Eligible energy systems include:

• Solar or wind energy
• Farm waste energy
• Micro-hydroelectric energy
• Fuel cell electric generating system
• Micro-combined heat and power generating equipment system
• Electric Energy Storage System
• Fuel-flexible linear generator electric generating system

View Real Property Tax Law Section 487 (1) to learn more.

To apply:

1. Review the RP 487 instruction sheet to make sure you are following program rules
2. File a Notice of Intent to Construct Clean Energy Systems
3. Complete and submit the RP 487 Application for Tax Exemption of Solar, Wind, or Certain Other Energy Systems
4. Make two copies of the application
   • The first copy is for the Department of Finance (DOF)
   • The second copy is for New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

Department of Finance
Property Exemptions Administration - Commercial Exemptions
59 Maiden Lane, 22nd Floor
New York, NY 10038

Download the RP 487 Instruction Sheet.

Download the RP 487 Application for Tax Exemption of Solar, Wind, or Certain Other Energy Systems.

Visit the New York State website to learn more.

The deadline for the following is January 5:

• The application
• The Notice of Intent to Construct Clean Energy Systems

These documents must be received or post-marked by this date. This is for benefits to begin on July 1 of the year you apply.

Online

Contact the Department of Finance (DOF).