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VPP-eligible batteries require grid-tied installation by a licensed electrician. Portable power stations (EcoFlow, BLUETTI, Anker SOLIX) cannot participate in VPP programs and do not require professional installation. This tab covers grid-tied battery systems only.
This directory is a verified starting point, not a complete list. The bigger win is walking into every quote already knowing your state's programs and the 20 questions a good installer will answer in writing.
20 questions to ask a solar installer →These installers specialize specifically in home battery storage and are certified by the major battery manufacturers. Certification matters - a Tesla Powerwall installer cannot install an Enphase battery, and vice versa.
Sol Country does not sell batteries directly (except through our Emporia partnership for Emporia's home battery when available). All prices are 2026 estimates before incentives - get 3+ quotes from certified installers.
Maryland's most reviewed local solar installer. MHIC registration and NABCEP accreditation verified. Also handles battery storage.
Tesla Powerwall Premier certified - Maryland's most reviewed installer for solar + battery. EmPOWER Maryland electrification rebate stacks with Powerwall installation when structured correctly through Lumina.
The single most important installer in Sol Country's New England coverage area - NuWatt serves all five New England signed states. Tesla Powerwall certified, so the battery is VPP eligible, and they handle ConnectedSolutions enrollment directly. They market '$500-1,500/year VPP earnings', the same framing Sol Country uses in Step 5 of the energy plan. Sol Country is in outreach with NuWatt and partnership discussions are ongoing. NuWatt specifically markets Rhode Island ConnectedSolutions: $225/kW summer + $50/kW winter = up to $2,750/year for a 10 kWh battery. Stack with the REF $2,000 battery adder. Verify current enrollment availability - capacity-limited.
Tesla Powerwall AND Enphase IQ Battery certified. ConnectedSolutions VPP enrollment handled directly.
Strong coverage for eastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod. Heat pump specialist, directly relevant for Mass Save rebates and the ConnectedSolutions battery program. They also track federal incentive changes closely, including commercial solar safe harbor as of July 4, 2026.
The most important NJ-specific expertise Powerlutions offers: SREC-II ADI program registration. The conditional registration (acceptance letter) from the NJ Clean Energy Program must be issued BEFORE any construction begins. Powerlutions specifically warns that panels installed before the project number arrives are permanently ineligible for SREC-II payments - no appeal process. For New Jersey homeowners maximizing their solar investment, this program knowledge is more important than panel brand. In New York: extensive Con Edison territory experience, plus NYSERDA registration for NY HEAR program access - the $158.4M federal allocation currently active in New York.
FranklinWH certified specialist. Virtue Solar publishes some of the most honest battery comparison content available - they recommend FranklinWH because of generator integration, not just because they sell it. Their installer perspective on 2026 battery trade-offs aligns with Sol Country's own honest-first standard. Exact service states pending verification.
Emailed by Sol Country about directory partnership. Only comprehensive solar + battery + EV installer on the Western Slope - serves a geography where Sol Country has content but limited installer coverage.
Specifically engineered for Colorado's elevation and weather challenges - heavy snow load design and hail-rated panels are relevant for the Front Range and mountain communities. Website listing pending verification.
Emailed by Sol Country about directory partnership. Tesla certification means Powerwall installation - the most widely VPP-enrolled residential battery in the US. Website listing pending verification.
Tesla Powerwall certified = VPP eligible for Xcel Colorado's Renewable Battery Connect program. Handles both the installation AND the VPP enrollment paperwork.
Utah headquarters gives Vivint particularly strong local permitting knowledge and a working utility relationship with Rocky Mountain Power - important for Wattsmart rebate coordination.
Tesla Powerwall Premier is the highest Tesla certification tier, which means priority Powerwall inventory access. That matters for California VPP enrollment, which requires a Powerwall or a similarly capable battery.
Tesla Powerwall PREMIER certification (highest tier). California-specific note: NEM 3.0 makes batteries essentially required for strong California solar economics. Solar Optimum handles CalReady VPP enrollment alongside Powerwall installation. At 70% battery attachment rate across 2025 installations, Solar Optimum specifically engineers for NEM 3.0 self-consumption. Tesla Powerwall PREMIER certification means priority inventory access in Southern California.
86 years of continuous operation - the longest track record of any installer in Sol Country's directory. San Diego has some of the highest electricity rates in the US and strong solar ROI, so this is the pick for Southern California homeowners who want the most established local installer.
86 years of California electrical experience. Battery storage installations in San Diego - one of California's highest-rate territories (SDG&E) where battery ROI under NEM 3.0 is among the strongest in the state.
70% of OC Solar's 2025 installations included battery storage - one of the highest attachment rates of any California installer. Tesla Powerwall PREMIER certified (the highest tier Tesla offers) means priority Powerwall inventory access, which is critical during periods of high demand. Specifically engineered for NEM 3.0 self-consumption optimization. CalReady VPP enrollment available. Batteries offered: Tesla Powerwall 3 (primary), Enphase IQ Battery 10C, FranklinWH aPower 2.
The most specialized battery-only installer in Sol Country's California directory. Cali Rollin treats standalone battery retrofits as a first-class job, not an afterthought - most solar-primary contractors deprioritize battery-only retrofits, and Cali Rollin's entire business is built around them. Tesla AND SPAN certified means they handle smart panel pairing alongside battery installation, the combination Sol Country covers in /learn/smart-panels. Files PG&E SNEM-PS interconnection documentation on every install. Batteries offered: Tesla Powerwall 3, Enphase IQ Battery, FranklinWH aPower 2.
