Albany Solar Tax Breaks

The Business Review (Albany)

Beginning June 1, Albany County, N.Y., will give homeowners who want to install solar energy systems of equipment a tax break.

The county will waive the 4 percent sales tax on those types of installations as a way of encouraging homeowners to save energy.

The state lifted its 4 percent sales tax on solar energy related items in September 2005. Albany County joined 12 other counties and New York City in following that initiative.