Solar · New York
Solar in New York, priced in writing
New York homes paid an average 29.9¢ per kilowatt-hour in May 2026 — 62% above the U.S. average, and up about 12% in a year. High and still climbing. At these prices the solar math isn't subtle, so we put both numbers in writing.
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The Pencil Promise
Every quote is the full monthly number, in writing, before you sign anything. If solar doesn't beat your bill, we say so and walk.
Every quote comes with a walk-away guarantee: if the math fails, we tell you. Prefer to talk first? Call 1-888-801-6789 or text (801) 634-0177.
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What power costs in New York.
Average price a New York home paid per kilowatt-hour in May 2026 — up from 26.7¢ a year earlier (EIA, preliminary).
Where New York's average home rate sits against the U.S. average, May 2026 (EIA).
One-year rise in New York home electricity prices, May 2025 to May 2026 (EIA).
Sources: U.S. EIA Electric Power Monthly, Table 5.6.A (May 2026, preliminary).
Live math
Your two numbers, right now.
Enter your ZIP and we run NREL's federal solar data and your area's average utility rate through the same 25-year comparison. Both totals, computed while you watch.
The honest read
Nearly 30¢ power. Still climbing.
At New York prices the comparison is loud before we open a spreadsheet — we still open it. Your last 12 months of real usage, 25 more years of buying power the way you do now, next to 25 years on one fixed solar payment, in writing before you sign. If solar doesn't beat your bill, the Pencil Promise means we say so and walk.
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FAQ
Solar in New York, answered straight.
Does Triple Crown install solar in New York?+
Yes — we sell solar and manage the install in New York. The system is built by vetted crews we manage, and Triple Crown stays your contact from contract to power-on.
How does net metering work in New York?+
How exported power gets credited depends on your specific utility and plan, and programs change. We pull the current rules for your utility when we design your system, so the quote shows the math under the rules you actually have — not a best-case brochure number.
What does solar cost in New York?+
It depends on your usage and roof — anyone quoting before seeing your bill is guessing. We design from your last 12 months of real usage, then put the monthly solar number next to your current bill in writing. If it doesn't win, we say so and walk.
How long does a solar install take in New York?+
Design and permitting run a few weeks; the install itself is one to two days. You get a named contact and status at every milestone.