Where NYS Essential Power Ranks
Position among installers of home solar in each city, by installations in the most recent three years of records, and how NYS Essential Power compares with the local market there.
Its strongest market is Rochester, where it accounts for 7% of the home systems with a known installer.
| City | Rank | Installations | Local share | Price vs. local median | Leased (city average) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, New York | #3 | 30 | 7% | 13% higher | — |
| Jamaica, New York | #6 | 60 | 3% | 25% higher | 3% (60%) |
| New York City (Queens), New York | #7 | 276 | 3% | 22% higher | 4% (52%) |
| New York City (Bronx), New York | #9 | 59 | 2% | 23% higher | 7% (41%) |
| New York City, New York | #10 | 422 | 2% | 18% higher | 5% (48%) |
| New York City (Brooklyn), New York | #10 | 60 | 1% | about the same | 5% (36%) |
What NYS Essential Power Installs
- Typical system size
- 7.4 kW
- Leased or on a PPA
- 7%
Mostly sells systems the homeowner owns, paid in cash or with a loan.
Panel brands
- Jinko Solar (50%)
- SEG Solar (17%)
- CSI Solar (7%)
Inverter brands
- Enphase Energy (87%)
- Enphase Energy (9%)
- SolarEdge (3%)
NYS Essential Power Prices Compared With the State
Median price per watt of systems the homeowner bought outright, before incentives.
| State | NYS Essential Power | State median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (2023–2025) | $5.00/W | $4.06/W | 23% higher |
Home Installations per Year
Records for the most recent year can be incomplete while utilities finish reporting.
Where NYS Essential Power Installs Most
| City | Installations (2023–2025) |
|---|---|
| Brooklyn, NY | 60 |
| Jamaica, NY | 60 |
| Bronx, NY | 59 |
| Buffalo, NY | 41 |
| Queens Village, NY | 30 |
| Rochester, NY | 30 |
| Staten Island, NY | 26 |
| East Elmhurst, NY | 18 |
| Hamburg, NY | 17 |
| Saint Albans, NY | 16 |
| Lockport, NY | 14 |
| South Ozone Park, NY | 14 |
| Springfield Gardens, NY | 12 |
| South Richmond Hill, NY | 11 |
| Ozone Park, NY | 10 |
Installation records in New Jersey (34) also carry the name NYS Essential Power. NYS Essential Power isn't ranked in that state and the name may belong to a different company, so those systems aren't counted on this page.
Before You Sign With NYS Essential Power
- License: ask for the contractor license number and check it with your state's licensing board.
- Reviews and contact details: call (631) 400-2680 or see NYS Essential Power on Google Maps, where recent reviews tell you more than any ranking.
- Quotes: get at least three, and compare price per watt, equipment brands and the workmanship warranty — not just the monthly payment.
Compare NYS Essential Power with other installers
The Rochester ranking puts NYS Essential Power next to the other companies that install the most there, with each one's price and leasing share.
Top solar installers in Rochester →Where These Numbers Come From
Source: Tracking the Sun, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (2024 edition), licensed CC BY 4.0. In New York and New Jersey, recent years come from the state programs' own records (NYSERDA and New Jersey's Clean Energy Program). Company names were standardized and closures checked against news reports by Solar Power Fix. More about our methodology.