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Rochester homeowners in Monroe County are typically served by RG&E. RG&E customers pay about low-to-mid 20¢ per kilowatt-hour all-in — supply plus delivery plus riders, not the supply rate alone. That number is the reason most Rochester homeowners start comparing solar: every kilowatt-hour your roof produces is one you stop buying at that price.
See the full breakdown on our RG&E rate page, or compare every utility in the state on New York electric rates.
Every New York utility buys wholesale power from the same regional grid operator. When capacity prices rise there, they land on RG&E bills and on every other utility in the state at roughly the same time. Data-center demand is arriving faster than new generation is being built, and that gap is what shows up on your bill — it is not something RG&E sets on its own.
Solar changes the arithmetic because it fixes part of your cost. A power purchase agreement in Rochester means no upfront payment: we install and own the system, you buy the power it produces at a set rate, and you keep buying the rest from RG&E as normal.
It depends on your home, so SolarAmerica answers it for your roof in a free consultation. What decides it is your usage, your roof orientation and shading, and the low-to-mid 20¢ rate you pay RG&E today. If your roof does not work, we say so on the first call rather than after you sign.
$0-down options are available for qualifying Monroe County homeowners. The federal residential purchase credit ended for systems bought after December 31, 2025, so anyone still advertising it is running an old ad — what remains in New York is net metering and, for PPAs, the credit stays with the system owner.
Most of Monroe County is RG&E territory. Your bill will name your utility at the top; if it does not match, call us at (832) 263-8055 and we will check your address against the service map.
For a PPA, yes — the credit belongs to the system owner, which is us, not you. That is what makes $0 down possible. For a purchase, the math changed in 2026 and we will show you the honest version.
A PPA transfers to the buyer. We handle the paperwork, and the new owner takes over the same rate.
Installation is typically one to three days. Permits with your township and interconnection with RG&E take longer and we handle both.
Electric rate guides for Rochester
Rochester homeowners are increasingly going solar as electricity costs from RG&E climb and New York's incentives make the switch more worthwhile than ever. Every kilowatt-hour your roof produces is one you no longer buy at RG&E's rising rates — the foundation of solar's value in Rochester.
New York homeowners can take advantage of the NY-Sun program, the state solar tax credit, and net metering. The federal residential solar tax credit ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025; current incentive availability depends on ownership structure, state programs, and current law. SolarAmerica does not provide tax advice.
Net metering credits the excess power your system sends back to the grid, so the energy your panels make on long summer days helps offset what you draw in winter. Solar also raises home resale value — and New York exempts solar from sales tax and added property tax.
Modern high-efficiency panels produce reliably in Rochester's climate, and pairing them with battery storage keeps your home powered during outages.
SolarAmerica makes going solar in Rochester straightforward: we design your system, handle permits and installation through vetted local pros, and offer $0-down lease and PPA options. As a Top Solar Contractor ranked #1 by Solar Power World with more than 20,000 installations, we bring experience Rochester homeowners can trust. Learn more about solar in New York →
Two ways to pay, an optional battery, and a licensed installation partner in your area — you’re told who before anything is scheduled. How $0-down solar works →
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What’s available to Rochester homeowners in 2026, and how it fits a lease, PPA or purchase.
Sources: NY Department of Taxation and Finance (IT-255); NYSERDA NY-Sun and Energy Storage program manuals (April 2026); NY PSC Uniform Business Practices for DER Suppliers; utility battery program pages. Checked October 2026.
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SolarAmerica has installed solar on homes in Monroe County, which includes Rochester. Homes shown here: Penfield (7.79 kW) and Hilton.
Penfield · Monroe County, New York
SolarAmerica designed this system and managed the project; a licensed local partner installed it.
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Get a solar plan for my homeHilton · Monroe County, New York
SolarAmerica designed this system and managed the project; a licensed local partner installed it.
Your electricity use, utility plan and roof shape your options. Request a review for your home.
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Homeowners across Rochester are going solar with SolarAmerica — a Top Solar Contractor ranked #1 by Solar Power World, 20,000+ installations and counting.
New York is one of the strongest solar states in the country. Through NYSERDA's NY-Sun program, qualifying homeowners may access incentives, and New York offers a state Solar Energy System Equipment Tax Credit, a sales-tax exemption on solar equipment, and a property-tax exemption on the home value solar adds. New York's Clean Energy Standard targets 70% renewable electricity by 2030. Net metering is what makes home solar pay off month to month: when your panels make more than you use, the surplus flows to the grid and you earn a bill credit; at night or on cloudy days you pull power back and those credits offset it — for a lower, more predictable monthly energy cost.
See the full breakdown on our New York solar page, or learn why your electric bill keeps rising.
With New York rates rising, lock in lower power with $0 down.
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Incentive programs and eligibility vary by utility and change over time. SolarAmerica does not guarantee eligibility for any tax credit, exemption, or incentive — consult a licensed tax professional for advice specific to your home.
For most Rochester homeowners with a suitable roof, yes. With RG&E's rising rates and New York's solar incentives, the power your panels produce offsets a growing expense, and $0-down options let qualified homeowners start saving right away. SolarAmerica builds a custom estimate from your actual usage; savings vary by home.
Cost depends on your roof, system size, and energy usage — but with SolarAmerica's $0-down lease and PPA options, qualified Rochester homeowners can go solar with no upfront cost and often pay less per month than their current RG&E bill. Get a free custom quote to see your numbers.
Yes. SolarAmerica offers $0-down solar lease and PPA options for qualified Rochester homeowners, so you can go solar without a large upfront investment.
