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Albany, NY

Albany homeowners save with NY-Sun incentives and National Grid net metering.

160 days

Sunny Days/Year

$1,350/yr

Avg. Annual Savings

8–11 years

Payback Period

$16,500

Avg. System Cost

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About Solar in Albany

Why Albany Homeowners Are Going Solar

Albany is New York's capital and a strong solar market in Albany County. National Grid serves Albany and offers net metering for residential solar customers. New York's NY-Sun Incentive Program provides significant rebates for Albany homeowners.

Albany's state government buildings and growing residential base make it a natural solar market. The federal 30% tax credit, NY-Sun rebate, and NY state tax credit combine for strong ROI.

SunLynk connects Albany homeowners with pre-vetted local solar installers who understand Albany County's permitting requirements and National Grid's interconnection process.

Why go solar in Albany?

  • NY-Sun rebate up to $0.20/watt
  • NY state tax credit up to $5,000
  • National Grid net metering
  • 15-year property tax exemption
  • Average payback of 8–11 years

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Avg Rating

500+

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Available Incentives

Solar Incentives for Albany Homeowners

Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit

Tax Credit

Claim 30% of your solar installation cost as a federal tax credit through 2032.

30% of system cost

NY-Sun Incentive Program

Rebate

New York's NY-Sun program provides per-watt rebates for residential solar installations through NYSERDA.

Up to $0.20/watt rebate

NY State Solar Tax Credit

Tax Credit

New York offers a 25% state income tax credit (up to $5,000) for residential solar installations.

25% up to $5,000

National Grid Net Metering

Net Metering

National Grid offers net metering for Albany residential solar customers.

Retail rate credits

Property Tax Exemption

Tax Exemption

New York exempts solar energy systems from local property tax assessments for 15 years.

15-year property tax exempt

Common Questions

Solar FAQ for Albany Homeowners

The average Albany solar system costs $14,500–$20,000 before incentives. After the 30% federal tax credit, NY-Sun rebate, and NY state tax credit, most homeowners pay $6,250–$9,000.

State Incentives

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See the full list of state programs, rebates, and tax exemptions available to New York homeowners.

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