Incentivizing Solar in NYS

How much does it cost to install a residential solar system?

That depends on a variety of factors, including system size, roof type, roof slope, and municipal permitting process. Since every home and house is different, we provide here market data from NYSERDA, the most authoritative source on the matter.

In 2023, the median pre-incentive cost for a solar array in Westchester, NY was $31,447 for a 7.2 kW system, according to NYSERDA internal data published here. The median post-incentive cost was $15,658.

Here’s an example how the incentives reduce the total. Toggle any incentive on/off to see the new total.

Most solar installations qualify for NY Sun Residential Block 9, NYS Solar Energy Equipment Credit, and Federal Residential Energy Credit. The Federal Low-Income Bonus Credit and Federal Domestic Content Bonus Credit require special applications.

This tax credit can only be accessed during a specific application window and is only available in low-income neighborhoods and/or for qualifying affordable housing.

No solar module manufacturers have yet qualified for this tax credit, which requires the bulk of the module components, inlcuding the solar cells be manufactured in the United States.