Your Con Ed Bill Just Went Up: How Solar Can Protect You From Rising Costs

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If your latest Con Ed bill felt higher than usual, you’re not imagining it. Electricity rates jumped 3.5 percent in 2026, and more increases are coming—3.2 percent in 2027 and 3.1 percent in 2028. Since 2020, rates have climbed more than 25 percent, and there’s no sign of relief ahead.

For Brooklyn homeowners, these rising costs add up fast. But there’s a way to lock in protection against future rate hikes: solar power.

How Solar Shields You From Rising Rates

When you install solar panels, you generate your own electricity instead of buying it from Con Ed at ever-increasing prices. Thanks to New York’s 1 to 1 net metering program, any excess energy your panels produce gets credited back to your account at full retail value. Those credits offset your usage during cloudy days or winter months—essentially banking summer sunshine to power your home year-round.

Here’s the key advantage: When you go solar, your net metering rate locks in for 20 years. While your neighbors face annual price hikes, your energy costs stay predictable.

Most Brooklyn SolarWorks customers reduce their Con Ed bills by hundreds of dollars each month. Many pay only a minimal service fee, avoiding the bulk of supply charges altogether.

NYC’s Incentives Make Solar More Affordable Than Ever

The up front cost of solar is offset by some of the strongest incentives in the country:

• A 30 percent property tax abatement on your installation cost
• A $5,000 NY State income tax credit
• A 20 percent NY State historic tax credit for qualifying historic homes
• And a 20-year net metering guarantee to protect against future rate increases

With solar, homeowners can see lifetime savings of $80,000 or more—and with Con Ed rates climbing, those savings grow larger every year.

Ready to take control of your energy costs? Get your free consultation with Brooklyn SolarWorks today.

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