Solar analysis:
Livingston Manor, NY
Livingston Manor receives 4.39 peak sun hours—moderate by national standards, but electricity prices here tip the equation in solar's favor. Your area receives an average of 4.39 peak sun hours per day.
Nearby Areas
Solar Coverage Map: Livingston Manor, NY
Your Estimated Benefit
Verified Solar Potential
Payback Period
Time until system pays for itself
25-Year Lifetime Savings
Estimated net profit after system costs
Fed. Tax Credit (30%)
Available Incentives & Rebates
Residents of Livingston Manor may qualify for 5 active programs.
Federal Programs (Apply to Everyone)
Inflation Reduction Act (Sec. 48E)
If you lease your system (PPA), the solar company claims this credit and passes savings to you. Valid through 2032.
Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (ITC)
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
Net Metering / VDER
Value of Distributed Energy Resources (VDER) stack value credits.
NY-Sun (Megawatt Block)
Upfront rebate based on system size ($/Watt). Varies by region.
Solar Energy System Equipment Credit
25% state tax credit, capped at $5,000.
Efficiency
Code: 127584.39 Peak Sun Hours / day
Live Solar Forecast
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Peak Sun Hours Comparison
GoodLivingston Manor's solar resource is 2% below the national average, but modern high-efficiency panels can still deliver strong returns.
Solar Physics Simulator
Sun path trajectory for Livingston Manor
In Livingston Manor, the sun is 30.8° lower in the sky during winter.
💡 Tip: Panels positioned at a 37.7° tilt will capture maximum energy year-round.
Why Solar in Livingston Manor?
With 4.39 average peak sun hours and potential savings of $894 annually, Livingston Manor 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
If you had $25k... Stock Market vs. Solar
Comparing a 20-year investment in the S&P 500 versus purchasing a solar system in Livingston Manor.
Solar Outperforms by -63%
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 Livingston Manor solar market has 6 primary installers. Quality and warranty terms matter more than price in smaller markets.