At Mpower Solar, we’re proud to call Brooklyn home. Our mission is simple: to help New Yorkers harness clean, renewable solar energy (while lowering your Con Edison bills and keeping more money in your pocket.)

We also believe that supporting local makers and small businesses is just as important as supporting the planet. That’s why we’ve created this Brooklyn gift guide filled with thoughtful, sustainable, and locally-made items from our favorite borough (and where our CEO and founder was born and raised.)

We’ve asked around the office for everyone’s favorite local products and experiences. So whether you’re looking for client gifts, ideas for loved ones, or simply want to shop local this season, here are some Brooklyn-made treasures (and can’t-miss Brooklyn experiences) that embody the craftsmanship, sustainability, creativity, and community spirit that we love to embrace here at Mpower Solar.

Learn more about us and how Mpower Solar is helping New Yorkers like Stephanie install solar.

9 Gift Ideas from Brooklyn Businesses We Love

1. Prospect Park Alliance x Parks Project T-Shirt

Support NYC’s best and most beautiful green space (sorry Central Park) and put your Brooklyn pride on full display with this t-shirt. A perfect gift for family, friends, or anyone who loves the city’s incredible public parks. They also have frisbees!
Follow @parksproject for more gift ideas and  @prospect_park for park and community news

2. Brooklyn Candle Studio’s Brooklyn Escapist Candle

We all need an escape sometimes and this bestselling 2-wick candle from Brooklyn Candle Studio captures the scent of wild sage, cassis, and orange blossom (and we presume a bit of city grit in the best possible way). Their candles come in a nice gift box and are also vegan and free of phthalates and petroleums. 
Follow them for more gift ideas at: @brooklyncandlestudio‍

3. Maptote Brooklyn Coin Pouch

Printed and sewn in Brooklyn, these 100% cotton canvas pouches are perfect for loose change or random treasures—and a great gift under $20. Pretty much everyone in our office has owned and gifted something from Maptote over the years—whether it's a tote bag, dish towel, or card.

4. Raaka Chocolate‍

Raaka makes their small-batch chocolate in Red Hook using unroasted cacao for a more natural, complex flavor. Sustainable sourcing and seriously good chocolate. (Check out their limited edition Momofuku Chili Chocolate Crunch bar—we recommend ordering one for yourself, too!)
Follow them for more gift ideas at: @raakachocolate

5. Brooklyn Roasting Company’s Holiday Coffee Blend

A local favorite with an eco-focus. Their beans are ethically sourced, packaged sustainably, and roasted right here in the borough. Check out their gift tins and limited edition blends. 
Follow them for more gift ideas at: @brooklynroasting

6. FINE & RAW Hazelnut Chunkette Bar

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Also made in Brooklyn, these snack-sized artisan chocolates combine craft, flavor, and sustainability. Bonus: they use organic ingredients.
Follow them for more gift ideas at: @fineandraw

7. Bodega Cat Mug from Brooklyn Made

A reusable, purrfect mug featuring the city’s beloved bodega cats by artist Claudia Pearson (@claudiaillustration). Shop online or in person at The Brooklyn Made Store, an initiative by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce to celebrate local makers across the borough. 
Follow them for more gift ideas and community news at: @bklynmadestore @brooklynchamber

8. The Perfect NYC Slice

Our offices are just a few blocks from one of New York’s best pizza spots—Di Fara on Avenue J. Order online or pick up some of their merch for a true made-in-Brooklyn crowd pleaser. 
Follow them for photos of delicious pizza at: @difaranyc
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9. Bonus Experience: A Night Out at BAM or the Red Hook Barge Theatre

Give a Brooklyn experience instead of another object.

• Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) in Fort Greene offers world-class theatre, film, and dance. Gift a pair of tickets or a membership for a night (or year) of culture. Follow them for events, news, and more: @bam_brooklyn
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• Or try The Waterfront Museum & Barge in Red Hook. This restored 1914 barge hosts live theatre and performances making for a distinctly Brooklyn experience. Follow them for updates and events: @thewaterfrontmuseumbarge

Why Buying Local Matters

When you shop local, you’re investing in your neighbors, keeping dollars in the community, and supporting the small businesses that give Brooklyn its character. At Mpower Solar, we believe sustainability is about creating systems that will keep our communities thriving.

Shop Brooklyn, Shop Local, and Happy Holidays from Mpower Solar

Brooklyn is full of makers, dreamers, and innovators—and we’re proud to power a community that’s as vibrant and creative as the people in it.

Happy gifting,

—The Team at Mpower Solar