Solar, Roofing & Heat Pumps in Manhattan
From Harlem and the Upper West Side to the West Village and Tribeca, Power House Home Energy brings solar, roofing, battery backup and heat pumps to Manhattan. Our founder, Steve Maroney, has more than 1,300 solar projects across Long Island, NYC and Greater NY in his career since 2013.
Updated September 2026
Centrally based on Long Island's North Shore.
We're centrally based in Saint James on the North Shore of Long Island, and we bring the same neighbor-first approach to every home we work on across New York City. That's why homeowners 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 New York homeowners with no one to call. We've stayed lean, focused and accountable to our customers.
We design your system, handle the permits, and install with our long-time partner Greenleaf Solar. One team covers solar, roofing, battery storage 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.
One city, one permit process.
Every borough is permitted by the NYC Department of Buildings, with Con Edison interconnection. We handle the filings, inspections and utility approvals. Homes in a designated historic district also go through that district's review, which we coordinate with the permit office for approval.
NYC Department of Buildings
Every borough follows the same process: a DOB permit, typically 5–8 weeks, plus Con Edison interconnection. We prepare and file everything.
FDNY roof rules, handled.
New York City's fire code requires clear access pathways and setbacks on rooftop solar. We design layouts that meet those rules while fitting as many panels as your roof allows.
NYC property tax abatement
Systems placed in service through 2035 can qualify for NYC's solar property tax abatement, worth up to 30% of eligible solar and battery costs, taken over four years. We'll show you how it applies to your home.
Every NYC project needs a permit from the NYC Department of Buildings, Con Edison 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 the DOB and Con Edison. 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 Manhattan neighborhood we serve.
Grouped by area, from detached homes to rowhouses and brownstones.
Upper Manhattan
Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Sugar Hill, Washington Heights and Inwood. Townhouses, rowhouses and apartment buildings with flat roofs.
Upper East & Upper West Side
Townhouses and residential buildings on both sides of Central Park.
Downtown
Greenwich Village, the West Village, the East Village, Chelsea, SoHo, Tribeca and the Lower East Side. Historic townhouses and loft buildings.
Midtown, Murray Hill & Gramercy
Townhouses and residential buildings in the middle of the island.
Flat roofs, rowhouses and attached homes.
Brownstones, rowhouses and attached homes have flat or low-slope roofs and shared walls. We design for those roofs and for access rules that differ from a typical detached house, and if the roof needs replacing, we do the roof and solar together.
Townhouses, co-ops and condos.
Townhouse owners can usually go solar on their own roof. In co-ops and condos, the board typically has to approve roof work, and we'll provide the system design details your board needs to review.
Solar and heat pumps
Many New York City homes still heat with oil or gas, and costs keep climbing. A heat pump replaces most of that fuel burn with electricity, and solar makes that electricity yours. Con Edison offers heat pump rebates through the NYS Clean Heat program, and we help you apply. 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, and residential solar is exempt from New York sales tax. In New York City, the solar property tax abatement can cover up to 30% of eligible solar and battery costs over four years, for systems placed in service through 2035. We'll walk you through every option side by side.
Payment options →Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to go solar in Manhattan?
NYC Department of Buildings permits typically take 5–8 weeks, and every project also needs Con Edison interconnection approval and a final sign-off before the system turns on. We handle all of it. 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.
Is there a solar property tax abatement in New York City?
Yes. NYC's solar property tax abatement can cover up to 30% of eligible solar and battery costs, taken as 7.5% a year over four years, for systems placed in service through 2035, subject to annual caps. New York's 25% solar tax credit (up to $5,000) can apply as well.
Can I go solar if I live in a co-op or condo?
It depends on your building. The board typically has to approve roof work, and the roof is usually shared. We'll provide the system design details your board needs to review.
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, so you never pay to remove and reinstall panels later.
Do fire code rules limit how many panels I can fit?
They affect layout. NYC's fire code requires clear access pathways and setbacks on rooftop solar. We design around those rules to fit as many panels as your roof allows.