Village of Freeport and solar
Village of Freeport is a municipal utility serving about 13,422 homes in New York. Here's what its rates and export rules mean for solar: for a typical customer, solar is worth it.
- Average price (2026 est.)
- 14.6¢49% below New York average
- Typical bill
- $116796 kWh a month
- Exports credited
- RetailFull retail net metering
- Typical payback
- 12.1 yrs6.9 kW, cash
Export rules for Village of Freeport customers
Full retail net metering (New York rule).
New York residential solar uses 'Phase One' net metering: exports earn full retail kWh credits that roll forward, but new customers since 2022 pay a monthly Customer Benefit Contribution (CBC) charge of roughly $0.70-$1.30 per kW of system size.
Solar for a typical Village of Freeport home
| System | 6.9 kW (99% of 796 kWh/month) |
|---|---|
| Cost | $22,130, $17,130 after incentives |
| First-year savings | $1,324 |
| Payback | 12.1 years |
| 25-year net | $27,396 |
Uses the utility's average price.
Questions about Village of Freeport and solar
Does Village of Freeport have net metering?
Village of Freeport follows New York's rules: New York residential solar uses 'Phase One' net metering: exports earn full retail kWh credits that roll forward, but new customers since 2022 pay a monthly Customer Benefit Contribution (CBC) charge of roughly $0.70-$1.30 per kW of system size.
How much does electricity cost with Village of Freeport?
Residential customers paid an average of 13.5¢ per kWh in 2025 (EIA), about 14.6¢ adjusted to 2026. The typical home uses 796 kWh a month, a bill of about $116.
Is solar worth it with Village of Freeport?
For a typical customer, solar is worth it: a 6.9 kW system costing about $17,130 pays back in about 12.1 years, with $27,396 net over 25 years.
How many Village of Freeport customers have solar?
Village of Freeport did not report residential net-metered solar to EIA for 2025.
Legal name: Village of Freeport - (NY) (EIA ID 6775). Data: EIA-861 2025 and monthly data through 2026, state policy research October 2026.