Utility rules, plain English.
New York
State tax credit up to $5,000 (plus a monthly utility CBC charge)
Bill credits still work for most rooftops. There’s also a state tax credit — and a monthly CBC charge by utility.
Bill credits
Most homes credit exports at the normal rate
Monthly CBC
About $1–$1.70 per kW each month, set by your utility (2026)
State tax credit
Up to 25% of qualified cost, capped at $5,000
Sales / property tax
Sales tax exemption common; property tax relief typically 15 years
- CBC is a real monthly line item — we include it so savings aren’t fake.
- NY-Sun rebates for standard homes are mostly closed; LMI rules may still apply.
Electric company
Con Edison
NYC & Westchester
How your bill works
Most rooftops still get normal-rate bill credits. CBC is charged monthly on top.
To get connected
- Utility application + approval
- NYC building rules can add steps
- CBC applies for systems connected after 2021
Insurance
Home / building coverage; co-ops and boards may add their own rules.
Good
- • High rates can mean strong bill offsets
- • State tax credit can help ownership paths
Watch
- • CBC reduces net savings
- • Building approvals can slow projects