Solar in Freeport, NY
With Village of Freeport's electricity at about 14.6¢ per kWh and 1,377 kWh of sun per kW, solar is worth it for a typical Freeport home today: about a 12.2-year payback.
- Payback, typical home
- 12.2 yrsNew York: 6.8 yrs
- 25-year net
- $27,406after paying $17,130
- Sun
- 1,377kWh per kW per year
- Electricity
- 14.6¢19% below U.S. average
A typical Freeport home, by the numbers
| Utility | Village of Freeport |
|---|---|
| Electricity use | 796 kWh a month |
| Best-value system | 6.9 kW, about 16 panels, 9,500 kWh a year (99% of use) |
| Cost | $22,130, or $17,130 after state incentives |
| First-year savings | $1,323 |
| Payback | 12.2 years |
| Exported power | Full retail net metering (New York rule) |
Cash purchase, no federal credit, 3.6% yearly rate increases. Run it with your own numbers.
Homes in Freeport
- Owner-occupied homes
- 71%
- Single-family detached
- 63%
- Median home value
- $506k
- Median year built
- 1953
- Population
- 44,088
- Solar installs, last 3 years*
- 3
- Roofs suitable for solar†
- 80%
Census ACS 2020–2024. *Installations in public records for this area's ZIP codes. †Share of 7,954 buildings Google Project Sunroof rated technically suitable (2019 snapshot).
Older housing stock. Many homes here were built before 1975. Have the roof and electrical panel checked before signing; a roof or panel upgrade can add thousands. Roof first?
Installers working in Freeport
Companies with the most installations in Freeport's ZIP codes over the last 3 years, from public records. We don't take payment for placement.
- Long Island Power Solutions 1 installs
- Momentum Solar 1 installs
- Surf Clean Energy 1 installs
Always verify the license and get at least three quotes. Compare quotes side by side.
Questions about solar in Freeport
Is solar worth it in Freeport, NY?
For a typical home in Freeport, solar is worth it at 2026 prices: a 6.9 kW system costs about $17,130 after state incentives, saves about $1,323 in year one and pays back in about 12.2 years. Enter your address for an estimate based on your roof and bill.
How much solar power does a system produce in Freeport?
About 1,377 kWh per year for each kW of panels on a south-facing roof, based on PVWatts and local weather. That's 4% more than the New York average. East- or west-facing roofs produce roughly 10–20% less.
Who is the electric utility in Freeport?
Most homes in Freeport are served by Village of Freeport, at about 14.6¢ per kWh on average. Some areas are served by PSEG Long Island (LIPA).
How much do solar panels cost in Freeport?
A fair cash price is around $3.20 per watt before incentives, so about $22,130 for a 6.9 kW system. There's no federal tax credit for homeowners who buy in 2026.
Nearby
- Baldwin 12.3 yrs
- Rockville Centre 6.5 yrs
- Oceanside 6.5 yrs
- Hempstead 6.6 yrs
- Uniondale 6.5 yrs
- East Meadow 6.8 yrs
- Franklin Square 6.6 yrs
- Long Beach 6.8 yrs
- All of New York
Data: PVWatts (National Laboratory of the Rockies), EIA-861 2025 adjusted to 2026, U.S. Census ACS, LBNL Tracking the Sun, state policy research as of October 2026.