$228
834 kWh
414 lbs
Average solar panel installation
$26,715
Tax Credit
$5,000Total
$21,715
Average monthly bill without solar
$228Average monthly bill with solar
$0Solar will pay for itself in
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The estimated cost to install solar at your house is $26,715. We calculated this because we think your electricity usage for the year is about 10010 kWh, and a 7.97 kW size solar system on your roof would replace 100% of your usage. We are using an estimated cost of $3.35/W, which we get from Energy Sage.
The current electricity costs for New York State Electric and Gas are 27¢/kWh. So, by replacing 100% of your usage, you’ll save $2,742 throughout the year. If the costs of electricity stay the same, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 9.74 years. If the costs of New York State Electric and Gas electricity rise 3%, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 9.46 years.
Solar installed at your house would generate different amounts of electricity during different months. We estimate that your production would vary from a high of 1080 kWh in March, to a low of 460 kWh in December. For the entire year, we estimate that your 7.97 kW sized system would produce 10010 kWh.
You may be eligible for a state tax credit of $5,000, from the state of New York.
From Department of Energy Data, it looks like 18,786 homes have installed solar panels in your state, New York.
There are 17 solar installers that operate in New York. WattBuy recommends EnergySage and Palmetto.
Upfront Rebates
Battery
Who
Program
Value
Max
Likely
New York City Department of Finance
30% of cost
$250,000
—
New York City Department of Finance
Value
30% of cost
Max
$250,000
Likely
—
New York
Value
up to $6,000
Max
$6,000
Likely
—
Value
100% of cost
Max
—
Likely
—
Solar
Who
Program
Value
Max
Likely
New York City Department of Finance
Value
30% of cost
Max
$250,000
Likely
—
Value
25% of cost
Max
$5,000
Likely
—
Value
25% of cost
Max
—
Likely
—
New York
Value
25% of cost
Max
$5,000
Likely
—
Ongoing Programs
EV Charger
Who
Program
Value
New York State Electric and Gas
Value
$25/year
New York State Electric and Gas
Value
25
Smart Thermostat
Who
Program
Value
ecobee
Value
$50/year typical
Google Nest
Value
$40/year typical
Using this data-driven approach, we have created a machine learning model that can estimate electricity usage and carbon footprint for every home in the US. We then use this information to recommend the best options for you, so you can feel good that WattBuy is recommending something truly personalized.
Our electricity estimations are trusted by our partners at The Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory, as well as many of the biggest consumer brands in the world.