Solar, Roofing & Heat Pumps on Shelter Island
From Shelter Island Heights and Dering Harbor to the Center, West Neck, Silver Beach, Hay Beach and Ram Island, Power House Home Energy brings solar, roofing and heat pumps to Shelter Island. Our founder, Steve Maroney, has more than 1,300 Long Island solar projects in his career since 2013.
Updated September 2026
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.
One island, one Town, one small village.
Nearly all of Shelter Island is permitted by the Town. The small Village of Dering Harbor has its own process. 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 Shelter Island
Most addresses go through the Town of Shelter Island's building department. We prepare and file everything and give you the timeline up front.
Village of Dering Harbor
One of the smallest villages in New York, with its own permit process. We file with the village for Dering Harbor addresses.
Island logistics
Shelter Island is reached by the North Ferry from Greenport and the South Ferry from North Haven. We plan crews and equipment around the ferries.
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 Shelter Island community we serve.
Victorian cottages, waterfront homes and wooded lots, all a short ferry ride from either fork.
Shelter Island Heights
Victorian cottages and historic homes on the hills above the North Ferry landing, where careful design matters.
Dering Harbor
A tiny incorporated village of waterfront estates, with its own permit process.
Shelter Island Center
Year-round homes and wooded lots around the center of the island.
West Neck
Waterfront homes along West Neck Harbor and Shelter Island Sound.
Silver Beach
Bayfront homes on the island's west side, exposed to bay winds.
Hay Beach
Waterfront homes on the island's north shore near Gardiners Bay.
Ram Island
Larger waterfront properties on the causeway-connected east side of the island.
Menantic
Wooded, waterfront neighborhoods near Menantic Creek.
Design-sensitive installs
Farmhouses, historic homes and waterfront cottages are judged by how they look from the road. We plan clean, symmetrical layouts, use all-black panels where they suit the home, keep conduit tidy, and prepare the drawings any review asks for.
Designed for coastal conditions.
Salt air, bay winds and flood zones shape how we design near the water. We choose racking and equipment rated for coastal wind, and place inverters and batteries with flood elevation in mind, including on raised homes.
Solar and heat pumps
Many homes here heat with oil or propane, and fuel prices have climbed sharply. 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 go solar on Shelter Island?
Most homes are permitted by the Town of Shelter Island, and Dering Harbor addresses go through the village. We give you 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 you work on Shelter Island even though it's reached by ferry?
Yes. We plan crews and equipment around the North and South Ferries, so island projects run as smoothly as mainland ones.
Can I put solar on a 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.
Will solar look right on a historic cottage?
That's our goal. We plan clean, symmetrical layouts, use all-black panels where they suit the house, and keep conduit tidy. On larger lots, a ground mount can keep panels off the house entirely.