22 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Bennington: PlugPV, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 787 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): New England Solar Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #14 of 22.
Most-reviewed: Kasselman Solar, 259 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 22 ranked after PlugPV; ranked #4.
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22 Bennington solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 22 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PlugPV | 59 | 4.8★ (787) | Troy, 25 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | AEC Solar | 54 | 4.6★ (100) | Albany, 36 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Solar Environment | 53 | 5.0★ (28) | Saratoga Springs, 32 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Kasselman Solar | 53 | 4.6★ (259) | Albany, 30 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | PV Squared Solar | 52 | 4.9★ (70) | Greenfield, 36 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Albany Solar Solutions | 52 | 3.7★ (27) | Troy, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Apex Energy Tek (Apex Solar Power) | 50 | 4.1★ (129) | Queensbury, 38 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | NxtPhase Solar Energy | 50 | 5.0★ (9) | Troy, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Summit Energy Group | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | Albany, 33 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Greenfield Solar | 48 | 5.0★ (9) | Greenfield, 36 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 787 Google reviews, the most in Bennington.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 36 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saratoga Springs, 32 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 30 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 259 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenfield, 36 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 24 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Queensbury, 38 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 25 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 33 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Greenfield, 36 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Glenville, 30 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 26 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Greenfield, 36 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 37 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittsfield, 30 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 29 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Glenville, 31 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Latham, 33 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pittsfield, 28 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brattleboro, 32 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 30 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Queensbury, 37 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
20 more solar installers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine Solar Heat and Hot Water, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 26 mi |
| Brattleboro Solar Management | 5.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| Cutler Electric | 4.7★ (6) | In Bennington |
| Empire Electric and Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 27 mi |
| Find Solar Discounts | 33 mi | |
| Home - Rosalen Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| InFEWsion | 31 mi | |
| Inverters Unlimited Inc | 34 mi | |
| Jordan Energy & Food Enterprises | 5.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| Living Services LLC - Solar Division | 5.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| Maple Solar Installation | 27 mi | |
| New York State Solar Farm | 5.0★ (1) | 37 mi |
| NOCO Fuels and Energy | 3.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| NYREER, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 29 mi |
| NYS Community Solar | 33 mi | |
| Solar Adviser By Carmin | 14 mi | |
| Solar Foundations USA | 30 mi | |
| Solar made Simple | 30 mi | |
| SolarPark Energy | 33 mi | |
| Spartan Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 36 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Vermont with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $28,990 | $32,790 | $35,670 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.05 New England factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 22 Bennington solar installers on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Bennington data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |