60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews.
- 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1014 Brockway Rd, Frankfort, NY 13340
Best Solar Installers in Utica, NY (2026)
7 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Utica: Jay Excavating LLC, CR Score 60/100; 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 6
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): ClearPath Energy, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 7.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Happy Solar, 30 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 7 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
7 Utica solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 7 rated businesses.
Top 7 solar installers in Utica at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jay Excavating LLC | 60 | 4.6★ (27) | Rome, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Happy Solar | 59 | 5.0★ (30) | Apache Junction, 37 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | VT STAR SOLAR | 58 | 4.3★ (6) | Colchester, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Green Visions Solar | 56 | 4.8★ (24) | Syracuse, 36 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Upstate Solar Solutions, LLC | 56 | 4.0★ (4) | Rome, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | ClearPath Energy | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Brookline, 37 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | SolarGloryNY | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | Borough Park, 37 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
The 7 best solar installers in Utica, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
#2 Happy Solar
Based in Apache Junction, 37 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, the most in Utica.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Based in Colchester, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Based in Syracuse, 36 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 8533 E Seneca Turnpike, Manlius, NY 13104
Based in Rome, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
- 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 102 Ridge Rd, Oriskany, NY 13424
Based in Brookline, 37 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#7 SolarGloryNY
Based in Borough Park, 37 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
How much do solar installers cost in Utica?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for New York with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $33,090 | $37,430 | $40,720 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.20 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Utica solar installers
We scored 7 Utica 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 Utica 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 |
Solar installers in Utica: frequently asked questions
Who is the best solar installer in Utica?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked solar installer in Utica, NY is Jay Excavating LLC with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Happy Solar (#2) and VT STAR SOLAR (#3) follow. We ranked 7 solar installers on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
Which solar installers in Utica are open 24/7?
2 ranked solar installers in Utica post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Jay Excavating LLC (#1) and ClearPath Energy (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which solar installers in Utica work on weekends?
5 of 7 ranked solar installers post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Jay Excavating LLC (#1), Happy Solar (#2) and VT STAR SOLAR (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does solar panel installation cost in Utica?
Solar panel installation typically costs $33,090 to $40,720, with $37,430 typical (Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.20 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for New York. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Utica solar installers have?
The median Google rating among 7 rated solar installers in Utica is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Happy Solar has the most, 30 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank solar installers?
Each solar installer gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do solar installers outside Utica count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Utica city center, our service radius for solar installers. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can solar installers pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Utica
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 7 solar installers serving Utica.
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