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.
Electricity costs in Staten Island have consistently increased, making it one of the most expensive boroughs for energy bills. With Con Edison’s rising rates and high delivery fees, more homeowners are looking for ways to cut costs and gain control over their energy expenses.
Unlike other parts of New York City, Staten Island has a high percentage of single-family homes, making solar a realistic and cost-saving solution for many residents.
Empire Solar has been helping homeowners in Staten Island since 2015, providing custom solar solutions that fit each property’s needs. As a NYSERDA Gold Status Certified Installer, we are recognized for our quality installations, customer satisfaction, and long-term reliability.
We take care of everything, from system design and permitting to installation and post-installation support, so you can make the switch to solar without any stress.
Most Staten Island residents are served by Con Edison, which has some of the highest residential electricity rates in New York. In addition to expensive kWh rates, Staten Island homeowners pay substantial delivery fees, which can make up nearly half of the total electric bill.
With energy prices in Richmond County continuing to climb, solar offers homeowners a way to:
Electricity rates vs. national average
Projected electricity costs over 10 years without solar
Average total incentive per household