Buffalo is one of the least sunny US cities — but it's not without solar opportunity. After the 30% federal ITC and NY 25% state credit (up to $5,000), a $30,000 system nets below $16,500 before NY-Sun incentives. National Grid NY serves the area. Amherst and Hamburg suburbs have workable southern exposure. Rising electricity rates improve payback projections annually.
Buffalo is one of the least sunny US cities — but it's not without solar opportunity. After the 30% federal ITC and NY 25% state credit (up to $5,000), a $30,000 system nets below $16,500 before NY-Sun incentives. National Grid NY serves the area. Amherst and Hamburg suburbs have workable southern exposure. Rising electricity rates improve payback projections annually.
Utility: National Grid NY. Average bill: $105–$145/month. Erie County — eligible for NY state 25% tax credit, federal 30% ITC, NY-Sun Megawatt Block, net metering, and RPTL 487 property tax exemption.
Federal 30% ITC + NY state 25% credit (up to $5,000) + NY-Sun Megawatt Block upfront incentive + net metering via National Grid NY + RPTL 487 15-year property tax exemption + NY sales tax exemption.
Typically 1–2 days to install panels. Interconnection approval from National Grid NY usually takes 6–14 weeks. Your installer manages the process.
2 minutes. No commitment. Licensed NY installers only.