Residential

Through the NY-Sun Program, solar is becoming more accessible for residents throughout New York State.

Key Benefits for Homeowners:

  • Upfront Rebates: Participating contractors apply direct NYSERDA incentives to lower installation costs immediately.

  • NYS Tax Credit: Claim a 25% state tax credit (up to $5,000) on your system cost.

  • Affordable Solar: Income-eligible households receive higher rebates to minimize or eliminate out-of-pocket costs.

  • Net Metering Credits: Earn bill credits for excess solar power sent back to the grid.

  • Battery Storage: Pair solar with battery backup to power through outages and capture extra state incentives.

Learn how to get started here. 

Solar for Business

The NY-Sun program offers solar options for small businesses and large commercial and industrial businesses.

Key Benefits for Businesses:

  • Direct Incentives: Per-watt NYSERDA rebates reduce upfront costs for rooftop, ground-mounted, or canopy solar arrays.

  • Tax & Financial Savings: Combine state and federal tax credits with accelerated depreciation (MACRS) to boost project ROI.

  • Incentive Adders: Earn extra funding for installing solar canopies or developing on brownfields and landfills.

  • Storage & Resiliency: Add battery storage to trim peak demand charges and protect critical operations.

  • Community Solar: Earn utility credits without on-site panels if your roof or property isn't suitable.

Learn how to get started here.