State Overview

New York

National Solar Capacity Ranking: 8th

Data Current Through: Q2 2024

 

New York State Solar Overview

New York has a considerable amount of solar potential and has consistently been in the top 10 US solar markets. The state has other policies in place to promote solar investment, including a feed-in tariff through Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) and net metering. Through its Reforming the Energy Vision docket, the Energy Commission is reviewing the regulatory and market environment needed to encourage a more efficient electricity system, including increased amounts of distributed generation.

SEIA New York State Policy Priorities

  • Preserve net metering – in some form – for residential/small commercial customers
  • Finalize fixes to New York’s VDER tariff for larger-scale solar projects
  • Advocating for an expanded Clean Energy Standard through legislation to reach 70% by 2030
  • Revising the NY Sun declining block program in accordance with Governor Cuomo’s recent expansion

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Just The Facts

  • State

    New York

  • Solar Installed (MW):

    6,125

  • State Ranking, Cumulative Capacity Installed:

    8th

  • State Ranking, Capacity Installed in 2023:

    10th

  • Enough Solar Installed to Power:

    1,072,183 homes

  • Percentage of State's Electricity from Solar:

    5.28%

  • Solar Jobs:

    12,114

  • Solar Companies in State:

    781 (89 Manufacturers, 254 Installers/Developers, 438 Others)

  • Total Solar Investment in State:

    $12.6 billion

  • Prices have fallen:

    43% over the last 10 years

  • Growth Projection and Ranking:

    12395 MW over the next 5 years (ranks 4th)

  • Number of Installations:

    216,483

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New York State Solar Policy Resources