Solar, Roofing & Heat Pumps on Hempstead's South Shore
From Baldwin, Oceanside and Freeport to Merrick, Bellmore, Wantagh, Seaford, Island Park, Lido Beach and the City of Long Beach, Power House Home Energy brings solar, roofing and heat pumps to Nassau's South Shore. Our founder, Steve Maroney, has helped more than 100 Town of Hempstead homeowners go solar since 2013.
Updated September 2026
Also nearby: Five Towns & Valley Stream · Central Hempstead
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, village or city? It depends on your address.
The South Shore mixes Town of Hempstead hamlets, several incorporated villages and the City of Long Beach, each with its own building department. 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.
The Villages
Freeport, Lynbrook, East Rockaway, Island Park and Atlantic Beach are incorporated villages with their own building departments. Each village sets its own process and timeline, and we confirm it for your address up front.
City of Long Beach
Long Beach is a city, not part of the Town of Hempstead, with its own building department. We file there for Long Beach addresses and give you the timeline up front.
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 South Shore community we serve.
Canal-front neighborhoods, bayside hamlets and barrier-island homes, each with its own mix of houses, conditions and permits.
Baldwin
Colonials, Tudors and capes on tree-lined streets, plus canal-front homes to the south. Many roofs are ready for replacement, which makes it a good time to add solar.
Baldwin Harbor
Canal-front and bayside homes where coastal design and flood elevation matter.
Oceanside
Capes, high ranches and colonials, plus waterfront homes near the bay. Straightforward rooflines suit solar well.
Merrick
Split-levels and colonials north of Sunrise Highway and canal-front homes to the south.
Bellmore
Mid-century capes, ranches and high ranches with simple rooflines, plus waterfront homes along the canals.
Wantagh
Post-war capes and colonials, many expanded over the years, with good sun exposure on most streets.
Seaford
Capes, ranches and waterfront homes near the bay, with growing electric loads from central air and EVs.
Freeport
An incorporated village with its own building department, from older homes near downtown to canal-front houses along the Nautical Mile.
Island Park
An incorporated village of bayfront homes, many raised after Sandy. Coastal design comes first.
Harbor Isle
A small waterfront hamlet next to Island Park, permitted through the Town.
Barnum Island
Bayside homes between Island Park and Oceanside, where flood elevation matters.
Bay Park
Waterfront homes near the bay in the Town of Hempstead.
East Rockaway
An incorporated village of capes, colonials and waterfront homes, with its own building department.
Lynbrook
An incorporated village of older colonials and Tudors with its own building department. Many homes pair a new roof with solar.
Lido Beach
Oceanfront and bayfront homes on the barrier island, where coastal design matters most.
Point Lookout
Beach homes at the eastern tip of the barrier island, exposed to ocean wind and salt air.
Atlantic Beach
An incorporated village of beach homes on the barrier island, with its own building department.
East Atlantic Beach
Beach homes between Atlantic Beach and Long Beach, permitted through the Town.
City of Long Beach
Year-round beach homes, many raised after Sandy. Long Beach has its own city building department.
Designed for coastal conditions.
Salt air, bay winds and flood zones shape how we design on the South Shore. We choose racking and equipment rated for coastal wind, and place inverters and batteries with flood elevation in mind, including on raised homes.
Battery backup for storm season.
South Shore homeowners know outages. A Tesla Powerwall or Enphase battery keeps your essentials running when the grid goes down, and recharges from your panels the next morning.
Battery backup →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 on Hempstead's South Shore?
Town of Hempstead permits move quickly, typically 2–4 weeks. Homes in an incorporated village or the City of Long Beach go through that building department 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.
Is Long Beach part of the Town of Hempstead?
No. Long Beach is its own city with its own building department, so solar permits there go to the City of Long Beach. Nearby Lido Beach, Point Lookout and East Atlantic Beach are Town of Hempstead hamlets.
Can I put solar on a raised or waterfront home?
Usually, yes. We design for coastal wind and salt air, and we place inverters, batteries and electrical equipment with your flood elevation in mind. We'll review your home's specific conditions during the energy review.
Should I add a battery?
Many South Shore homeowners do, because outages hit hard here. A battery keeps your essentials running when the grid goes down and recharges from your panels the next morning.