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Energy independence in Prattsville, NY

With 4.45 daily peak hours, Prattsville is viable for solar. Modern high-efficiency panels extract maximum value from available sunlight. Your area receives an average of 4.45 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
64 Moderate

Nearby Areas

Ashland 12407 Lexington 12452 Grand Gorge 12434 Denver 12421 Jewett 12444 Windham 12496
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Solar Coverage Map: Prattsville, NY

6 nearby locations
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Your Estimated Benefit

$901 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
6,089 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

9.5 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$14,005

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$3,653
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of Prattsville may qualify for 5 active programs.

Federal Programs (Apply to Everyone)

Warning: 2026 Cliff
Inflation Reduction Act (Sec. 48E)
Benefit Value Pass-through Savings

If you lease your system (PPA), the solar company claims this credit and passes savings to you. Valid through 2032.

Warning: 2026 Cliff
Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (ITC)
Benefit Value 30% (Expiring 2025)

30% Tax Credit for systems installed by Dec 31, 2025. CRITICAL: For 2026, this credit is set to expire for homeowner-owned systems unless extended. Leases (Third-Party) still qualify under Sec. 48E.

NY State Incentives

VDER Stack
Net Metering / VDER

Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) stack value credits.

Upfront Rebate
NY-Sun (Megawatt Block)

Upfront rebate based on system size ($/Watt). Varies by region.

$5,000 Credit
Solar Energy System Equipment Credit

25% state tax credit, capped at $5,000.

Efficiency

Code: 12468
GOOD Score

4.45 Peak Sun Hours / day

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

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Bar chart comparing Prattsville's 4.45 peak sun hours to the national average of 4.5 hours Prattsville National Avg State Avg 4.45 hrs 4.50 hrs 4.45 hrs 0h 2h 4h 6h

Prattsville's solar resource is 1% below the national average, but modern high-efficiency panels can still deliver strong returns.

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Sun path trajectory for Prattsville

26.4° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in Prattsville East South West Summer (June) 26.4° Altitude Winter (Dec) -4.6° Altitude

In Prattsville, the sun is 31.0° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 38.1° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in Prattsville?

Homeowners in Prattsville are positioned to benefit from 4.45 peak sun hours of daily sunlight. This translates to approximately $901 in annual electricity savings. State incentives are tapering. Lock in maximum savings now. NY-Sun incentive adds $0.20-0.40 per watt on top of federal credit

True Cost Calculator

Average System Cost $12,178
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $3,653
🏛️ NY Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$7,525
Financial Showdown

If you had $25k... Stock Market vs. Solar

Comparing a 20-year investment in the S&P 500 versus purchasing a solar system in Prattsville.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $22,715 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $24,215 + Property Value: $16,000

Solar Outperforms by -63%

Unlike stock market gains which are taxed at ~15-20%, the money you save on electricity is 100% tax-free. Plus, solar increases your home's resale value immediately.

With only 6 installers in Prattsville, choose carefully. Verify NABCEP certification and check recent local references.