S 8512 / A 9111 — SUNNY Act — Solar Utility Notification and Net Yield Act
Sponsored by: Sen. Kevin Parker (S 8512)
In Committee
pipeline complete
Passage Likelihood
50%
Introduced but no committee vote yet. New York meets year-round. Strong consumer advocacy. Utility opposition (Con Edison) is significant. Governor Hochul has been cautious on energy deregulation.
Session Deadline
Year-round (no fixed adjournment)
Legislative calendar cutoff
Expected Timeline
Committee vote possible Spring 2026. Full passage uncertain — utility opposition and Governor's stance are key unknowns.
Would exempt certified plug-in solar devices from utility interconnection requirements. Prohibits utilities from charging extra fees. Allows self-installation.
If passed: self-install without Con Edison or National Grid approval. At $0.226/kWh, an 800W system could save $250+ per year.
Law not yet enacted. New York utilities currently require interconnection agreements.
NY-Sun Incentive Program provides upfront $/W rebates for residential solar (higher for low-to-moderate income). New York State 25% solar tax credit (up to $5,000). New York State sales tax exemption for residential solar systems. 15-year property tax exemption for solar system added value. The federal 30% ITC (Section 25D) expired December 31, 2025.
Program Links
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New York has a fully deregulated electricity market. You may be able to get plug-in solar bundled with your electricity plan through a Retail Energy Provider (REP) — potentially at lower cost than buying hardware outright.
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