By Steve Kasselman, CEO of Kasselman Solar New York’s power grid is approaching a breaking point. NYISO is warning of “dangerously thin” reliability margins starting summer 2026, with NYC facing
Solar energy is one of the most promising and sustainable sources of renewable energy in the world. However, there are still many myths and misconceptions around solar panels that prevent
On July 4th, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill was signed into law – bringing with it sweeping changes to clean energy incentives, including a major shift for residential solar.
Solar adoption by businesses has been growing rapidly, especially in the last decade. Savings are the driving factor for many businesses going solar, however it can be a great investment
Not all solar quotes are created equal! And not every company will tell you what to watch out for when choosing your solar installer. That’s why we’ve compiled this guide
If your electric bill has been climbing higher – or even doubled in cost – you’re not alone. New Yorkers are paying some of the highest electricity rates in the
With the recent freezing temperatures and snowstorms throughout the U.S., it’s important to clear up some of the common myths surrounding solar and energy storage in the winter. Solar systems
With major policy changes on the horizon – bringing utility rate hikes, growing tariffs, and more – the U.S. energy landscape is at a critical point. Year over year, Federal
This month, we are highlighting one of our PV Design Engineers, Mark Bomba. Mark started his career with us at Kasselman 6 years ago and we are excited to see
When researching solar for your home or business, you’re likely coming across NYSERDA, or specifically NYSERDA incentives and rebates. What exactly is NYSERDA, and how does it play a role
This month, we are highlighting Scott Stevens, our Director of PV Design & Engineering. Scott began his career at Kasselman 6 years ago this August and has since made many
As temperatures reach unprecedented levels this summer, the cost of keeping homes cool is pushing many Americans to make difficult financial decisions. NASA stated, July 22nd, 2024 marked the hottest
SunPower, a big name in the U.S. solar industry since 1985, has officially declared bankruptcy in a recent announcement. This decision comes during a challenging year for the company, marked
Today we highlight a recent work anniversary of one of our employees! Julia Greiner is our Lead Engineering Support Specialist and this month celebrates 3 years with Kasselman. During her
When simply walking outside for a few minutes, you can feel the extreme temperatures this week. As the summer of 2024 progresses, New York and its neighboring regions are facing
Local utility company, National Grid has proposed significant rate hikes for gas and electricity. These costs prompt concerns among New York residents and provide a compelling case for switching to solar
Solar is a big decision, as are most home improvement projects. And similarly to other home improvement projects, there is a direct correlation between price and quality. Regardless, the bottom
Going solar is an incredible journey, a sustainability commitment that is as rewarding to the environment as it is to your wallet. But what exactly goes into the price of
If you’ve gone outside recently, or even simply glanced out your window, you’ve seen the hazy smoke blanketing New York and much of the northeast this week. Smoke from hundreds
In August of 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act was signed by President Biden. This act puts forward $370 billion towards lowering the cost of clean energy spending (2). This law
