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Rochester, NY

Rochester homeowners save with NY-Sun incentives and RG&E net metering.

167 days

Sunny Days/Year

$1,400/yr

Avg. Annual Savings

8–11 years

Payback Period

$17,000

Avg. System Cost

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About Solar in Rochester

Why Rochester Homeowners Are Going Solar

Rochester is Monroe County's largest city and a growing solar market in western New York. Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E) serves Rochester and offers net metering for residential solar customers. New York's NY-Sun Incentive Program provides significant rebates for Rochester homeowners.

Rochester's strong university presence and growing tech economy bring environmentally conscious homeowners who are strong solar candidates. The federal 30% tax credit, NY-Sun rebate, and NY state tax credit make solar financially attractive.

SunLynk connects Rochester homeowners with pre-vetted local solar installers who understand Monroe County's permitting requirements and RG&E's interconnection process.

Why go solar in Rochester?

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

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Available Incentives

Solar Incentives for Rochester 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

RG&E Net Metering

Net Metering

Rochester Gas & Electric offers net metering for Rochester 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 Rochester Homeowners

The average Rochester solar system costs $15,000–$21,000 before incentives. After the 30% federal tax credit, NY-Sun rebate, and NY state tax credit, most homeowners pay $6,500–$9,500.

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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