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Solar potential in Shrub Oak, NY

Good news for Shrub Oak residents: 4.62 peak sun hours means strong production potential. Federal incentives make this the right time. Your area receives an average of 4.62 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
65 Moderate

Nearby Areas

Jefferson Valley 10535 Mohegan Lake 10547 Crompond 10517 Lake Peekskill 10537 Granite Springs 10527 Yorktown Heights 10598
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Solar Coverage Map: Shrub Oak, NY

6 nearby locations
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Your Estimated Benefit

$931 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
6,292 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

9.5 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$14,472

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$3,775
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of Shrub Oak 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: 10588
EXCELLENT Score

4.62 Peak Sun Hours / day

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

Above Avg
Bar chart comparing Shrub Oak's 4.62 peak sun hours to the national average of 4.5 hours Shrub Oak National Avg State Avg 4.62 hrs 4.50 hrs 4.45 hrs 0h 2h 4h 6h

Shrub Oak receives 3% more peak sunlight than the U.S. average, indicating excellent solar production potential.

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Sun path trajectory for Shrub Oak

26.7° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in Shrub Oak East South West Summer (June) 26.7° Altitude Winter (Dec) -3.8° Altitude

In Shrub Oak, the sun is 30.5° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 37.2° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in Shrub Oak?

With 4.62 average peak sun hours and potential savings of $931 annually, Shrub Oak 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 $12,584
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $3,775
🏛️ NY Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$7,809
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 Shrub Oak.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $23,522 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $25,022 + Property Value: $16,000

Solar Outperforms by -61%

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 Shrub Oak solar market has 6 primary installers. Quality and warranty terms matter more than price in smaller markets.