Westchester County homeowners pay Con Edison rates of $0.24–$0.30/kWh — some of the highest in the US. Solar ROI here is exceptional: high rates, the NY 25% state credit, 30% ITC, and RPTL 487 property tax exemption (critical in a county with the highest property taxes in America). Con Edison's NY-Sun Megawatt Block fills quickly — act early in the program year.
Westchester County homeowners pay Con Edison rates of $0.24–$0.30/kWh — some of the highest in the US. Solar ROI here is exceptional: high rates, the NY 25% state credit, 30% ITC, and RPTL 487 property tax exemption (critical in a county with the highest property taxes in America). Con Edison's NY-Sun Megawatt Block fills quickly — act early in the program year.
Primary utility: Con Edison — eligible for NY-Sun Megawatt Block and net metering. Average monthly bills: $190–$260/month. Typical payback: 5–9 years.
New York offers a 25% state income tax credit on solar installation costs, up to $5,000. This stacks on top of the federal 30% ITC. Combined, Westchester County homeowners can offset up to $14,000+ in tax liability depending on system size.
NYSERDA's NY-Sun program provides upfront per-watt rebates to reduce system costs. Incentive levels decrease as blocks fill — earlier is better. Your installer applies on your behalf.
Excess solar production earns credits on your Con Edison bill at the retail rate, rolling month-to-month. Your installer handles the interconnection application.
Gross cost: $21,000–$36,000. After 30% federal ITC + NY 25% credit: approximately $11,700–$21,200 net cost, before NY-Sun incentives.
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