Solar Commercial
Solar for commercial buildings makes sense. There are incentives for small and large commercial installations. You have the option of installing panels on-site (on your roof or next to your building) or off-site. There are also effective and affordable financing options.
Get a quote from a local solar contractor, and be on your way towards reducing your energy bills and powering your own business or non-profit.
Rebates
There are two main incentives available to commercial buildings.
NYSERDA rebate - $0.25/watt (as of Sep 2026). Learn more about NYSERDA resources for commercial solar on this page.
Federal solar Investment Tax Credit. For more information, see the relevant IRS webpage and NYSERDA webpage. Nonprofits may be able to access this tax credit using elective pay.
30% tax credit (6% base rate with an additional 24% for meeting labor standards)
As of September 2025, the deadlines have changed to December 31, 2029 (for construction beginning by July 4, 2026) and December 31, 2027 (for construction beginning after July 4, 2026)
In addition, small businesses in rural areas and farms may qualify for an additional 25% grant for solar energy or other renewable energy systems through the USDA Rural Energy for America Program.