New York State Solar Farm is proud to announce that we have been awarded the title of the 2026 EnergySage Installer of the Year — and this is not the first time. Having previously earned this honor, receiving it again is a powerful reflection of who we are as a company: a team that brings genuine care, craftsmanship, and consistency to every installation we complete. Let’s take a moment to explore what this achievement truly means.
What Is EnergySage?
EnergySage is an online marketplace founded in 2009 and developed with funding from the U.S. Department of Energy. Its mission is to make going solar simpler, more transparent, and affordable for homeowners. The platform allows customers to compare solar quotes side by side in a standardized format, empowering them to make informed decisions free from high-pressure sales tactics. Beyond solar, EnergySage has expanded to cover heat pumps, EV chargers, and battery storage, serving over 10 million visitors annually across its marketplace.
EnergySage’s credibility in the industry is well established. Acquired by Schneider Electric in 2022 — a Fortune 500 global energy leader — the platform maintains a network of more than 500 vetted installers, each screened for licensing, insurance, experience, and customer satisfaction. Their recognition carries weight precisely because their standards are so high.
Why Is This Award Important?
The Installer of the Year title is earned through a rigorous multi-step process. It begins with becoming a EnergySage Approved Installer, which requires demonstrated years of industry experience, all necessary licenses and insurance, and a consistent record of positive customer reviews. From there, top performers must reach Elite or Elite+ status — a distinction reserved for companies with top customer ratings, strong vendor endorsements, fast response times, and sustained high performance within the marketplace for over a year or more.
To be named Installer of the Year above all Elite installers — and to earn that title a second time — speaks volumes about the consistency and dedication our team brings to every job.
How Does This Benefit Customers?
At its core, this award is EnergySage’s independent confirmation that New York State Solar Farm delivers exceptional service and workmanship — not as a one-time achievement, but as a standard we uphold every single day. EnergySage does not grant these titles to companies with poor reputations or faulty sales practices. When they recognize us, customers can choose us with complete confidence, backed by independently verified results and a track record that speaks for itself.
Looking Ahead
This award is both a celebration and a responsibility. We reaffirm our commitment to delivering outstanding solar installations across the State of New York and look forward to expanding our services to even more communities. We are deeply grateful to EnergySage for this recognition, and to every customer who has been part of our journey — every review written, every referral made, and every home powered by the sun has helped us reach this milestone twice over.
“We’re always happy to work with EnergySage. This is our second Installer of the Year Award. Our reviews online say it all and we look forward to doing more business with EnergySage in 2026.”
— Rick Irizarry, Director of Sales, New York State Solar Farm
We will continue to serve our community with the same dedication and excellence that earned us this honor.