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Get My Solar Quote → (832) 384-4323Most sites won’t show you a number. Here is what each New York utility charges all-in — supply plus delivery plus riders, not the supply rate on its own. That is the figure solar has to beat.
| Utility | All-in rate | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| NYSEG | 28.6¢ | 23.7% total bill increase requested, under PSC review |
| RG&E | 28.6¢ | Raised 9.9% in May 2025, third consecutive year |
| Con Edison | ~33.8¢ | Among the highest residential rates in the country |
| National Grid | ~20¢ | Delivery up 7.3% April 1 2026 under a 3-year plan |
| Central Hudson | 18–22¢ | Delivery charge 14.554¢ from July 1 2026 |
| Orange & Rockland | tiered | 8.711¢ first 250 kWh, then 10.494¢ |
| PSEG Long Island | ~25¢ | Long Island service territory |
New York is moving from 1:1 net metering to the Value Stack (VDER), which prices exported power by when and where it is produced — typically 60 to 90 percent of the retail rate. New York also offers a 25% state tax credit capped at $5,000 that, unusually, applies to power purchase agreements of ten years or more.
Rates as published August 2026, drawn from New York State Department of Public Service filings, utility tariffs, the New York ISO market data and U.S. Energy Information Administration figures. Utilities reset on their own schedules — check your own bill for the rate on your account.
New York is one of the strongest solar states in the country. Through NYSERDA's NY-Sun program, qualifying homeowners may access incentives, and New York offers a state Solar Energy System Equipment Tax Credit, a sales-tax exemption on solar equipment, and a property-tax exemption on the home value solar adds. New York's Clean Energy Standard targets 70% renewable electricity by 2030.
Net metering credits you for the surplus solar power your system sends to the grid: when your panels make more than you use, you bank a credit; at night you draw it back — for a lower, more predictable monthly bill.
In New York, net metering is offered through utilities like Con Edison, National Grid, and NYSEG. Learn why your electric bill keeps rising →
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Get My Solar Quote →New York’s Solar Energy System Equipment Credit is 25% of your net system cost after the NYSERDA rebate, capped at $5,000, claimed on Form IT-255. Unused credit carries forward up to five years.
What makes it unusual is that it applies to leased and third-party-owned systems, not only purchases. Most state credits require ownership. In New York, a homeowner on a qualifying power purchase agreement of ten years or more can claim it personally — which is routinely left out of solar quotes.
NYSERDA’s NY-Sun Megawatt Block pays a per-watt rebate directly to your installer, who is required by law to pass it through as a reduction in your contract price. Current rates run roughly $0.20 to $0.40 per watt depending on your utility territory and which funding block is open, with adders of $0.40 to $0.80 for income-qualifying households. The blocks decline as they fill, so the rate you get depends on when your application lands.
On the export side, New York is moving from 1:1 net metering to the Value Stack (VDER), which prices exported power by when and where it is produced. Most residential customers still have traditional net metering as of 2026, but under VDER exported credits typically cover 60 to 90 percent of retail — which makes self-consumption and battery storage worth more here than in 1:1 states.
Sources: New York State Department of Taxation and Finance Form IT-255; NYSERDA NY-Sun MW Block dashboards; New York State Department of Public Service.
The 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit under Section 25D ended for systems purchased after December 31, 2025. If you buy a system with cash or a loan in 2026, you cannot claim it. Any site still advertising a 30% federal credit for a homeowner purchase is running outdated information.
What remains is Section 48E, the commercial investment credit. It applies to third-party-owned systems — leases and power purchase agreements — where the system owner claims it rather than the homeowner. That is precisely what makes $0-down possible: the credit stays with whoever owns the equipment.
We would rather tell you that plainly than let you find out at tax time. EnergyPros does not provide tax advice — confirm your situation with a tax professional.
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Yes. EnergyPros matches New York homeowners with vetted, A-rated installers offering $0-down solar (lease/PPA) options — no purchase or loan required.
New York is one of the strongest solar states in the country. Eligibility varies — consult a tax professional.
Net metering credits you for the surplus solar power your system sends to the grid: when your panels make more than you use, you bank a credit; at night you draw it back — for a lower, more predictable monthly bill. In New York, it's offered through utilities like Con Edison, National Grid, and NYSEG.
Incentive programs and eligibility vary by utility and change over time. EnergyPros does not guarantee eligibility for any tax credit, exemption, or incentive — consult a licensed tax professional.
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