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Buffalo, NY , 14240

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Average Bill

$166

Energy Usage

584 kWh

CO₂ Emissions

361 lbs

Rooftop Solar

Enjoy renewable energy and lower your bill at the same time with rooftop solar. Rooftop solar systems use the sun's energy to generate electricity, which can help you to save money on your electricity bills and reduce your reliance on fossil fuels. Plus, with federal and state incentives available, installing a rooftop solar system can be a cost-effective investment that pays for itself over time. WattBuy has partnered with EnergySage to help you get the best deal on solar. Visit their website through the link provided to learn more about solar options for your home with zero commitment to buy anything.

The cost of solar in Buffalo

Average solar panel installation

$18,982

Tax Credit

$4,746

Total

$14,236

Average monthly bill without solar

$166

Average monthly bill with solar

$0

Solar will pay for itself in

8 years
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Other WattBuy Recommendations for Your Home

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Heat Pumps

Smart Plugs

Estimated Savings

$8

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

1 lbs

Demand Response

Estimated Savings

$17

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

36 lbs

Smart Thermostats

Estimated Savings

$18

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

3 lbs

LED Lightbulbs

Estimated Savings

$7

CO₂ Emissions Reduced

1 lbs

Water Heaters

EV Chargers

Community Solar

Estimated Savings

$17

Understand Your Solar Numbers

Solar costs

The estimated cost to install solar at your house is $18,982. We calculated this because we think your electricity usage for the year is about 7010 kWh, and a 5.67 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.

Current electricity costs

The current electricity costs for National Grid are 28¢/kWh. So, by replacing 100% of your usage, you’ll save $1,988 throughout the year. If the costs of electricity stay the same, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 9.55 years. If the costs of National Grid electricity rise 3%, then your savings will pay for your solar system in 9.27 years.

Solar production throughout the year

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 770 kWh in August, to a low of 290 kWh in December. For the entire year, we estimate that your 5.67 kW sized system would produce 7010 kWh.

Net metering and Incentives

You may be eligible for a state tax credit of 5,000, from the state of New York. The state of New York generally uses Value Stack Rate and Full Retail Rate for net metering. This means that when you produce more electricity than your house uses, the utility will pay you Value Stack Rate and Full Retail Rate for the extra electricity.

Solar in your area

From Department of Energy Data, it looks like 138 homes have installed solar panels in your city, Buffalo. And in the state of New York, 18,786 homes have installed solar panels.

Installers

There are 17 solar installers that operate in New York. WattBuy recommends EnergySage.

Available Incentives

Upfront Rebates

Battery

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

New York City Department of Finance

Solar & Electric Storage Property Tax Abatement (PTA)

30% of cost

$250,000

—

New York City Department of Finance

Solar & Electric Storage Property Tax Abatement (PTA)

Value

30% of cost

Max

$250,000

Likely

—

New York

NYSERDA Energy Storage Incentive

up to $6,000

$6,000

—

New York

NYSERDA Energy Storage Incentive

Value

up to $6,000

Max

$6,000

Likely

—

New York

Energy Conservation Improvements Property Tax Exemption

100% of cost

—

—

New York

Energy Conservation Improvements Property Tax Exemption

Value

100% of cost

Max

—

Likely

—

Heat Pump

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

National Grid

(Electric) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs (Upstate NY) - Ground-Source Heat Pump

$1,500/BTU

$1,500

—

National Grid

(Electric) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs (Upstate NY) - Ground-Source Heat Pump

Value

$1,500/BTU

Max

$1,500

Likely

—

National Grid

(Electric) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs (Upstate NY) - Central/Mini-Split ASHP (Increased)

$1,000–$1,500

$1,500

—

National Grid

(Electric) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs (Upstate NY) - Central/Mini-Split ASHP (Increased)

Value

$1,000–$1,500

Max

$1,500

Likely

—

National Grid

(Electric) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs (Upstate NY) - Ground Source Heat Pump (Full Load Heating)

$1,000/BTU

—

—

National Grid

(Electric) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs (Upstate NY) - Ground Source Heat Pump (Full Load Heating)

Value

$1,000/BTU

Max

—

Likely

—

National Grid

(Electric) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs (Upstate NY) - Air to Water Heat Pump

$800–$1,000

$1,000

—

National Grid

(Electric) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs (Upstate NY) - Air to Water Heat Pump

Value

$800–$1,000

Max

$1,000

Likely

—

National Grid

(Electric) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs (Upstate NY) - Ground Source Heat Pump (Partial Load Heating)

$500

—

—

National Grid

(Electric) - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs (Upstate NY) - Ground Source Heat Pump (Partial Load Heating)

Value

$500

Max

—

Likely

—

Solar

Who

Program

Value

Max

Likely

New York City Department of Finance

New York City Property Tax Abatement (PTA)

30% of cost

$250,000

—

New York City Department of Finance

New York City Property Tax Abatement (PTA)

Value

30% of cost

Max

$250,000

Likely

—

New York

New York State Solar Energy System Equipment Credit

25% of cost

$5,000

—

New York

New York State Solar Energy System Equipment Credit

Value

25% of cost

Max

$5,000

Likely

—

New York

New York State Solar Energy System Equipment Credit

25% of cost

—

—

New York

New York State Solar Energy System Equipment Credit

Value

25% of cost

Max

—

Likely

—

New York

New York State Tax Credit

25% of cost

$5,000

—

New York

New York State Tax Credit

Value

25% of cost

Max

$5,000

Likely

—

Ongoing Programs

Battery

Who

Program

Value

National Grid

NY ConnectedSolutions Battery DR

$50/kW/summer

National Grid

NY ConnectedSolutions Battery DR

Value

$50/kW/summer

Smart Thermostat

Who

Program

Value

ecobee

Community Energy Savings

$50/year typical

ecobee

Community Energy Savings

Value

$50/year typical

Google Nest

Rush Hour Rewards

$40/year typical

Google Nest

Rush Hour Rewards

Value

$40/year typical

How We Crunch the Numbers

1
We estimate every home's electricity usage based on data from a number of public and private data sources, including your electricity distributor and the Department of Energy.
2
We overlay key information about where you live, including weather and climate data about your region, and housing data like when your home was built and how big it is.
3
To figure out your home's carbon footprint, we look at how electricity is generated in your state, like whether your electricity is coming more from coal (very carbon-intensive) or wind (carbon-free).

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.