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Solar potential in Plattsburgh, NY

Plattsburgh receives 4.20 peak sun hours—moderate by national standards, but electricity prices here tip the equation in solar's favor. Your area receives an average of 4.20 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
63 Moderate

Nearby Areas

Plattsburgh 12901 Morrisonville 12962 Peru 12972 Keeseville 12911 Port Kent 12975 Cadyville 12918
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Solar Coverage Map: Plattsburgh, NY

6 nearby locations
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Annual Electricity Offset

$866 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
5,853 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

9.5 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$13,462

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$3,512
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of Plattsburgh 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: 12903
GOOD Score

4.20 Peak Sun Hours / day

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

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Bar chart comparing Plattsburgh's 4.20 peak sun hours to the national average of 4.5 hours Plattsburgh National Avg State Avg 4.20 hrs 4.50 hrs 4.45 hrs 0h 2h 4h 6h

Plattsburgh's solar resource is 7% below the national average, but modern high-efficiency panels can still deliver strong returns.

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Sun path trajectory for Plattsburgh

27.4° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in Plattsburgh East South West Summer (June) 27.4° Altitude Winter (Dec) -5.1° Altitude

In Plattsburgh, the sun is 32.5° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 40.2° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in Plattsburgh?

With 4.20 average peak sun hours and potential savings of $866 annually, Plattsburgh residents have a clear path to energy independence. Local focus: Aggressive state incentives and high electricity costs. State incentives are tapering. Lock in maximum savings now.

True Cost Calculator

Average System Cost $11,706
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $3,512
🏛️ NY Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$7,194
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 Plattsburgh.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $21,777 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $23,277 + Property Value: $16,000

Solar Outperforms by -64%

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.

The Plattsburgh solar market has 5 primary installers. Quality and warranty terms matter more than price in smaller markets.