Rebates & Forms
With LIPA's rebate, along with New York State's Solar Tax Credit and Federal Tax incentives, businesses can significantly reduce the cost of purchasing a PV system.
LIPA Rebate for Commercial Business
- Must be a commercial electric customer located in LIPA service territory
- LIPA rebates are valid only for new grid-connected PV systems
- $1.30* per watt up to 50 kW with a maximum of $65,000 *
- Commercial entities are eligible to be pre-approved for up to 50kWdc (per 12 month period). Multiple applications will be accepted, but the combined kWdc shall not exceed 50 kWdc.
- Rebates are on a first-come, first-serve basis pending application pre-approval by LIPA
- Download the Solar Entrepreneur Rebate Form (PDF)
- Download Assignment Form (PDF)
** The Maximum Rebate paid by LIPA per metered account will not exceed 50kW DC or 50% of the installed costs, whichever is less.
Federal Tax Incentive
- 30% Commercial Solar Investment Tax Credit through December 31, 2016
- No cap on credit for qualified solar electric property installations installed after 12/31/08
- Five (5) year Accelerated Depreciation schedule
- Federal Tax Credit Form (PDF)
- Federal Tax Credit Form Instructions (PDF)
Real Property Tax Exemption of Solar Generating Equipment
- Real Property (RP-487) Exemption Description (PDF)
- Real Property Tax Exemption Form RP-487 (PDF)
Please note, each county, city, town, village and school district on Long Island may choose to disallow the exemption as noted in NYS Office of Real Property Services Section 4.01 - RPTL Section 487.
- Parallel Generation Agreement Form Less Than 300 kVa (PDF)
- Parallel Agreement Requirements (PDF)
- Independent Power Procedures Greater Than 300 kVa (PDF)
Informational Downloads
Questions?
Call the Energy Efficiency Infoline at 1-800-692-2626.
