New York Solar Incentives & Rebates
New York is aggressively pursuing clean energy goals and offers homeowners some of the most generous solar incentives in the nation through the NY-Sun program and more.
Est. Lifetime Savings
$15,000–$35,000
Avg. Electricity Rate
24.2¢/kWh
Free Savings Quiz
60 sec
Available Incentives & Rebates
New York State Tax Credit
New York offers a state income tax credit equal to 25% of your solar installation costs, up to $5,000, providing significant savings on your state tax bill.
NY-Sun Megawatt Block Incentive
NYSERDA's NY-Sun program provides upfront rebates to homeowners based on system size. The incentive amount varies by region and utility territory within the state.
Net Metering
New York's net metering policy credits homeowners at the full retail rate for excess solar electricity exported to the grid, providing ongoing monthly savings.
Property Tax Exemption
Solar energy systems are exempt from property tax increases for 15 years in New York. Your home's value rises without raising your property tax bill.
Sales Tax Exemption
Solar energy systems and equipment are fully exempt from New York's state sales tax, and many localities also exempt solar from local sales taxes.
Community Distributed Generation
Homeowners who can't install rooftop solar can participate in community solar programs and receive credits on their utility bills for their share of a shared solar project.