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Solar + battery installation in New York

Battery-coupled solar is the package that closes most often in New York. Federal Clean Tech ITC (30%) on storage stacks with state net metering. Free quote, ~2 minutes.

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7 kW
Average system size
$3.00/W
Average cost (USD)
8 yrs
Average payback
196+
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Why solar in New York

New York homeowners are going solar to cut rising Con Edison or National Grid bills, and the state offers some of the strongest residential solar incentives in the country. New York provides a 25 percent state income tax credit capped at $5,000, the NY-Sun program provides per-watt incentives through your installer where blocks remain open, and new systems are compensated under the VDER Value Stack framework so exported power earns time- and location-based credits. Note that the 30 percent federal residential tax credit (Section 25D) ended for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025, so most 2026 homeowner purchases cannot claim it; a lease or PPA may let the provider pass through part of the business credit. We are a matching service: tell us about your home and we connect you with vetted local installers who compete for your project, we do not install ourselves.

Incentives & rebates

Net metering: VDER Value Stack compensation (DPS-regulated, major investor-owned utilities)

New residential solar customers at major New York utilities are compensated under the Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) Value Stack framework rather than legacy flat net metering. Exported energy is valued by time-of-use and location-based components including energy, capacity, environmental, and demand reduction credits. A Customer Benefit Contribution charge also applies to new distributed generation customers. VDER rates and terms are set by the New York Department of Public Service and vary by utility and rate class. Con Edison, National Grid, and NYSEG each administer their own tariffs under DPS oversight. Your installer reviews the current compensation structure for your utility and address before the project is quoted.

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Why solar + battery in New York

New York homeowners are going solar to cut rising Con Edison or National Grid bills, and the state offers some of the strongest residential solar incentives in the country. New York provides a 25 percent state income tax credit capped at $5,000, the NY-Sun program provides per-watt incentives through your installer where blocks remain open, and new systems are compensated under the VDER Value Stack framework so exported power earns time- and location-based credits. Note that the 30 percent federal residential tax credit (Section 25D) ended for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025, so most 2026 homeowner purchases cannot claim it; a lease or PPA may let the provider pass through part of the business credit. We are a matching service: tell us about your home and we connect you with vetted local installers who compete for your project, we do not install ourselves.

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How payback works in New York

System cost
$21,000
Estimated net cost
$21,000
Estimated payback
~13.0 years
25-year net savings
~$19,500

These figures are illustrative; your actual quote reflects your roof, sun exposure, and local utility rates.

Cities we serve in New York

12cities with vetted local solar + battery installers.

Frequently asked questions

How much do solar panels cost in New York?
A typical New York home solar system runs around $3.00 per watt installed, so a 7 kW system costs roughly $21,000 before incentives. The New York 25 percent state tax credit (capped at $5,000) can reduce your net cost by up to $5,000. Depending on block availability, a NY-Sun per-watt incentive may reduce the installer price further. The 30 percent federal residential tax credit (Section 25D) ended for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025, so most 2026 homeowner purchases cannot claim it. Your actual quote depends on roof type, shading, utility, and the installer you choose.
What solar incentives are available in New York?
New York offers strong state-level incentives. The New York State Solar Energy System Equipment Tax Credit gives you 25 percent of system cost back, capped at $5,000, on your state return (Form IT-255) with up to five years of carryforward. The NY-Sun Megawatt Block program may provide a per-watt incentive through your installer depending on your region and current block availability. New systems are compensated under the VDER Value Stack rather than legacy flat net metering. The 30 percent federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (Section 25D) ended for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025, so most 2026 homeowner purchases cannot claim it; if you go solar through a lease or PPA the provider may still pass through part of the business credit. Confirm what applies with your installer and a tax advisor.
Does New York have net metering?
New residential solar customers at major utilities are compensated under the VDER Value Stack framework rather than legacy flat net metering. Exported energy earns time- and location-based credits covering energy, capacity, and environmental value, plus a demand reduction component. A Customer Benefit Contribution charge applies. VDER rates are set by the New York Department of Public Service and differ by utility and rate class. Your installer reviews the current VDER tariff for your specific utility and address before quoting.
Is solar worth it in New York?
For most New York homeowners, yes. High electricity rates from utilities like Con Edison and National Grid, combined with the state credit (25 percent, up to $5,000) and any NY-Sun incentive, mean the net cost after state incentives is well below the sticker price. A typical 7 kW system can pay back in the 8 to 10 year range depending on your utility rate and VDER credits. The 30 percent federal residential credit ended after 2025 for purchased systems, but New York is one of the few states where strong state incentives carry the value case on their own. We connect you with vetted installers who model your specific roof, utility, and usage so you can see the real numbers before committing.