The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), through the New York State Energy $martSM program, is providing incentives of $1.75 per watt for the installation of approved, grid-connected, PV systems up to 50kW. Under the NYSERDA program, cash incentives are only available for PV systems purchased through an eligible installer. All Incentives are subject to approval by NYSERDA. As an eligible installer, Kirk Herander of Vermont Solar Engineering is authorized to apply for incentives for approved systems for eligible customers. Eligible customers are those who pay into the New York State System Benefits Charge (SBC).

Contact us at info@vtsolar.com or 1-800-286-1252 for a free customized system design and quote or for more information on this exciting program. 

Incentives are based on direct current module ratings at standard test conditions and are:

$ 1.75 per watt, up to 5kW, for residential grid-connected systems. Maximum system size is 5 kW.

$ 1.75 per watt, up to 50kW, for commercial grid-connected systems. Maximum system size is 50kW

$1.75 per watt, up to 25kW, for non-profit grid-connected systems. Maximum system size is 25kW.

*1kW = 1,000W

   Sample Utility-Intertie 2kW PV System Costs
   Retail value of system: $ 18,000
   Actual system cost after NYSERDA incentive:
        $ 1.75 per watt rebate: $ 14,500    19% savings
      
PV incentives are available for all grid-connected end-uses (building or non-building) and sectors including, but not limited to, residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, institutional, educational and non-for-profit facilities, and government-owned buildings. Incentives provided to customers under this program may not be combined with any other incentive programs offered by NYSERDA, such as a $/watt incentive, designed to directly offset the cost of a PV installation. All systems, system components, and installations must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, codes, licensing and permit requirements, including but not limited to, the New York State Building Code, the National Electric Code, New York State’s Standard Interconnection Requirements and all applicable local ordinances. Additional requirements apply, including a 5-year PV system warranty to the purchaser. All systems must meet the requirements of NYSERDA's PON 716 and are subject to review and approval by NYSERDA.