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2026 New York State Solar Incentives

New York State solar incentives are now even better!

Governor Hochul announced in her 2022 State of the State of her plans to make New York state a national leader in climate action. This plan includes the framework to power an additional 700,000 New York homes with solar by 2030. 

NYSERDA allocates a rebate to different regions of New York State as an added financial incentive for homeowners who switch to solar energy. These rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The current Upstate Region Residential incentive block has now closed, as of December 17th, 2025.

Image captured on January 5th, 2026

So, What’s Changed?

Once one block of the grant is fully used, the incentive generally drops a grade and rewards less money per watt.
Acting as soon as possible is the best way to maximize your solar savings!
For example, going back to the incentive block chart, block #1 awarded a $1.00/watt incentive back in 2014 – over 5x the final incentive levels! 
The most recent block level at $0.15/watt is now closed, and there is no guarantee of additional incentive blocks added.
Incentives like these are created to incentivize more people to go solar, and in turn, as demand continues growing, the incentive will drop and eventually close.
How Does This Affect You?

To accomplish the Governor’s goal the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) has created a new block grant (as seen above) to incentivize potential homeowners to go solar. Once depleted this block will reward customers with a lower-tier rebate, meaning it’s first-come, first-served. 

What Does This Do For You?

According to NYSERDA Data, this means a typical customer that goes solar can save an additional $1,425 on average (on top of their solar savings!). The block grant structure bases its savings calculations on cents per watt generated by the installed solar system. 

Financing Options for Your Solar Project: 

At Kasselman Solar, we understand the importance of making solar energy accessible and affordable. That’s why we have partnered with reliable financing institutions to help you invest in a cleaner energy future.

First NY Federal Credit Union:
  • We recommend the First NY Federal Credit Union for customers in the Greater Capital District and surrounding areas. They offer solar loans tailored to the specific needs of your home or business!
  • Learn more about First NY Federal Credit Union’s solar financing options and determine your eligibility here! 
The New York Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA):
  • Additionally, NYSERDA offers financing options with a variety of competitive interest rates ranging from as low as 3.99% to as high as 7.49%. These financing options are designed to make going solar more affordable for New York State residents. 
  • Learn more about NYSERDA’s solar financing options and determine your eligibility here!

By taking advantage of these financing options, you can invest in solar energy for your home or business, knowing you have the support of trusted, financial partners!

Are you interested in going solar, or want to learn more about the various incentives and financing options? Get in touch with our team today!

 
Here’s What Else You Should Know:
  • Between the Federal and State Tax credits approximately 50% of the total cost of a solar system is covered.
  • Tax Credits can be carried over for up to 5 years.
  • Solar Batteries are eligible for the federal incentive when installed with a solar system. 
  • The Affordable Solar Program helps allow underserved households and communities to qualify for solar.
Reach out to Kasselman Solar now and see how we can get you started on a path to a brighter future! 
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