NYC pays 38¢/kWh to Con Edison.
Solar changes that.
New York City homeowners pay nearly triple the national average for electricity — and Con Edison raises rates about 8% every year. Solar locks in a lower rate with $0 out of pocket, across all five boroughs.
Con Edison bills two ways — and both keep climbing
NYC homeowners face an electricity rate of 38¢/kWh on average — more than double the national average of around 14¢. Some Con Ed customers hit 52¢/kWh during peak demand periods.
But your supply rate is only half the story. Con Edison splits every bill into two charges: supply (the energy itself) and delivery (the cost to transmit it to your home). Delivery charges in NYC often represent 40–50% of the total bill — and they increase with every rate hike.
Con Edison has raised residential rates by an average of 8% per year. A $280/month bill today becomes over $400/month in 5 years if nothing changes.
Solar offsets the largest variable component — the supply charge — using net metering credits at the full 38¢ retail rate. Most NYC homeowners with solar reduce their Con Edison bill by 70–95%.
Typical NYC Monthly Bill
Illustrative for 900–1,100 kWh/month household in NYC. Actual bills vary by borough and usage.
We install solar across all five NYC boroughs
Every borough in New York City is Con Edison territory — and every single-family home, townhouse, and small multi-family building is a solar candidate.
The Bronx
Strong solar adoption across Riverdale, Pelham Bay, and Co-op City area homes.
Brooklyn
Detached homes in Flatbush, Bay Ridge, Canarsie, and Marine Park — ideal solar candidates.
Queens
One- and two-family homes in Jamaica, Flushing, Howard Beach, and Bayside.
Staten Island
The most solar-friendly borough by density — wide roofs, minimal shading, suburban lots.
Manhattan
Townhouses and row houses in Washington Heights, Inwood, and Harlem neighborhoods.
Does your building qualify for solar?
Solar works best on buildings where the owner controls the roof. Here’s what qualifies — and what doesn’t.
BEST FIT
Single-Family Homes
The ideal solar candidate. You own the roof, you control the decision, and 100% of the production offsets your own bill. Most common in Queens, Staten Island, Bronx, and Brooklyn.
GREAT FIT
2–4 Family Homes
If you own the building, solar works well — production can offset common-area usage, and in some cases owner-unit consumption. Particularly strong in Brooklyn and the Bronx.
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Townhouses & Rowhouses
Often viable if you have a flat or low-slope roof with minimal shading. Common in Manhattan and Brooklyn brownstone neighborhoods. Requires a site assessment.
Three reasons NYC is one of the best solar markets in the US
38¢
Highest rates = fastest payback
Every kWh your panels produce displaces a 38¢ kWh from Con Ed. That math makes NYC solar economics among the best in the country — even accounting for smaller NYC roof footprints.
9 / 5
Strong year-round sun
NYC averages 9 sun hours per day in summer and 5 in winter. Year-round production is strong enough to offset the majority of an average household’s annual consumption.
$0
No upfront cost required
NY’s solar lease and PPA programs mean no capital required. Your monthly solar payment is typically lower than the portion of your Con Ed bill it replaces — savings from month one.
New York stacks incentives specifically for NYC homeowners
Between state programs and net metering, NYC solar is more financially accessible than most people expect.
NY-Sun / NYSERDA Megawatt Block Rebate
A per-watt rebate applied automatically by your installer — no paperwork required. Con Edison territory homeowners in NYC qualify for the current rebate tier. This reduces your system’s effective cost before you see any proposal.
NY State Tax Credit — 25% (up to $5,000)
A direct credit against your New York State income tax — not a deduction. Applied the tax year after installation. Can be combined with other incentives and paid over multiple years if your tax liability is lower than $5,000.
NYC Property Tax Abatement (PTA)
NYC offers an additional property tax abatement specifically for solar installations on eligible buildings — reducing property taxes by up to 5% of system cost per year, for up to 4 years. This stacks on top of the NY State property tax exemption.
NY Property Tax Exemption (15 years)
Solar adds measurable value to your home. NY State law exempts that added value from property tax assessments for 15 years. Your home is worth more; your property tax bill stays flat.
Net Metering — Full Retail Credit at 38¢/kWh
Every excess kWh your panels push back to the Con Edison grid earns a credit at the full 38¢ retail rate. Unused credits roll forward month to month — summer surplus offsets winter shortfall.
From first call to first savings — 5 steps
Free Bill Analysis
We review your Con Edison bills and roof to size your system and project your real savings.
Custom Proposal
System size, production estimate, monthly payment vs. current bill, timeline — all in writing.
NYC DOB & Permits
We handle NYC DOB filings, Con Edison interconnection application, and all permit submissions.
Professional Install
Our licensed NYC crews complete most systems in 1–2 days with minimal disruption.
You Start Saving
Con Edison approves your net meter. Your panels go live. Your bill drops.
Common questions from NYC homeowners
Yes — if you own a single-family home, townhouse, or small multi-family building with roof access, you’re a strong solar candidate. Detached homes in Queens, Staten Island, the Bronx, and Brooklyn make up the majority of our NYC installations. The main requirement is that you own the roof and have decent sun exposure on it.
The key differences are permitting and roof size. NYC requires NYC DOB (Department of Buildings) filings in addition to the standard Con Edison interconnection application — we handle both. Roof footprints in NYC are often smaller than suburban homes, so systems are sized accordingly. The economics still work strongly because Con Edison rates are so high.
Yes. NYC averages around 5 sun hours per day in winter — enough to produce meaningful electricity. Net metering helps significantly: credits earned during sunny summer months (when your panels produce more than you use) roll forward and offset your higher winter bills. Most NYC solar customers maintain positive or break-even credits year-round.
NYC offers a solar property tax abatement that reduces your property taxes by up to 5% of your system’s cost per year, for up to 4 years — effectively a 20% city-level incentive on top of the state tax credit. It applies to eligible one-, two-, three-, and four-family homes. We factor this into every NYC proposal.
Installation itself takes 1–2 days. NYC DOB permitting typically adds 3–6 weeks. Con Edison’s interconnection approval takes 4–8 weeks after installation. Total timeline from signed agreement to live panels is typically 3–4 months. We manage every step and update you throughout.
Ready to cut your Con Edison bill?
We’ll analyze your bill and roof, and show you exactly what solar would cost, save, and earn you — with no obligation. Most NYC homeowners hear back within 24 hours.