Ray · Rochester, NY
“Yes, bottom line, as long as you save .01 versus the normal utility expenses, it’s worth it!”
Western NY solar savings
Ditch the Electric Company.
Replace your electric bill with a lower, fixed solar payment. No down payment required. Get an estimate in 30 seconds.
Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse — NYSEG, RG&E, and National Grid.
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*Estimates based on average solar costs in your area. Actual savings may vary. Immediate savings shown are a conservative 20%; qualifying homes can save up to 40%.
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What homeowners tell us.
Dominic · Rochester, NY
“I’ve had the system for about a year now and haven’t had to pay an electricity bill during that time.”
How it works
Replace your electric bill with a lower, fixed solar payment.
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Incentives through a participating contractor
The incentive is through a participating contractor and depends on the home. Happy Solar has no upfront cost and no down payment.
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Your panels make the power
Your home uses energy from your solar array instead of NYSEG, RG&E, or National Grid whenever the sun is working.
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A lower solar payment replaces the bill
Your solar payment can be 20%–40% less than a typical electric bill when you qualify.
NYS solar program benefits
Only published rules are listed.
Nothing here invents a rebate rate. A 2026 cash or loan system does not include a homeowner 30% federal credit.
No upfront cost
No down payment. Installation is not something you write a check for on day one.
Save up to 40% on the electric bill
This calculator shows a conservative 20% first-year estimate. Qualifying homes can save up to 40%.
NYSERDA
Happy Solar works through NYSERDA programs. Eligibility depends on the home and the household.
NYS $5,000 tax credit
New York’s Solar Energy System Equipment Credit is 25% of qualified expenditures, capped at $5,000. It is not automatic — you claim it on Form IT-255 with your NYS return. It is not refundable; unused credit can carry forward up to five years. Confirm with your tax professional.
NY-Sun
NY-Sun is New York’s statewide solar program administered with NYSERDA. Incentive amounts vary by project, location, and remaining program funds. We do not publish a $/W number here because that figure changes.
Federal 30% credit
If you buy or finance the system yourself in 2026, you do not get a 30% federal residential credit. That path ended for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025. This estimate does not add a 30% federal credit. On a PPA or lease, the company that owns the system may still claim 30%. You do not claim it on your tax return. It may show up as a lower monthly payment. Not automatic, and not guaranteed.
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers before you run the numbers.
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