New York Solar Incentives
& Tax Credits 2026
New York solar owners: generous state tax credit and full tax exemptions. Discover 4 programs that could save you $7,000–$12,000+ on your solar investment.
Potential Savings
$7,000–$12,000+
Programs Available
4
Avg System Size
7.0 kW
Net Metering
Strong
Available Incentives & Programs
All current solar incentives for New York homeowners
State Solar Tax Credit
25% up to $5,000
One of the most generous state tax credits in the nation. Available for both purchased AND leased systems (10+ year lease/PPA).
NY-Sun (NYSERDA) Rebate
$0.20/watt
Upfront rebate through NYSERDA. May be limited to low-to-moderate income households going forward.
Sales Tax Exemption
Statewide
Full state sales tax exemption on solar energy systems.
Property Tax Exemption
15-year exemption
15-year exemption from increased property taxes due to solar installation.
Net Metering in New York
Full retail rate net metering for systems up to 25 kW. Monthly credit rollover with annual cash-out at avoided cost rate. Transitioning to VDER for some customer classes.
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