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Incentives through a participating contractor
The incentive is through a participating contractor and depends on the home. Happy Solar has no upfront cost and no down payment.
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*Estimates based on average solar costs in your area. Actual savings may vary. Immediate savings shown are a conservative 10%; qualifying homes can save up to 40%.
How it works
Replace your electric bill with a lower, fixed solar payment.
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Your panels make the power
Your home uses energy from your solar array instead of NYSEG, RG&E, or National Grid whenever the sun is working.
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A lower solar payment replaces the bill
Your solar payment is 10%–40% less than a typical electric bill. You save from month one when you qualify.
NYS solar program benefits
Only published rules are listed. Nothing here invents a rebate rate. A 2026 cash or loan system does not include a homeowner 30% federal credit.
No upfront cost
No down payment. Installation is not something you write a check for on day one.
Save up to 40% on the electric bill
This calculator shows a conservative 10% first-year estimate. Qualifying homes can save up to 40%.
NYSERDA
Happy Solar works through NYSERDA programs. Eligibility depends on the home and the household.
NYS $5,000 tax credit
New York’s Solar Energy System Equipment Credit is 25% of qualified expenditures, capped at $5,000. It is not automatic — you claim it on Form IT-255 with your NYS return. It is not refundable; unused credit can carry forward up to five years. Confirm with your tax professional.
NY-Sun
NY-Sun is New York’s statewide solar program administered with NYSERDA. Incentive amounts vary by project, location, and remaining program funds. We do not publish a $/W number here because that figure changes.
Federal 30% credit
If you buy or finance the system yourself in 2026, you do not get a 30% federal residential credit. That path ended for systems placed in service after December 31, 2025. This estimate does not add a 30% federal credit. On a PPA or lease, the company that owns the system may still claim 30%. You do not claim it on your tax return. It may show up as a lower monthly payment. Not automatic, and not guaranteed.
Frequently asked questions
Does solar work in WNY with our winters?
Yes. Your system will overgenerate during the spring and summer because we get so much sunlight during those months. You will bank that energy for the winter.
Can I afford solar for my home?
If you qualify and have the right home, there is no upfront cost and you are lowering your monthly electric bill. Think of it like choosing to go to a cheaper gas station.
What incentives do you help me get?
Happy Solar is a participating contractor. Incentives depend on the home. New York offers a state tax credit of 25% of qualified costs, capped at $5,000, claimed on Form IT-255. That credit is not automatic. If you own the system (cash or loan) and it is placed in service in 2026, you do not get a 30% federal residential credit. On a PPA or lease, the company that owns the system may still claim 30%. That is their credit, not something you file. It may lower the monthly payment. It is not automatic.
What is the catch, it seems too good to be true?
Every home and situation is not a good fit. If you have the right home and you qualify, all you are doing is lowering your monthly electric costs.
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