Solar, Roofing & Heat Pumps in Staten Island
From St. George and Todt Hill to Great Kills, Eltingville and Tottenville, Power House Home Energy brings solar, roofing, battery backup and heat pumps to Staten Island. 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 Staten Island neighborhood we serve.
Grouped by area, from detached homes to rowhouses and brownstones.
North Shore
St. George, Tompkinsville, Stapleton, New Brighton, West Brighton, Port Richmond, Mariners Harbor, Elm Park and Westerleigh. Older detached homes and hillside streets near the harbor.
Mid-Island
New Springville, Bulls Head, Willowbrook, Todt Hill, Emerson Hill, Dongan Hills, Grant City and New Dorp. Detached and semi-detached homes, many with good roof space.
East Shore
South Beach, Midland Beach, Ocean Breeze, Oakwood and Arrochar. Many homes were rebuilt or raised after Sandy, so coastal design matters.
South Shore
Great Kills, Eltingville, Annadale, Huguenot, Prince's Bay, Rossville, Woodrow, Charleston and Tottenville. Newer detached homes on larger lots, often with high electric use.
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.
Roof first, then solar, from one crew.
We check your roof first, and if it needs replacing, we do the roof and solar together, each typically in one day, so you never pay to remove and reinstall panels later.
Roofing and solar →Staten Island is built for solar.
Staten Island has more detached homes and open roof space than any other borough, which is why so many homeowners here are going solar.
More roof, fewer limits
Most Staten Island homes are detached or semi-detached with pitched roofs, much like Long Island. That means more room for panels, simpler fire code layouts and systems sized to cover more of your bill than on a typical city rowhouse.
High Con Edison bills
Larger homes, central air and pools drive Staten Island electric bills up, and Con Edison rates keep rising. The more electricity you use, the more each panel saves.
Storm-ready, after Sandy
Many East and South Shore homes were rebuilt or raised after Sandy. We place inverters, batteries and electrical equipment above flood elevation, and a battery keeps your essentials running when storms knock out the grid. Do I need a battery? →
Winter, heat pumps and oil
Many Staten Island homes still heat with oil. A heat pump sized together with solar can replace most of that fuel, and the credits your panels build in summer help cover winter heating. Does solar work in winter? →
How solar savings stack up in Staten Island.
New York City homeowners have more incentives available than almost anywhere else in the state. Here's what can apply, depending on your home and how you pay.
NYC solar property tax abatement
Worth up to 30% of eligible solar and battery costs, taken as 7.5% a year off your property taxes over four years, for systems placed in service through 2035, subject to annual caps.
New York State solar tax credit
25% of the cost, up to $5,000, with up to five years to use any remaining credit.
No sales tax
Residential solar equipment and installation are exempt from New York sales tax.
Participate Energy
We partner with Participate Energy because it offers our homeowners the biggest savings available today: with the Participate Energy Pre-Paid Lease, your cost is 25%–35% less, with no credit check. How it works →
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 the Participate Energy Pre-Paid Lease, which makes your cost 25%–35% less. 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 Staten Island?
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 Staten Island a good place for solar?
Yes. Most Staten Island homes are detached or semi-detached with pitched roofs, giving them more room for panels than typical city rowhouses, and Con Edison bills are high. Combined with NYC's solar property tax abatement and New York's 25% solar tax credit, the numbers often work well.
Who is the utility on Staten Island?
Con Edison serves all of Staten Island. We handle the Con Edison interconnection application, the NYC Department of Buildings permit and the final sign-off before your system turns on.
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 put solar on a raised home on the East Shore?
Usually, yes. We design for coastal wind and salt air, and we place inverters, batteries and electrical equipment with your flood elevation in mind.
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.