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Utility solar profile · verified 2026-08-27

Con Edison Solar, Net Metering & Rates

Con Edison customers with eligible private solar can receive bill credits for exported generation, but compensation depends on project eligibility, interconnection date and the applicable distributed-generation tariff.

UtilityCon Edison
Solar compensationPrivate solar credits / applicable net-metering or distributed-generation tariff
Service areaNew York City and Westchester County

What homeowners should know

  • A net meter measures electricity imported from and exported to the Con Edison grid.
  • Private solar generation credits can offset eligible electricity charges.
  • Legacy NEM, Phase 1 NEM and Value Stack / VDER rules can apply differently depending on project history and type.
  • Basic service charges can remain even when annual net grid consumption is low.

Important: Utility tariffs change. Confirm the current rate schedule, interconnection agreement and export-compensation rules for your exact account before signing a solar proposal.

New York electricity and solar context

State residential benchmark29.26¢/kWh
State planning solar yield1,210 kWh/kW
Benchmark sourceYear-to-date through June 2026

The state electricity-rate figure is a statewide EIA benchmark, not the utility tariff on your bill. Utility plans can differ because of time-of-use periods, tiers, fixed charges, riders, supply choice and solar-export treatment.

See New York solar economics →Compare state electricity rates →
Local energy data

Utility & Incentives by ZIP

Find nearby residential utility plans, distributed-generation rules and active solar incentives before we model the tariff in the savings engine.

Official Con Edison solar sources

Home Solar Atlas summarizes homeowner-facing rules but treats the utility's current tariff and interconnection documents as the controlling source.

Con Edison solar / billing information ↗Con Edison interconnection information ↗Con Edison rates / tariff information ↗

Before you compare installer quotes

  • Use 12 months of actual electricity consumption rather than only your average bill.
  • Ask the installer which utility rate plan and export-compensation schedule the savings model assumes.
  • Separate self-consumed solar value from exported-energy value if the utility uses net billing.
  • For time-of-use tariffs, compare when the home imports energy with when solar exports occur.
  • Model battery economics separately instead of assuming every exported solar kWh has retail value.
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Last source review: 2026-08-27. Home Solar Atlas is not affiliated with Consolidated Edison Company of New York. Utility-specific pages are informational and do not determine account eligibility.