New York solar utility guide
National Grid solar billing and net metering
Eligible upstate New York solar customers can receive net-metering credits, with treatment affected by service classification, system date, credit elections, and current New York rules.
Service territory: National Grid upstate New York electric territory | Source reviewed 2026-07-24
Current planning model
Net metering with credit carryover and account-specific settlement
Do not convert this label into a single permanent cents-per-kWh assumption. Open the official source below and verify the tariff that applies to the account and interconnection date.
What to verify before using a savings calculator
- CHECK 1
Confirm standard net metering versus another distributed-energy compensation option.
- CHECK 2
Review how excess credits carry forward and what happens in the anniversary month.
- CHECK 3
Check whether a customer benefit contribution or other monthly charge applies.
- CHECK 4
Verify interconnection status, meter configuration, and account service class.
Verify against the primary source
Utility rules change. Wattcrunch records the review date and links to the source rather than presenting this page as a substitute for the tariff.
Open National Grid Upstate New York Solar Billing