Where NYS Essential Power Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how NYS Essential Power compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is Rochester, where it accounts for 7% of the home systems with a known installer.
| City | Rank | Installations | Local share | Price vs. local median | Leased (city average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, New York | #3 | 30 | 7% | 13% higher | — |
| Jamaica, New York | #6 | 60 | 3% | 25% higher | 3% (60%) |
| New York City (Queens), New York | #7 | 276 | 3% | 22% higher | 4% (52%) |
| New York City (Bronx), New York | #9 | 59 | 2% | 23% higher | 7% (41%) |
| New York City, New York | #10 | 422 | 2% | 18% higher | 5% (48%) |
| New York City (Brooklyn), New York | #10 | 60 | 1% | about the same | 5% (36%) |
What NYS Essential Power Installs
- Typical system size
- 7.4 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- 7%
Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
Panel brands
- Jinko Solar (50%)
- SEG Solar (17%)
- CSI Solar (7%)
Inverter brands
- Enphase Energy (87%)
- Enphase Energy (9%)
- SolarEdge (3%)
NYS Essential Power Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | NYS Essential Power | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (2023–2025) | $5.00/W | $4.06/W | 23% higher |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where NYS Essential Power Installs Most
| City | Installations (2023–2025) |
|---|---|
| Brooklyn, NY | 60 |
| Jamaica, NY | 60 |
| Bronx, NY | 59 |
| Buffalo, NY | 41 |
| Queens Village, NY | 30 |
| Rochester, NY | 30 |
| Staten Island, NY | 26 |
| East Elmhurst, NY | 18 |
| Hamburg, NY | 17 |
| Saint Albans, NY | 16 |
| Lockport, NY | 14 |
| South Ozone Park, NY | 14 |
| Springfield Gardens, NY | 12 |
| South Richmond Hill, NY | 11 |
| Ozone Park, NY | 10 |
Installation records in New Jersey (34) also carry the name NYS Essential Power. NYS Essential Power isn't ranked in that state and the name may belong to a different company, so those systems aren't counted on this page.
Specialist Rankings
Where NYS Essential Power ranks among the companies that install the most systems with a battery or with a given inverter brand.
- Enphase Installers in New York City (Queens), NY: #5 (261 systems)
- Enphase Installers in New York City, NY: #7 (399 systems)
- Enphase Installers in New York City (Bronx), NY: #7 (58 systems)
- Enphase Installers in New York City (Brooklyn), NY: #7 (57 systems)
Other Top Installers in Rochester
The companies ranked next to NYS Essential Power in Rochester, by home installations in 2023–2025.
| Company | Installations | Median price | Leased / PPA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd ROC Solar | 183 | $3.67/W | 0% |
| GreenSpark Solar | 103 | $3.91/W | 0% |
| Solar Liberty | 28 | $3.57/W | 0% |
| PlugPV | 16 | $3.48/W | 6% |
| CIR Electrical Construction | 13 | — | 0% |
| Empire Solar Solutions | 13 | — | 0% |
NYS Essential Power: Common Questions
Is NYS Essential Power still in business?
NYS Essential Power was still installing home solar in 2026, the latest year in the public records we use, and it is not on our list of installers that closed or went bankrupt. Records lag a year or two, so confirm before you sign: recent Google reviews show whether it is still answering customers.
Does NYS Essential Power lease solar panels or sell them?
7% of its home systems in 2023–2025 were leased or on a power purchase agreement, and 93% were bought by the homeowner. Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
What solar panels and inverters does NYS Essential Power install?
Panels: Jinko Solar (50%), SEG Solar (17%) and CSI Solar (7%). Inverters: Enphase Energy (87%), Enphase Energy (9%) and SolarEdge (3%). Shares of its home systems in 2023–2025 with a known brand.
How much does NYS Essential Power charge for solar?
In New York (2023–2025), homeowners who bought a system from NYS Essential Power paid a median of $5.00/W before incentives — 23% higher than the state median of $4.06/W. For its typical 7.4 kW system, that is about $37,000. By city: 13% higher than the Rochester median; 25% higher than the Jamaica median; 22% higher than the New York City (Queens) median.
Where does NYS Essential Power install solar?
Most of its recent work is in Brooklyn (60), Jamaica (60), Bronx (59), Buffalo (41) and Queens Village (30). It is ranked in 6 cities in New York.
Before You Sign With NYS Essential Power
- License: ask for the contractor license number and check it with your state's licensing board.
- Reviews and contact details: call (631) 400-2680 or see NYS Essential Power on Google Maps, where recent reviews tell you more than any ranking.
- Quotes: get at least three, and compare price per watt, equipment brands and the workmanship warranty — not just the monthly payment.
Compare NYS Essential Power with other installers
The Rochester ranking puts NYS Essential Power next to the other companies that install the most there, with each one's price and leasing share.
Top solar installers in Rochester →Where These Numbers Come From
Source: Tracking the Sun, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2026 edition), licensed CC BY 4.0. In New York and New Jersey, recent years come from the state programs' own records (NYSERDA and New Jersey's Clean Energy Program). Company names were standardized and closures checked against news reports by Solar Power Fix. More about our methodology.