Solar Savings Calculator for Buffalo, NY

Homeowners in Buffalo pay an average of $172/month for electricity through National Grid. With 3.6 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.

$172
Avg Monthly Bill
22¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
3.6h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$62,161
Est. 25-Year Savings

Calculate Your Savings in Buffalo

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Your Estimated Solar Savings

System Size
7.2 kW
Panel Count
18 panels
Total System Cost
$21,600
Federal Tax Credit (30%)
-$6,480
State Tax Credit (25%)
-$5,400
Net Cost
$9,720
Annual Savings
$2,064
Payback Period
4.7 years
25-Year Savings
$62,161
Return on Investment
640%

* Estimates based on 3.6 peak sun hours/day in Buffalo, NY, system cost of $3/watt, 30% federal ITC, 25% state tax credit, 3% annual electricity inflation, and 0.5% annual panel degradation over 25 years. Actual results may vary.

Local Solar Details for Buffalo

Utility & Permits

Utility Company
National Grid
Permit Cost
$400
Permit Timeline
3-5 weeks
Net Metering
full

System Estimates

Recommended Size
7.2 kW
Panel Count
18 panels
Gross Cost
$21,600
Net Cost (after credits)
$9,720

Available Incentives for Buffalo, NY

Federal Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Reduces federal income tax liability by 30% of the total cost of a solar energy system, including equipment and installation.

30% of system cost

New York State Solar Tax Credit

Generous state tax credit that stacks with the federal ITC.

25% of cost, up to $5,000

NY-Sun Megawatt Block Program

Declining block incentive program administered by NYSERDA.

$0.20-0.40/W upfront incentive

New York VDER (Value of DER)

Advanced net metering replacement that values solar exports based on multiple factors.

Value stack based on time, location, and grid benefit

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