Solar Entrepreneur Program Rebates & Incentives

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
  • $3.50  per watt up to 10 kW with a maximum of $35,000
  • $1.50 per watt for greater than 10 kW to 50 kW PV systems with a maximum of $60,000
  • $1.00 per watt for greater than 50 kW to 100 kW PV systems with a maximum of $50,000
  • Maximum Rebate amount is $145,000
  • Rebates are on a first-come, first-serve basis pending application pre-approval by LIPA
  • Download the Solar Entrepreneur Rebate Form
Commercial Capped at 100 kW
First 10 kW.......................................... $3.50/watt
11-50 kW............................................. $1.50/watt
51 to 100 kW....................................... $1.00/watt

*The Maximum Rebate paid by LIPA per metered account will not exceed 100kW DC or 50% of the installed costs, whichever is less.

Federal Tax Incentive

  • 30% Residential 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
  • Download the Federal Tax Credit Form

 

Last Updated: 11/10/2009