New York

New York State Solar Policy Resources

• Official SEIA State Affiliate – New York Solar Energy Industries Association (NYSEIA)

• DSIRE incentives database – New York – Search a public clearinghouse for specific solar energy incentives in New York and across the United States

• New York Solar Panels Overview – Learn about the history of solar policy in New York, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage

• New York State Assembly – Track pending legislation affecting solar energy, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in New York

• New York State Energy Research & Development Authority – Find a wide variety of information on state government energy programs, research, policy, projects, energy-saving strategies and energy-related statistics

• New York State Public Service Commission – Learn about the governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of New York public utilities

• Solar Panel Cost in New York – Learn about the history of solar policy in New York, along with up-to-date pricing information on EnergySage

• Solar Rebates & Incentives in New York – Check out EnergySage’s list of key solar incentives in New York to see what programs you can benefit from

• U.S. Energy Information Administration – New York State Profile – Explore official energy statistics, including data on electricity supply and demand, from the U.S. government

New York Energy Storage Policy and Market Overview

With a wide array of resources, funding, and partnerships, New York is one of the states leading the nation in energy storage policy. State demonstration programs, equity policies, and incentives are accelerating procurement. The responsive regulatory environment is sustaining a competitive environment for prolonged ESS procurement and grid resilience.

In 2024, The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) issued an Order establishing a new 6 GW energy storage mandate by 2030, and a 20% LDES goal (8-hr plus). As of 2024, the state has a storage capacity of 386 MW and is a leader in C&I installations. State funded demonstration programs for LDES, BTM incentives, and the developing Index Storage Credit Mechanism will continue to support storage deployment.

New York prioritizes integrating energy equity and environmental justice into program design. Prevailing wage and a 35% mandate of ESS in disadvantaged communities supports workforce development and a fair distribution of storage benefits.

New York Energy Storage Policy Resources

• New York Energy Storage Program – New York Energy Storage programs, data maps, and resources for businesses, homeowners, utilities, contractors, and researchers.
• Market BRIDGE Incentive Program Dashboard – NYSERDA administered incentives, open and closed blocks, rates, and budget availability.
• Value Distributed Energy Resource Compensation (VDER) – New York’s Distributed Energy Resource net metering mechanism and monetary crediting system for solar and demand-response technologies.
• Long Island Battery Storage Incentives – PSEG Long Island offered battery storage incentives for single-family residential and commercial property types.
• Energy Conservation Improvements Property Tax Exemption – Property tax exemptions for renewable energy and storage technologies. Check the directory of municipalities opting-in and out of this tax policy.
• NYSERDA Open Solicitations and Funding Opportunities– Explore current funding opportunities through NYSERDA for renewable energy, energy storage, and more.
• Reforming the Energy Vision Initiative (REV) – Comprehensive demonstration initiative by New York to invest in clean and renewable energy.
• NY-BEST – Energy storage deployment tools, policy guides, funding opportunities and the BRIDGE – “Business Resources to Innovate, Develop, Grow and Excel” Program.
• Solar Electric Generating Systems Tax Abatement Program (NYC) – Learn about four-year tax incentives for commercial and residential solar and energy storage systems deployed in New York City.
• DSIRE Incentives Database New York – Clearinghouse for financial incentives, regulations, and rebates for energy storage and lithium-ion technologies in New York and across the United States.
• Pacific Northwest National Laboratories Energy Storage Policy Database – Map of information on Procurement, Regulatory, Demonstration, Incentive, and Interconnection policies in New York and across the United States.
• New York Energy Storage Rebates & Incentives – EnergySage’s list of key storage incentives and rebates and see what programs you can benefit from.
• Energy Storage Cost in New York – Up-to-date storage and solar-plus-storage pricing and find installers in New York on EnergySage.
• New York State Assembly – Pending, passed, and historical legislation affecting energy storage and battery systems, locate and contact individual legislators, and stay up to date on current legislative issues in New York.
• New York Department of Public Service – Governing body that regulates the electricity rates and services of New York public utilities, search for regulatory dockets, programs, and initiatives.