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.
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.
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.
Electricity rates vs. national average
Projected electricity costs over 10 years without solar
Average total incentive per household