Solar, Roofing & Heat Pumps in Central Hempstead
From Levittown and East Meadow to Garden City, Uniondale, Franklin Square, Elmont, West Hempstead and Rockville Centre, Power House Home Energy brings solar, roofing and heat pumps to the heart of Nassau. Our founder, Steve Maroney, has helped more than 100 Town of Hempstead homeowners go solar since 2013.
Updated September 2026
Also nearby: Hempstead South Shore · Five Towns & Valley Stream
Local roots. Long Island neighbors.
We didn't just open a business on Long Island. We grew up in Saint James, and our roots in this community run deep. That's why our neighbors trust us with the solar, roofing and heat pump decisions that matter most for their homes and businesses.
A local company that's still here.
Several of the big national solar companies have shut down in the last few years, leaving Long Island customers with no one to call. We've stayed lean, local and focused on doing right by our customers.
We design your system, handle the permits, and install with our long-time partner Greenleaf Solar. One team covers solar, roofing and heat pumps, so there's no finger-pointing between contractors.
More about Power House →About our numbers: Project counts include solar projects our founder, Steve Maroney, designed, advised on, sold and supported as a solar consultant with another Long Island solar company from 2013 to 2024, plus Power House Home Energy projects since he founded the company in 2024. Many of those homeowners are still his customers and referral partners today.
Town or village? It depends on your address.
Most of central Hempstead is permitted by the Town, with several incorporated villages that run their own building departments. We confirm the right office for your address and handle the paperwork either way. Homes in a designated historic district also go through that district's review, which we coordinate with the permit office for approval.
Town of Hempstead
Unincorporated hamlets go through the Town of Hempstead Building Department, and Town permits move quickly, typically 2–4 weeks.
Garden City & the Villages
Garden City has its own building department and an Architectural Review Board, which we prepare submissions for. Hempstead, Rockville Centre, Stewart Manor, South Floral Park, Bellerose and Floral Park also run their own building departments. Each village sets its own process and timeline, and we confirm it for your address up front.
Communities that cross Town lines
Floral Park is split between the Towns of Hempstead and North Hempstead, and a small part of Levittown is in the Town of Oyster Bay. We confirm which office covers your address.
Every project, in any town, also needs PSEG Long Island interconnection approval before installation, then a final inspection and Permission to Operate (PTO) from PSEG Long Island before the system turns on. We handle all of the paperwork and coordination with PSEG Long Island. Install day itself is fast: most solar installs take one day, larger systems one to two days, and systems with battery backup two to three days. A roof replacement or a heat pump install each typically takes one day.
Every central Hempstead community we serve.
Post-war neighborhoods, historic villages and busy hamlets in the middle of Nassau, each with its own homes and rules.
Levittown
The original post-war capes and ranches, most expanded over the decades. Many roofs are ready for replacement, which makes it a natural time to add solar.
East Meadow
Capes, high ranches and colonials on quarter-acre lots, with straightforward rooflines.
Uniondale
Capes, colonials and Tudors on modest lots, many with clear roofs well suited to solar.
Hempstead
An incorporated village with its own building department, with older homes and multi-family houses.
Garden City
An incorporated village of colonials and Tudors on tree-lined streets, with its own building department and Architectural Review Board.
East Garden City
Homes near Roosevelt Field and the county center, permitted through the Town.
Garden City South
Capes and colonials just south of the village, permitted through the Town.
Franklin Square
Capes, colonials and high ranches, many with growing electric loads from central air and EVs.
Elmont
Post-war capes and colonials on modest lots near the Queens line.
West Hempstead
Colonials, capes and Tudors near Hempstead Lake State Park.
South Hempstead
Older colonials on tree-lined streets between Rockville Centre and Baldwin.
Rockville Centre
An incorporated village of colonials and Tudors on tree-lined streets, with its own building department.
Roosevelt
Capes and colonials on modest lots, many due for a new roof.
North Merrick
Split-levels and high ranches north of the Southern State.
North Bellmore
Capes, high ranches and split-levels with simple rooflines.
North Wantagh
Post-war capes and ranches, many expanded over the years.
Salisbury
Capes and ranches next to Eisenhower Park, sometimes called Westbury.
Stewart Manor
A small incorporated village of older homes with its own building department.
South Floral Park
A small incorporated village with its own building department.
Bellerose
A small incorporated village of Tudors and colonials near the Queens line.
Floral Park
An incorporated village split between the Towns of Hempstead and North Hempstead, with its own building department.
Roof first, then solar, from one crew.
Many homes here were built in the 1940s through the 1960s and are on their second or third roof. We check your roof first, and if it needs replacing, we do the roof and solar together so you never pay to remove and reinstall panels later.
Roofing and solar →Garden City Architectural Review
Garden City homes go through the village's Architectural Review Board. We prepare the drawings and submission, plan clean layouts that fit the neighborhood, and tell you the review schedule up front.
Solar and heat pumps
Many Nassau homes still heat with oil or gas, and fuel prices keep climbing. A heat pump replaces most of that fuel burn with electricity, and solar makes that electricity yours. PSEG Long Island offers heat pump rebates, and you can keep your oil or gas system as backup and still qualify. We size the solar and the heat pump together, so your panels are built for the load you'll actually have.
Solar + Heat Pump →Paying for it
Cash, loan, lease, or our Participate Energy program, an incentive that lowers your investment by 25–35%. New York's solar tax credit (25%, up to $5,000) can apply too. We'll walk you through every option side by side.
Payment options →Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get a solar permit in the Town of Hempstead?
Town of Hempstead permits move quickly, typically 2–4 weeks. Homes in an incorporated village, like Garden City or Rockville Centre, go through that village instead, and we confirm the timeline for your address up front. The installation itself is fast: most solar installs take one day, larger systems one to two days, and systems with battery backup two to three days. A roof replacement or a heat pump install each typically takes one day. Every project also needs PSEG Long Island interconnection approval before installation, and a final inspection and Permission to Operate (PTO) before the system turns on. We handle all of the paperwork and coordination with PSEG Long Island.
Do I need Architectural Review Board approval for solar in Garden City?
Yes. Garden City has its own building department and an Architectural Review Board. We prepare the drawings and submission and tell you the review schedule up front.
I live in a Levittown house that's been expanded. Can I still go solar?
Usually, yes. Expanded capes and ranches often have several roof sections facing different directions. We design around the best-facing roof planes and check each section's condition first.
Should I replace my roof before getting solar?
If your roof has less than about 10 years of life left, it usually makes sense to replace it first. We do the roof and solar together, each typically in one day.