Solar in Jamestown, NY
With National Grid (Upstate New York)'s electricity at about 21.8¢ per kWh and 1,151 kWh of sun per kW, solar is worth it for a typical Jamestown home today: about a 10.1-year payback.
- Payback, typical home
- 10.1 yrsNew York: 6.8 yrs
- 25-year net
- $39,379after paying $17,130
- Sun
- 1,151kWh per kW per year
- Electricity
- 21.8¢21% above U.S. average
A typical Jamestown home, by the numbers
| Utility | National Grid (Upstate New York) |
|---|---|
| Electricity use | 658 kWh a month |
| Best-value system | 6.9 kW, about 16 panels, 7,945 kWh a year (101% of use) |
| Cost | $22,130, or $17,130 after state incentives |
| First-year savings | $1,618 |
| Payback | 10.1 years |
| Exported power | Full retail net metering (National Grid (Upstate New York)) |
Cash purchase, no federal credit, 3.6% yearly rate increases. Run it with your own numbers.
Homes in Jamestown
- Owner-occupied homes
- 49%
- Single-family detached
- 52%
- Median home value
- $88k
- Median year built
- 1938
- Population
- 28,188
- Solar installs, last 3 years*
- 2
Census ACS 2020–2024. *Installations in public records for this area's ZIP codes.
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 Jamestown
Companies with the most installations in Jamestown's ZIP codes over the last 3 years, from public records. We don't take payment for placement.
- Solar Liberty Energy Systems 2 installs
Always verify the license and get at least three quotes. Compare quotes side by side.
Questions about solar in Jamestown
Is solar worth it in Jamestown, NY?
For a typical home in Jamestown, solar is worth it at 2026 prices: a 6.9 kW system costs about $17,130 after state incentives, saves about $1,618 in year one and pays back in about 10.1 years. Enter your address for an estimate based on your roof and bill.
How much solar power does a system produce in Jamestown?
About 1,151 kWh per year for each kW of panels on a south-facing roof, based on PVWatts and local weather. That's 13% less than the New York average. East- or west-facing roofs produce roughly 10–20% less.
Who is the electric utility in Jamestown?
Most homes in Jamestown are served by National Grid (Upstate New York), at about 21.8¢ per kWh on average. Some areas are served by Jamestown Board of Public Util.
How much do solar panels cost in Jamestown?
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
- West Seneca 8.7 yrs
- Buffalo 9.7 yrs
- Cheektowaga 8.8 yrs
- Tonawanda Town 9.4 yrs
- North Tonawanda 9.5 yrs
- Niagara Falls 9.4 yrs
- Brighton 8.8 yrs
- Rochester 8.6 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.