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.

$175
Avg Monthly Bill
22.5¢/kWh
Electricity Rate
3.6h/day
Peak Sun Hours
$63,415
Est. 25-Year Savings

Calculate Your Savings in Rochester

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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
$2,100
Payback Period
4.6 years
25-Year Savings
$63,415
Return on Investment
652%

* 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.

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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