NYC homeowners may combine NY-Sun incentives, the New York State solar tax credit and the NYC solar property-tax abatement, subject to eligibility. The federal homeowner solar credit is no longer available for 2026 projects. For heat pumps, Con Edison publishes NYS Clean Heat incentives; Con Edison Energy Exchange excludes Brooklyn and Staten Island gas customers.
NY-Sun (NYSERDA)
NY-Sun continues to offer solar incentives whose value depends on location (for example, the Con Edison region), project size and sector. NYSERDA announced on October 14, 2026 a framework for $200 million in additional funding; program details are still being finalized. Residential and nonresidential applications are accepted through December 31, 2030 or until funds are fully committed.
- Customer eligibility
- Incentive levels change by block and region and are not the same for every project. Your installer applies on your behalf; the amount is confirmed in your proposal.
- How Quest helps
- Quest reviews current NY-Sun block levels for your utility region and prepares the application paperwork as part of your project.
Official sources: NYSERDA — NY-Sun (opens in a new tab) · NYSERDA — NY-Sun dashboards and incentives (opens in a new tab)
NY-Sun Affordable Solar
Income-qualified New York households may be eligible for additional solar incentives through NY-Sun's affordable solar offerings.
- Customer eligibility
- Eligibility and amounts are program-specific and based on household income and other criteria set by NYSERDA.
- How Quest helps
- Quest can tell you which documents NYSERDA asks for and include the affordable-solar path in your proposal if you qualify.
Official source: NYSERDA — Paying for solar (opens in a new tab)
New York State solar tax credit, property-tax exemption and NYC abatement
NYSERDA's paying-for-solar page lists a New York State solar equipment tax credit (25%, subject to a cap), a property-tax exemption for solar, and a property-tax abatement for eligible systems in New York City.
- Customer eligibility
- Tax benefits depend on your tax situation, property and local rules. Ask a qualified tax professional before relying on any credit.
- How Quest helps
- Quest provides the system cost and equipment documentation your tax preparer needs.
Official source: NYSERDA — Paying for solar (opens in a new tab)
Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (ended)
The federal Residential Clean Energy Credit is not available for expenditures after December 31, 2025 — the IRS states it is not available for property placed in service after that date. Quest does not advertise a 30% federal homeowner solar credit for 2026 projects.
- Customer eligibility
- Questions about prior-year systems belong with a tax professional.
- How Quest helps
- We price residential projects without assuming a federal homeowner tax credit.
Official source: IRS — Residential Clean Energy Credit (opens in a new tab)
Federal home-improvement and EV-charger credits (ended)
According to the IRS, the Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (which covered heat pumps) applies only to property placed in service before the end of 2025, and the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit (EV chargers) applied to property placed in service through June 30, 2026.
- Customer eligibility
- Confirm any prior-year claim with a tax professional.
- How Quest helps
- Our heat-pump and charger proposals do not assume these federal credits.
Official sources: IRS — Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit (opens in a new tab) · IRS — Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit (opens in a new tab)
Federal commercial clean-electricity credit (Section 48E)
Commercial solar may still qualify for federal investment credits, subject to construction-start and placed-in-service deadlines, prevailing-wage and apprenticeship rules for larger projects, and other requirements. IRS Notice 2025-42 explains how beginning of construction is determined for solar facilities.
- Customer eligibility
- Eligibility and credit value depend on project size, timing, labor compliance, ownership and tax position. Have a qualified tax professional review your project; Quest never guarantees credit eligibility.
- How Quest helps
- Quest provides the schedule, cost and labor documentation your tax advisor requests.
Official sources: IRS — Clean Electricity Investment Credit (opens in a new tab) · IRS — Notice 2025-42 (beginning of construction) (opens in a new tab)
NYS Clean Heat (utility heat-pump incentives)
In 2026, NYS Clean Heat focuses on eligible residential heat pumps, with incentives delivered through your utility and participating contractors. Con Edison publishes its current air-source heat-pump incentives, eligibility rules and caps — currently listed at up to $11,000 for eligible full-replacement projects through an approved contractor.
- Customer eligibility
- Amounts depend on home type, whether the heat pump fully or partially replaces existing heating, weatherization, location and utility. Incentives are paid through approved/participating contractors.
- How Quest helps
- Quest sizes the system and prepares the documentation; we confirm whether we can file the incentive for your utility before you sign.
Official sources: NYSERDA — NYS Clean Heat / Heat Pump Program (opens in a new tab) · Con Edison — Save on a central air-source heat pump (opens in a new tab)
Con Edison Energy Exchange
Energy Exchange can offer up to $20,000 for qualifying electrification measures to eligible Con Edison customers with qualifying gas service lines. According to Con Edison's official page, Brooklyn and Staten Island gas customers are excluded.
- Customer eligibility
- Limited to eligible customers and qualifying gas service lines; check the official page for current territory and measure rules.
- How Quest helps
- Quest can scope the electrification work (heat pumps, wiring and panel upgrades) the program asks for.
Official source: Con Edison — Energy Exchange (opens in a new tab)
NYSERDA Appliance Upgrade Program
The Appliance Upgrade Program currently focuses on income-qualified households: ENERGY STAR heat-pump clothes dryers and the wiring or panel upgrades needed to install them. It is not a general rebate for HVAC, solar or water heaters.
- Customer eligibility
- Income-qualified New York households only; see NYSERDA for current terms.
- How Quest helps
- If you qualify, we can coordinate panel or wiring work alongside your other electrification projects.
Official source: NYSERDA — Appliance Upgrade Program (opens in a new tab)
Con Edison SmartCharge New York
Con Edison's SmartCharge New York program pays enrolled EV drivers rewards for charging off-peak and avoiding summer peak hours.
- Customer eligibility
- Enrollment, vehicle/charger compatibility and reward levels are set by Con Edison.
- How Quest helps
- Quest installs the charger; you enroll with Con Edison directly.
Official source: Con Edison — Electric vehicle rewards (SmartCharge NY) (opens in a new tab)
Con Edison EV charging incentives for businesses and multifamily
Con Edison publishes incentives and guidance for installing and operating chargers at commercial, multifamily and fleet sites.
- Customer eligibility
- Program availability and amounts change; we confirm current terms for your site during the consultation.
- How Quest helps
- Quest handles the electrical design and utility coordination for the charging project.
Official source: Con Edison — Install and operate EV chargers (opens in a new tab)
