New York State Solar Incentives
Take advantage of NY-Sun, state tax credits, and NYSERDA programs to reduce the cost of your solar and battery system.
Available Incentives in New York State
NY-Sun Incentive Program
NYSERDA's NY-Sun program provides direct incentives to reduce the upfront cost of solar installations. Current residential incentives are $0.20/watt DC, meaning a 10kW system would receive approximately $2,000 in upfront discounts.
- Incentives applied as upfront discount at time of installation
- Funding blocks are finite and step down over time
- Rivertown Solar files for this incentive on your behalf
- May be considered taxable income
NYS Solar System Energy Equipment Credit
New York State offers a personal income tax credit equal to 25% of qualified solar energy system expenditures, up to a maximum of $5,000.
- 25% of system cost, up to $5,000 maximum
- Claimed on your NYS income tax return
- Can be carried forward if credit exceeds tax liability
- Applies to primary residence installations
NYSERDA Battery Storage Incentive
Incentives for pairing battery storage with solar installations, helping offset the cost of home battery systems.
- Incentive levels vary by utility territory
- Higher incentives for Con Edison customers
- Must be paired with solar installation
- Helps maximize value of your solar system
Retail Storage Incentive
Additional incentives available for battery storage systems that provide grid services and demand response capabilities.
- Available for qualifying battery systems
- Provides compensation for grid services
- Can stack with other incentives
- Contact us for current program details
Net Metering
New York's net metering policy allows you to send excess solar energy back to the grid and receive credits on your utility bill.
- Full retail credit for excess energy
- Credits carry forward month-to-month
- Annual true-up of unused credits
- Available to all major utilities in NY
Programs Change — Timing Matters
Incentive levels can decrease as funding blocks fill up. Lock in current incentives by starting your project today.
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