Solar Quotes in New York

NY-Sun (NYSERDA)

• NY-Sun incentives go through participating contractors, who usually take the incentive off the price. The incentive amount has to be disclosed in your contract. Source: nyserda.ny.gov (accessed 2026-10-20)
• Upstate: NYSERDA's Upstate dashboard says "Upstate Residential Block 14 is limited to installations located in the NYSEG, RG&E, and National Grid electric service territories." Income-qualified households can get the Affordable Solar Residential Incentive of $0.80/W. Source: nyserda.ny.gov (accessed 2026-10-20)
• Con Edison area: the Con Edison dashboard lists the Affordable Solar Residential Incentive of $0.80/W. Source: nyserda.ny.gov (accessed 2026-10-20)
• Block availability changes, so ask your contractor which block applies when you sign.

Is solar worth it in New York?

It depends on your bill, roof and utility rules. Here is an estimate for a home with a $150 monthly electric bill and a south-facing, unshaded roof, before any incentives:

• Residential electricity averaged an estimated 29.38¢/kWh in New York (January–July 2026), above the U.S. average of 18.19¢ (5 of 51, highest first). Source: EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.B (accessed 2026-10-20)
• Small rooftop systems in New York produced an estimated 1,416 kWh per kW of panels in 2024 (2024 small-scale solar generation divided by average 2023–2024 small-scale capacity). Source: EIA Electric Power Annual 2024, Tables 3.21 and 4.7.B (accessed 2026-10-20)
• Estimated system size: 3.4–4.6 kW, producing about 5,664 kWh a year (estimated).
• Estimated installed cost: $12,000–$20,800 before incentives, using $3.00–$5.20 per watt. Source: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2024 installed prices, 20th–80th percentile; accessed 2026-10-20)
• Estimated simple payback: 6–15 years. Savings depend on how your utility credits exported energy (see above).

Estimates only, based on public data and simple assumptions. Actual production, cost, and savings vary by home, utility, rate plan, and installer. Not a quote, and not a guarantee of savings. Ask your installer about any state, local, or utility incentives that apply. State and local programs: DSIRE.

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A note on the federal tax credit

The federal residential clean energy credit (25D) doesn't apply to expenditures made after December 31, 2025. The IRS treats an expenditure as made when installation is completed. Source: irs.gov (accessed 2026-10-20). This page isn't tax advice.

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