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Solar potential in Cuddebackville, NY

Cuddebackville's 4.65 daily peak sun hours put it in a favorable position for solar. The question isn't if, but how much you can save. Your area receives an average of 4.65 peak sun hours per day.

Solar Authority Score™
65 Moderate

Nearby Areas

Westbrookville 12785 Huguenot 12746 Otisville 10963 Forestburgh 12777 Sparrow Bush 12780 Howells 10932
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Solar Coverage Map: Cuddebackville, NY

6 nearby locations
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Annual Electricity Offset

$939 /yr
High ROI Expected
Investment Grade: A+

Verified Solar Potential

Production
6,344 kWh per year (Est.)

Payback Period

9.5 Years

Time until system pays for itself

25-Year Lifetime Savings

$14,591

Estimated net profit after system costs

Fed. Tax Credit (30%)

$3,806
Money back in pocket

Available Incentives & Rebates

Residents of Cuddebackville 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: 12729
EXCELLENT Score

4.65 Peak Sun Hours / day

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Peak Sun Hours Comparison

Above Avg
Bar chart comparing Cuddebackville's 4.65 peak sun hours to the national average of 4.5 hours Cuddebackville National Avg State Avg 4.65 hrs 4.50 hrs 4.45 hrs 0h 2h 4h 6h

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

Solar Physics Simulator

Sun path trajectory for Cuddebackville

26.1° Max Elevation
Sun path diagram showing summer vs winter trajectory in Cuddebackville East South West Summer (June) 26.1° Altitude Winter (Dec) -4.4° Altitude

In Cuddebackville, the sun is 30.5° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 37.3° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.

Why Solar in Cuddebackville?

Homeowners in Cuddebackville are positioned to benefit from 4.65 peak sun hours of daily sunlight. This translates to approximately $939 in annual electricity savings. State incentives are tapering. Lock in maximum savings now. Property tax exemption for solar systems

True Cost Calculator

Average System Cost $12,688
🇺🇸 Federal Tax Credit (30%)
- $3,806
🏛️ NY Rebate
- $1,000
Your Net Cost
$7,882
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 Cuddebackville.

S&P 500 (Historical 7%) $60,981 Net Profit
Taxable
Solar Energy System $23,729 Tax-Free Gain
Winner 👑
Savings: $25,229 + 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.

With only 6 installers in Cuddebackville, choose carefully. Verify NABCEP certification and check recent local references.