Monroe County · New York
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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
11–15 years
Payback Period
$17,000
Avg. System Cost
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. NY-Sun rebate and NY state tax credit make solar financially attractive. Note: the 30% federal ITC expired December 31, 2025.
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 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.
RG&E Net Metering
Net MeteringRochester Gas & Electric offers net metering for Rochester 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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