35 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Dalton: All Energy Solar, CR Score 58/100; 4.9★ from 294 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): New England Solar Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #17 of 35.
Most-reviewed: PlugPV, 787 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 35 ranked; ranked #2.
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35 Dalton solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 35 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All Energy Solar | 58 | 4.9★ (294) | Westfield, 34 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | PlugPV | 57 | 4.8★ (787) | Troy, 33 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Valley Solar | 56 | 4.9★ (201) | Easthampton, 29 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Trinity Solar | 55 | 4.4★ (339) | Holyoke, 34 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Northeast Solar | 54 | 5.0★ (94) | Amherst, 29 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Insight Energy Systems - Insight Solar | 54 | 4.8★ (115) | Amherst, 30 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | PV Squared Solar | 53 | 4.9★ (70) | Greenfield, 30 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | AEC Solar | 53 | 4.6★ (100) | Albany, 39 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | PosiGen Home Solar | 53 | 4.5★ (96) | Ludlow, 39 mi away | Sun | — |
| 10 | Brad the Solar Guy | 53 | 5.0★ (20) | Northampton, 31 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
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 trade focus: 4.9★ from 294 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 33 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 787 Google reviews, the most in Dalton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Easthampton, 29 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 201 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holyoke, 34 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 339 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherst, 29 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Amherst, 30 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenfield, 30 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Albany, 39 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Ludlow, 39 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northampton, 31 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 32 mi away
Ranked #11 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 Ashland, 38 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beverly, 38 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hudson, 34 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Pittsfield, 4 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 Chicopee, 37 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 14 mi away
Ranked #17 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 Westfield, 32 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar panel maintenance service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coram, 30 mi away
Ranked #19 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 Troy, 32 mi away
Ranked #20 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 Pittsfield, 5 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Northampton, 29 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Westfield, 32 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenfield, 30 mi away
Ranked #24 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 Troy, 31 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Summit Energy Group | 48 | 5.0★ (4) | 37 mi |
| 27 | Current Energy | 48 | 5.0★ (6) | 33 mi |
| 28 | High Peaks Solar | 48 | 4.1★ (21) | 28 mi |
| 29 | Seed Solar and Electric | 47 | 5.0★ (20) | 31 mi |
| 30 | Lotus Solar | 46 | 4.0★ (4) | 35 mi |
| 31 | Innovative Roofing Contractor | 46 | 4.7★ (13) | 33 mi |
| 32 | U.S. Light Energy | 46 | 3.4★ (5) | 39 mi |
| 33 | Millstream Construction | 43 | 4.4★ (17) | 32 mi |
| 34 | Kasselman Electric Co., Inc. | 41 | 4.0★ (5) | 32 mi |
| 35 | M.L. Schmitt Electric, Inc. | 39 | 3.3★ (3) | 36 mi |
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) | 6 mi |
| Crosier Electric Inc | 4.3★ (17) | In Dalton |
| Domestic DC Systems | 19 mi | |
| Empire Electric and Solar | 1.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| Find Solar Discounts | 5 mi | |
| Greenworks Alternatives | 28 mi | |
| Home - Rosalen Solar | 5.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| Jared Sakowski Electrician LLC | In Dalton | |
| Jordan Energy & Food Enterprises | 5.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| Luminous Energy | 5.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| Maple Solar Installation | 32 mi | |
| ML Contracting | 4.9★ (111) | In Dalton |
| NOCO Fuels and Energy | 3.0★ (2) | 31 mi |
| NYREER, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 39 mi |
| Pioneer Solar | In Dalton | |
| Solar Adviser By Carmin | 14 mi | |
| Solar made Simple | 5 mi | |
| SolarGuru Energy - Western MA Solar Company | 19 mi | |
| Spartan Solar | 5.0★ (1) | 30 mi |
| Sun Energy for solar | 30 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Massachusetts 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 35 Dalton 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 Dalton 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 |