Sunny Earth offers high-quality, energy-efficient roofing solutions designed to improve your home’s performance, comfort, and long-term value. Depending on your home and the upgrades you choose, roofing improvements may also be combined with other energy-efficiency programs, such as solar, insulation, or electrical upgrades, to help you qualify for additional incentives and benefits. Often times, the project can be done with $0 out of pocket.

Our team helps you review your options, understand what programs may apply, and create an upgrade plan that helps you get the most value from available roofing and energy-efficiency opportunities.

There are many government incentives, rebates, and programs available for home energy upgrades in NYC, including options for mini splits/HVAC, solar, ADUs, insulation, electrical panel upgrades, EV chargers, roofing improvements, and more.

Because every home and homeowner is different, the available benefits can vary based on your property, location, project type, and eligibility requirements. Sunny Earth helps review your options, identify the programs you may qualify for, and bring everything together into one clear upgrade package so you can take advantage of as many benefits as possible.