New York rebates & incentives
Every state, utility and federal program we track for EV chargers, home batteries and panel upgrades in New York — with a link to each official page so you can confirm eligibility.
5 programs · Verified August 2026
- StatePer-kWh incentive, rate varies by utility
NYSERDA Residential Energy Storage
New York homeowners adding a battery of 25 kW / 25 kWh or less through a participating contractor
Claimed by your contractor and passed through to you. Funding is released in blocks that close as they fill, so the current rate depends on your utility and when you apply.
Official program page - UtilityAbout $400 a year for overnight charging
SmartCharge New York
Drivers charging in Con Edison territory, 7 cents per kWh in Orange & Rockland territory
Rewards when you charge, not the hardware. 10 cents per kWh between midnight and 8am, plus $35 a month in summer for avoiding weekday afternoons. Not available on time-of-use rates.
Official program page - Utility$50 per kW each summer season
National Grid ConnectedSolutions Battery (Upstate NY)
Upstate New York National Grid customers with an internet-connected battery, including Tesla
Averages about $250 a year. Up to 60 events per summer, four hours maximum, and you can opt out at any time.
Official program page - Utility$50 per kW, about $180 per summer
Orange & Rockland Smart Savers Battery
Orange & Rockland customers with a Tesla Powerwall or other qualifying battery
Around 15 adjustments per summer, up to four hours. Paid as electronic gift cards.
Official program page - FederalUp to $4,000 for a panel upgrade, within an up-to-$14,000 total
Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (IRA HEAR)
Income-qualified households, administered state by state
Availability varies by state: some programs are live, others are launching in 2026 or fully reserved. Check your state energy office.
Official program page
Amounts and eligibility are set by each program and change over time. Confirm on the official page before you buy — and we confirm every incentive you qualify for at your free in-home estimate, then file the paperwork for you.