Onondaga County · New York
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Syracuse, NY
Syracuse homeowners save with NY-Sun incentives and National Grid net metering.
156 days
Sunny Days/Year
$1,300/yr
Avg. Annual Savings
11–16 years
Payback Period
$16,000
Avg. System Cost
About Solar in Syracuse
Why Syracuse Homeowners Are Going Solar
Syracuse is Onondaga County's largest city and a growing solar market in central New York. National Grid serves Syracuse and offers net metering for residential solar customers. New York's NY-Sun Incentive Program provides significant rebates for Syracuse homeowners.
Syracuse's strong university presence (Syracuse University) and growing economy bring environmentally conscious homeowners. NY-Sun rebate and NY state tax credit make solar financially attractive. Note: the 30% federal ITC expired December 31, 2025.
SunLynk connects Syracuse homeowners with pre-vetted local solar installers who understand Onondaga County's permitting requirements and National Grid's interconnection process.
Why go solar in Syracuse?
- 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
- Average payback of 8–12 years
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Available Incentives
Solar Incentives for Syracuse 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 Syracuse residential solar customers.
Property Tax Exemption
Tax ExemptionNew York exempts solar energy systems from local property tax assessments for 15 years.
Common Questions
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