Con edison solar power

Why is Con Edison charging me for solar panels?

Demand charges cover Con Edison’s cost to maintain our facilities to meet our customers’ maximum energy needs. Solar panels can offset your overall energy consumption, but they typically do not reduce your monthly demand. I got solar panels so I’d never have to pay another Con Edison bill ever again. Why are you still billing me?

What are the benefits of net metering for Con Edison customers?

Since the Avoided Cost of Energy is lower (per kilowatt-hour) than the retail cost of energy, excess credits have more value when they are used to offset your monthly consumption. Con Edison encourages net-metering customers to carefully consider their consumption patterns before enrolling in a Time-of-Use rate.

Does Con Edison have a level payment plan?

No. Under the Level Payment Plan, Con Edison reviews your billing history to calculate an average monthly payment that allows you to spread your energy costs out evenly over the year. If you’re using a net meter, your consumption can vary greatly from month to month and season to season.

How much does a Con Edison adder cost?

For Con Edison Nonresidential projects that are 1 MWac and greater in capacity, the adder is $0.20 per Watt DC. Below you will find incentive levels for Con Edison nonresidential, commercial, and canopy projects that were offered in past blocks that are now closed. Con Edison region dashboard for NY-Sun Megawatt Block program.

What happens if my solar installation does not generate enough electricity?

If your solar installation does not generate enough electricity to meet your needs, Con Edison's grid will make up the difference. If you use more electricity from the grid than your renewable system generates, your net consumption is positive, and your Con Edison bill will include charges for the amount of kilowatt-hours used.

Does Con Edison have a prevailing wage incentive adder?

Projects subject to the prevailing wage requirement are eligible to receive an additional NY-Sun incentive adder. For Con Edison Nonresidential projects that are 1 MWac and greater in capacity, the adder is $0.20 per Watt DC.