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Solar ROI for NYSEG Customers

NYSEG charges an average of $19.8¢/kWh. A 7 kW solar system produces a $17,268 NPV over 25 years.

$9,455
Net System Cost
$17,268
25-Year NPV
6 years
Payback Period
$0.130/kWh
Solar LCOE

NYSEG Rate Structure

ParameterRate
Average residential rate$19.8¢/kWh
Rate structureFLAT
Export credit policy1:1 net metering at retail rate

Solar System Economics

A 7 kW solar system for a NYSEG customer costs $20,650 before incentives. The 30% federal ITC saves $6,195, and the New York state credit adds $5,000. The net out-of-pocket cost is $9,455.

At NYSEG's $19.8¢/kWh average rate, the system saves $1,635 in year one, producing 8,260 kWh. The solar LCOE of $0.130/kWh is 34% below NYSEG's current rate.

Battery Storage for NYSEG Customers

$8,400
Battery Net Cost
$0
Daily Arbitrage
$0
Annual Arbitrage
-$11,382
25-Year Battery NPV

NYSEG uses a flat rate structure without significant peak/off-peak spread. Battery value comes primarily from backup power and net metering optimization rather than TOU arbitrage.

FAQ: Solar for NYSEG Customers

How much can NYSEG customers save with solar?
A typical 7 kW solar system saves NYSEG customers approximately $1,635/year in electricity costs. Over 25 years, the NPV of savings after system costs is $17,268.
What is NYSEG's rate structure?
NYSEG uses a flat rate structure at an average of $19.8¢/kWh. Without a large peak/off-peak spread, battery storage value comes primarily from backup power and net metering optimization.
Does NYSEG offer net metering?
1:1 net metering at retail rate
Should NYSEG customers add battery storage?
Battery storage for NYSEG customers has a 25-year NPV of -$11,382. The economics are marginal based on TOU savings alone, but backup power value and future grid services programs may change the equation.

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