New York incentive guide
Explore solar, heat-pump, battery and EV programs across New York City, Long Island, Westchester and the Hudson Valley. Program rules depend on your utility and project location.
Verified November 2026; programs and funding can change. Incentives, rebates and tax credits depend on your utility, location, income, equipment, project details and program funding at the time you apply. Quest Solar does not guarantee eligibility or amounts and does not provide tax advice; consult a qualified tax professional about tax credits.
For homeowners
Programs that can reduce the installed price, avoid certain taxes or create ongoing value from the electricity your system produces.
Reduces the installed price
Amount varies by region and the open funding block
Your participating contractor applies before installation and shows the confirmed incentive in the proposal. NYSERDA announced another $200 million framework in October 2026, but new details are still being finalized.
Official source: NYSERDA NY-Sun (opens in a new tab)
May reduce New York income tax
25% of qualified costs, up to $5,000
For an eligible solar system at your principal residence. It is nonrefundable, and unused credit may carry forward for up to five years. A tax professional should confirm your eligibility.
Official source: New York Department of Taxation and Finance (opens in a new tab)
Avoids certain taxes
State sales-tax exemption; generally 15 years of property-tax protection
Qualifying residential solar equipment and installation are exempt from New York State sales tax; local sales tax can differ. Real Property Tax Law §487 generally protects the added system value for 15 years, but a locality may opt out or require a payment agreement.
Official source: New York solar tax guidance (opens in a new tab)
For businesses and property owners
State programs, tax treatment and financing that can improve commercial project economics. Federal 48E rules are reviewed separately with your tax advisor.
Reduces project cost
Current rate depends on region, size and funding block
Businesses, nonprofits and multifamily properties may qualify. The contractor reserves the incentive through NY-Sun; current dashboards—not a generic statewide number—determine the value.
Official source: NY-Sun dashboards (opens in a new tab)
Improves project economics
Sales- and property-tax savings may apply
New York lists qualifying commercial solar equipment and installation as sales-tax exempt. Section 487 property-tax treatment is local and may involve an opt-out or PILOT, so Quest verifies the municipality before modeling ROI.
Official source: New York tax expenditures (opens in a new tab)
Heating and cooling
Mini-splits are air-source heat pumps. Rebate eligibility normally depends on the utility account, equipment rating, existing heating system and approved-contractor rules.
Lowers heat-pump installation cost
Utility- and project-specific
In 2026, the statewide Clean Heat path focuses on existing one-to-four-family homes. The incentive depends on utility, system size and whether the heat pump replaces the primary heating system; an approved contractor must submit it.
Official source: NYSERDA Heat Pump Program (opens in a new tab)
Larger help for income-qualified homes
Up to $10,000 for eligible air- or ground-source heat pumps
Available to qualifying households, subject to program rules and funding. The same project cannot stack certain IRA and State Financial Participation incentives.
Official source: NYSERDA homeowner incentives (opens in a new tab)
Supports qualifying new construction
$6,000 per dwelling for eligible air-source heat pumps
Year-one incentives cover eligible new construction, adaptive reuse and substantial renovation projects under 50,000 square feet; a disadvantaged-community bonus and cost cap can apply.
Official source: New Efficient Homes NY (opens in a new tab)
Share your address, utility and goals. We will verify the current programs before preparing your proposal.