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NY-Sun Contractor Guidance

NY-Sun is working to create a self-sustaining solar market by making it easier for solar contractors and developers to conduct business throughout the State. We offer guidance and support to help you, as a solar contractor, grow New York’s solar market. From a dashboard with real-time updates on region-specific incentives to a helpful and robust resource center, we've provided everything you need to know about becoming a contractor, the current solar landscape in New York, and more.

Helpful Information for Contractors

Dashboards and Incentives

Explore the financial incentive program by regions across the State and get real-time information in the NW Block Dashboards.

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Resources for Contractors

Discover helpful resources for everything from application guidance to quality assurance reference guides and more.

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The Value Stack

Learn about the Value Stack—a new mechanism to compensate energy created by distributed energy resources, like solar.

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Become a Participating Contractor

Explore how to become a participating contractor in New York State for both commercial and residential, and learn about our incentive program.

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Doing Solar Business in New York

Discover the requirements and processes for developing solar in New York State and explore resources offered by NY-Sun

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Interconnection

Discover the state requirements and utility requirements for interconnecting PV systems to the grid, plus get contact information for interconnection questions.

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Community Solar for Contractors

Explore the stakeholders involved, the requirements for providers in New York State, and available resources offered by NYSERDA..

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