Q&A
DOB reports steep decline in solar filings after federal tax credit expiration
New York City Council · Sep 30, 2026 · starts 0:42:37 · 55 sec
Gennaro asks about permit requests after federal subsidies lapsed. Wendy Wan says solar filings fell from about 9,400 in 2024 to 8,500 in 2025 and only 3,300 so far in 2026.
James F. Gennaro
Okay.
James F. Gennaro
Has DOB noticed a reduction in permit requests for solar installations coinciding with the loss of subsidies at the federal level?
Wendy Wan
Yes.
Wendy Wan
Since the federal tax credit was expired last summer, we have noticed a decline.
James F. Gennaro
Okay.
James F. Gennaro
Can you estimate how much of a decline, how much of a drop-off?
Wendy Wan
Sorry, I have the number.
James F. Gennaro
You know, 10% is different than 80%, you know.
Wendy Wan
In 2024, we had about 9,400 solar filings.
Wendy Wan
In 2025, we had about 8,500.
Wendy Wan
In 2026, so far, we've only had 3,300.
Wendy Wan
Oh, okay.
Wendy Wan
So it's a pretty steep drop-off.
Wendy Wan
Right.
Wendy Wan
The year's not over.
James F. Gennaro
Okay, got it.