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.
For homeowners in Jamestown, Dunkirk, Fredonia, and Lakewood, high electricity costs are a fact of life. Seasonal rate spikes and unpredictable delivery fees make budgeting difficult, and relying on the grid means being at the mercy of ever-changing utility prices.
This is the reason more homeowners in Chautauqua County are installing solar panels. With Empire Solar, you’re not leasing panels, you’re investing in your home’s future with full system ownership from day one.
Most residents are served by National Grid and NYSEG (New York State Electric & Gas). While these providers keep the power running, they also pass rising costs down to customers.
By switching to solar, homeowners in Chautauqua County can:
Electricity rates vs. national average
Projected electricity costs over 10 years without solar
Average total incentive per household
