Solar in Utica, NY
With National Grid (Upstate New York)'s electricity at about 21.8¢ per kWh and 1,143 kWh of sun per kW, solar is worth it for a typical Utica home today: about a 10.1-year payback.
- Payback, typical home
- 10.1 yrsNew York: 6.8 yrs
- 25-year net
- $39,077after paying $17,130
- Sun
- 1,143kWh per kW per year
- Electricity
- 21.8¢21% above U.S. average
A typical Utica 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, 7,883 kWh a year (100% of use) |
| Cost | $22,130, or $17,130 after state incentives |
| First-year savings | $1,614 |
| 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 Utica
- Owner-occupied homes
- 50%
- Single-family detached
- 43%
- Median home value
- $151k
- Median year built
- 1940
- Population
- 64,217
- Solar installs, last 3 years*
- 39
- Roofs suitable for solar†
- 90%
Census ACS 2020–2024. *Installations in public records for this area's ZIP codes. †Share of 17,225 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 Utica
Companies with the most installations in Utica's ZIP codes over the last 3 years, from public records. We don't take payment for placement.
- Plugpv 22 installs
- Infinity Solar Systems 10 installs
- Sustainable Energy Developments 2 installs
- Wiltshire Renewable Energy Systems 2 installs
- Kasselman Solar 1 installs
- Alternative Power Solutions Ny 1 installs
- Ja Electrical Construction 1 installs
Always verify the license and get at least three quotes. Compare quotes side by side.
Questions about solar in Utica
Is solar worth it in Utica, NY?
For a typical home in Utica, solar is worth it at 2026 prices: a 6.9 kW system costs about $17,130 after state incentives, saves about $1,614 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 Utica?
About 1,143 kWh per year for each kW of panels on a south-facing roof, based on PVWatts and local weather. That's 14% less than the New York average. East- or west-facing roofs produce roughly 10–20% less.
Who is the electric utility in Utica?
Most homes in Utica are served by National Grid (Upstate New York), at about 21.8¢ per kWh on average.
How much do solar panels cost in Utica?
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
- Rome 9.9 yrs
- Syracuse 9.8 yrs
- Auburn 8.8 yrs
- Schenectady 9.2 yrs
- Saratoga Springs 8.4 yrs
- Binghamton 8.8 yrs
- Albany 9.4 yrs
- Ithaca 9 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.