New York Solar Incentives & Tax Credits
Every solar incentive available to New York homeowners in 2026.
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Federal Tax Credit — Expired for Purchases
The 30% federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (Section 25D) expired on December 31, 2025. Homeowners who buy a system with cash or a loan in 2026 can no longer claim it — a $19,659 system that once carried a $5,898 credit now has none.
- ✅ Solar leases and PPAs can still capture a federal credit through 2027 — the installer claims it and lowers your monthly payment
- ✅ State incentives and net metering below still apply to purchased systems
- ✕ No federal credit for cash or financed purchases placed in service after Dec 31, 2025
$5,000
New York State Incentive
New York offers a 25% state tax credit up to $5,000.
Net Metering in New York
New York has Full Retail net metering. Your top utility, Con Edison, credits you for excess solar power fed to the grid.
Policy Type
Full Retail
Electricity Rate
$0.218/kWh
Top Utility
Con Edison
Utility Net Metering Policies in New York
| Utility | Rate/kWh | Net Metering | Capacity Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Grid NY | $0.218 | Full Retail | No overall limit |
| Con Edison | $0.218 | Full Retail | No overall limit |
| Rochester Gas & Electric | $0.218 | Full Retail | No overall limit |
| National Fuel Gas | $0.218 | Full Retail | No overall limit |
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