Cayuga County New York Solar

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Current Incentives and Benefits in Cayuga County

  • Federal Solar Incentive: Covers 30% of your total system cost through the Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC).

  • NYSERDA’s NY-Sun Program: Provides upfront rebates and financing options to reduce installation costs.

  • State Tax Incentive: Offers a tax credit of up to $5,000, directly lowering your state tax liability.

  • 1:1 Net Metering: Allows you to store excess energy your system produces as credits, which can be used when your solar panels aren’t generating enough power.
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Areas We Serve

Cayuga, NY Solar Installation

Homeowners in Cayuga County are seeing higher electricity bills year after year, with little control over rising rates. Whether you live in Auburn, Weedsport, Moravia, or Fair Haven, relying on the grid means paying more for power with no long-term stability.

But solar changes that. Instead of renting electricity from the utility company, you can generate your own power, lock in predictable costs, and protect yourself from future rate hikes. And with New York State and federal incentives covering up to 80% of installation costs, making the switch has never been more affordable.

Electric Providers in Cayuga County

Why Cayuga Residents Go Solar

Most homeowners in Cayuga County are served by NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas) or National Grid, both of which have raised electricity rates significantly in recent years.

Empire Solar has been helping Cayuga County residents transition to solar since 2015. As a NYSERDA Gold Status Certified Installer, we meet the highest standards for quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Unlike companies that push long-term leases, we only offer full system ownership, so you get all the savings and benefits.

✔ Custom Solar System Design to maximize your savings.
✔ Permitting & Local Approvals, you don’t have to deal with paperwork.
✔ Roofing, Electrical Upgrades, and Tree Removal to get your home solar-ready.
✔ Workmanship Warranty, ensuring long-term reliability.

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Electricity rates vs. national average

$24,000+

Projected electricity costs over 10 years without solar

$18,000

Average total incentive per household

Our Cayuga County, NY Clients

This company and its people are great! They walked me through the whole process, they removed trees, and the whole process was seemless and easy. The installation was nice and neat, which totally offset my electric bill, and it's been 3 years of steady power production. It is very easy to get a hold of them if you have questions or need service. I would recommend them over the others any day!!
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Michael N.
Cayuga County New York Resident

Help Center

In Cayuga County, a properly installed residential solar system can generate around 1,100 to 1,300 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year for every 1 kilowatt (kW) of panels installed. That means a typical 8 kW system could produce roughly 9,000 to 10,000 kWh annually, which is enough to cover most or all of the average home's electric usage in this region.

Cayuga County sees around 60 to 80 inches of snow each year, but that has only a small effect on solar performance. Panels are angled and built to shed snow efficiently, and most of the year’s energy production happens during spring, summer, and fall. According to national studies, snow reduces annual solar output by just 3 to 5 percent. Thanks to New York’s net metering program, any excess energy your system generates during sunnier months can be credited toward your winter usage, helping maintain reliable savings throughout the year.

Yes. Electric rates across New York, including in Cayuga County, have increased by over 30% since 2020, according to NYSERDA and local utility filings. Delivery charges and supply costs continue to rise, making solar an effective way to stabilize energy costs long term.