Rochester gets less sunshine than most NY cities — but the NY state 25% credit + 30% federal ITC make solar viable for motivated homeowners. RG&E (a National Grid company) serves the area with net metering and NY-Sun incentives. Brighton and Pittsfield suburbs have newer construction with good southern exposure.
Rochester gets less sunshine than most NY cities — but the NY state 25% credit + 30% federal ITC make solar viable for motivated homeowners. RG&E (a National Grid company) serves the area with net metering and NY-Sun incentives. Brighton and Pittsfield suburbs have newer construction with good southern exposure.
Utility: RG&E / National Grid. Average bill: $110–$150/month. Monroe 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 RG&E / National Grid + RPTL 487 15-year property tax exemption + NY sales tax exemption.
Typically 1–2 days to install panels. Interconnection approval from RG&E / National Grid usually takes 6–14 weeks. Your installer manages the process.
2 minutes. No commitment. Licensed NY installers only.