Erie County · New York
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Buffalo, NY
Buffalo homeowners save with NY-Sun incentives and National Fuel net metering.
166 days
Sunny Days/Year
$1,400/yr
Avg. Annual Savings
11–15 years
Payback Period
$17,000
Avg. System Cost
About Solar in Buffalo
Why Buffalo Homeowners Are Going Solar
Buffalo is western New York's largest city and a growing solar market in Erie County. National Grid serves Buffalo and offers net metering for residential solar customers. New York's NY-Sun Incentive Program provides significant rebates for Buffalo homeowners.
Despite Buffalo's reputation for cloudy winters, modern solar panels are highly efficient even in low-light conditions. NY-Sun rebate and NY state tax credit make solar financially attractive year-round. Note: the 30% federal ITC expired December 31, 2025.
SunLynk connects Buffalo homeowners with pre-vetted local solar installers who understand Erie County's permitting requirements and National Grid's interconnection process.
Why go solar in Buffalo?
- NY-Sun rebate up to $0.20/watt
- NY state tax credit up to $5,000
- Rhode Island Energy net metering
- 15-year property tax exemption
- Modern panels work in cloudy conditions
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Available Incentives
Solar Incentives for Buffalo Homeowners
Federal Solar Tax Credit -- Expired
Tax CreditThe 30% federal residential solar tax credit (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025. Homeowners purchasing in 2026 no longer qualify. Solar leases and PPAs are the exception -- the installer can claim commercial credits and pass savings through in the monthly rate.
NY-Sun Incentive Program
RebateNew York's NY-Sun program provides per-watt rebates for residential solar installations through NYSERDA.
NY State Solar Tax Credit
Tax CreditNew York offers a 25% state income tax credit (up to $5,000) for residential solar installations.
National Grid Net Metering
Net MeteringNational Grid offers net metering for Buffalo residential solar customers.
Property Tax Exemption
Tax ExemptionNew York exempts solar energy systems from local property tax assessments for 15 years.
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