Solar System Sizing Tool — New York
Determine the right solar system size for your home in New York. With an average electricity rate of 24.5¢/kWh and 3.8 peak sun hours per day, homeowners here typically need a system tailored to local conditions. Select your city for a more precise recommendation.
24.5¢
Avg Rate / kWh
3.8h
Peak Sun Hours / Day
$185
Avg Monthly Bill
1,700
Avg Home Size (sq ft)
Select Your City in New York
New York City
26¢/kWh · 4h sun/day
Avg bill: $200/mo · Con Edison
Buffalo
22¢/kWh · 3.6h sun/day
Avg bill: $172/mo · National Grid
Rochester
22.5¢/kWh · 3.6h sun/day
Avg bill: $175/mo · Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E)
Syracuse
22¢/kWh · 3.5h sun/day
Avg bill: $170/mo · National Grid
Albany
23¢/kWh · 3.7h sun/day
Avg bill: $175/mo · National Grid
Yonkers
25.5¢/kWh · 4h sun/day
Avg bill: $195/mo · Con Edison
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