Solar panels in New York
New York has the 25% state income tax credit, NY-Sun NYSERDA rebates, full retail-rate net metering through Con Edison and National Grid, and — for NYC homeowners — the RPTAP property tax abatement. Here is every New York city guide we have built.
New York is one of the strongest solar states in the country. With the federal credit expired, New York's own incentive stack — the 25% state income tax credit (up to $5,000), NY-Sun NYSERDA per-watt rebates, sales tax exemption, and 15-year property tax exemption — makes the case for solar compelling across the state. Con Edison customers in NYC and Westchester, with rates topping $0.30/kWh and the RPTAP abatement, have some of the best solar economics in the US. Upstate homeowners on National Grid have competitive paybacks in the 7 to 10 year range. Long Island homeowners under PSEG's VDER tariff still see strong returns with excellent sun resources.
We have built honest, detailed guides for 30 New York communities and four core topic pages. Find your city or topic below.