New York Solar
88 verified programs, updated 2026-08-08. 7 incentive types.
Residential Solar Tax Credit
Personal Tax CreditResidentialApril 14, 2026
25% for solar-electric (PV) and solar-thermal systems; for third-party owned systems this is in reference to the aggregate amount owed under the contract rather than the amount owed in any single year
Local Option - Solar, Wind & Biomass Energy Systems Exemption
Property Tax IncentiveApril 14, 2026
100% exemption for 15 years (unless local jurisdiction has opted out)
New York Solar Easements & Solar Rights Laws
Solar/Wind Access PolicyDecember 19, 2023
Net Metering
Net MeteringResidentialApril 14, 2026
Up to 25 kW
NY-Sun PV Incentive Program (Residential, Low-Income, and Small Business)
Rebate ProgramCommercial, Construction, IndustrialJuly 2, 2025
Incentive rates step down over time as MW goals are met. Incentive rates as of 7/2/2025 are: Con Edison Region: Residential: fully allocated Nonresidential (0 kW - 1 MW): $0.60/W Nonresidential (1+ MW): $0.50/W Upstate Region: Residential: $0.15/W Nonresidential: $0.25/W Commercial/Industrial: fully allocated Long Island Region: Residential: $0.00/W (MW blocks have been fully subscribed) Nonresidential: $0.00/W (MW blocks have been fully subscribed) *additional adders/incentives are available
Solar Sales Tax Exemption
Sales Tax IncentiveApril 14, 2026
100% exemption from state sales tax
New York City - Residential Solar Sales Tax Exemption
Sales Tax IncentiveLocalApril 14, 2026
100% local sales tax exemption
PSEG Long Island- Commercial Solar PV Feed-in Tariff
Feed-in TariffUtility, Commercial, IndustrialSeptember 9, 2025
Fixed price ($/kWh) will be paid for a period of 20 years based on the Clearing Price determined through the Clearing Price Auction.