Solar Savings Calculator for Rochester, NY
Homeowners in Rochester pay an average of $175/month for electricity through Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E). With 3.6 peak sun hours per day, solar panels can significantly reduce your energy costs.
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Your Estimated Solar Savings
* Estimates based on 3.6 peak sun hours/day in Rochester, 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 Rochester
Utility & Permits
- Utility Company
- Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E)
- 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 Rochester, 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.
New York State Solar Tax Credit
Generous state tax credit that stacks with the federal ITC.
NY-Sun Megawatt Block Program
Declining block incentive program administered by NYSERDA.
New York VDER (Value of DER)
Advanced net metering replacement that values solar exports based on multiple factors.
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