Utilities / ConEd
Data last verified: August 2026Con Edison Solar Policy in 2026
Net metering & export credits
Full-retail net metering. Retail-rate net metering remains in place; larger systems use the Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) tariff.
Electricity rates
NY average ~29.2¢/kWh (EIA 2026); NYC metro rates are among the highest in the country.
What this means for solar
- High rates + full-retail metering + NY-Sun incentives = some of the fastest solar paybacks in the US.
- Community solar subscriptions in ConEd territory save 10–15% (2025–26 program data).
Sources: EIA electricity rates (2026), state PUC orders and DSIRE (2026). Estimates only — verify with your utility tariff before deciding. Federal residential ITC (Section 25D) expired Dec 31, 2025.