NY-Sun Solar Incentives
Supports New York solar adoption through incentives for systems and community solar participation.
NY-Sun is the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority's flagship solar incentive program, funded through the Clean Energy Fund under a multi-year commitment expanded by a 2021 Public Service Commission order. The program delivers upfront per-watt declining-block incentives structured in megawatt tiers across geographic and market segments. Incentives are available on a rolling bas…
Per-watt declining-block solar incentives for on-site rooftop and ground-mount solar installations and community solar subscriptions, available continuously to residential, commercial, nonprofit, and municipal customers across New York State.
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