Publishes some of the most data-driven battery comparison content available - their Powerwall vs Enphase vs FranklinWH comparison is based on 143,718 actual installation quotes, not theoretical specs. Strong NEM 3.0 optimization expertise. Recently moved to a new Orange County location (February 2026). Batteries offered: Tesla Powerwall 3, Enphase IQ Battery 5P, FranklinWH aPower 2.
One of California's largest regional installers with multiple locations across the state. Veteran-owned. Tesla Certified at multiple locations - relevant for homeowners who want a large, established company with local offices rather than a national brand routing leads through California.
Hawaii's only locally-owned family business in Sol Country's directory. NABCEP certified with specific HECO CSS program expertise - the program knowledge that determines whether your system is designed correctly for Hawaii's no-net-metering reality. Currently serves Oahu and Big Island with expansion planned.
Cited as a top 2026 Hawaii installer by multiple independent sources. Specifically designed for total home energy - solar, battery, and EV charging as one integrated system. Critical in Hawaii where self-consumption is the entire financial model.
EnergySage 2026 Installer of the Year for Hawaii. Hawaii-specific expertise in HECO CSS program design - the battery-required program that governs all new Hawaii solar economics. Selected for licensing, certifications, and customer performance. Website pending verification.
The most credentialed Illinois installer in Sol Country's directory. Certasun handles ALL Illinois Shines SREC payment processing AND ComEd DG rebates on behalf of customers - critical in Illinois where SREC timing determines lifetime revenue. No subcontractors. Four battery platforms certified. Prio prepaid solar product is specifically designed for post-ITC Illinois economics.
Certified on Tesla Powerwall, Enphase, FranklinWH, and Qcells Q.HOME - four battery platforms from one installer.
30-year SolarInsure warranty with zero deductible covering parts, labor, and roof penetrations - the most comprehensive warranty Sol Country has seen from any installer in its directory. All NABCEP certified in-house installers, no subcontractors. Chicago-founded and locally owned.
Veteran-owned. The only Illinois installer in Sol Country's directory offering the complete electrification stack: solar + battery + EV charging + heat pump HVAC + insulation and air sealing in one contract. Focus on Energy Trade Ally means access to ComEd and Ameren Illinois utility incentives directly.
Chicago-headquartered since 2009. One of the few Illinois installers legally licensed for roof + solar + storage + EV charging in a single contract - eliminating the coordination delays that come from multiple contractors. All four major battery platforms certified.
All four major 2026 battery platforms certified: Tesla Powerwall, Enphase, FranklinWH, and Qcells Q.HOME.
Sol Power is an independent Rhode Island solar installer not affiliated with Sol Country LLC. NABCEP certified since 2013. One of the few Rhode Island installers offering off-grid capability - relevant for rural RI properties. Website pending verification.
EnergySage 2026 Installer of the Year for New Jersey. Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the Garden State Balcony Solar Act on September 1, 2026; it takes effect March 1, 2027. NJ SREC-II registration must precede any rooftop-solar construction - verify this installer handles SREC-II registration. Website pending verification.
EnergySage 2026 Installer of the Year for Washington DC. DC has an active SREC market and the Solar for All program for low-income residents. DC balcony solar legislation (B26-0602) failed in 2026 - sponsors plan to reintroduce in 2027. Website pending verification.
EnergySage 2026 local Installer of the Year for California. Selected for licensing, certifications, customer reviews, and performance vs regional peers. Relevant after Governor Newsom signed SB 868 on September 30, 2026. Not affiliated with Sunergy Solutions, the separate New England installer listed in this directory. Website pending verification.
EnergySage 2026 Installer of the Year for Massachusetts. Massachusetts balcony solar legislation is currently advancing in the 2026 session. Mass Save and ConnectedSolutions VPP expertise critical for Massachusetts homeowners. Verify Mass Save participating contractor status. Website pending verification.
EnergySage 2026 Installer of the Year for New York. New York's SUNNY Act passed both chambers May 28, 2026 - awaiting Governor Hochul's signature. New York has $158.4M in active HEAR funding and requires 30-day utility notification after installation. NYSERDA registration is required for HEAR program access. Website pending verification.
EnergySage 2026 Installer of the Year for Arizona - selected from all Arizona installers for licensing, certifications, customer reviews, pricing, and completion rates. Arizona Public Service (APS) operates one of the most financially attractive VPP programs in the US ($500+/year for qualifying batteries). Verify Solar Topps handles APS VPP enrollment alongside installation. Sol Country recommends getting 3+ quotes; this installer is a verified starting point based on EnergySage's independent evaluation.
EnergySage 2026 Installer of the Year for North Carolina - selected from all NC installers for licensing, certifications, customer reviews, pricing, and completion rates. Duke Energy territory. Duke Energy PowerPair program offers up to $9,000 for solar + battery. Ask 8MSolar directly whether they are a Duke Energy Trade Ally - PowerPair rebates require it. Sol Country recommends getting 3+ quotes; this installer is a verified starting point based on EnergySage's independent evaluation.
Strong Duke Energy territory expertise in the Carolinas - the PowerPair program knowledge that NC homeowners need to access up to $9,000 in combined solar plus battery rebates. Ask whether they are a current Duke Energy approved Trade Ally before signing.
Tesla operates direct installation teams in major Texas cities alongside their certified installer network. Texas has an active Sonnen/Solrite VPP program ($20/month battery subscription plus VPP earnings) - ask specifically about Sonnen options alongside Tesla if VPP earnings are a priority.
Active in Texas. Sunrun partners with Sonnen for Texas VPP enrollment - a battery installation alongside solar can access the Sonnen/Solrite program, which pays homeowners through grid services.
Florida HEAR is active. Florida has no state income tax, so the federal incentive stack is the primary financial driver here. Sunrun handles permitting across Florida's notoriously complex local jurisdiction requirements.
These national companies operate in most US states. If no local installer is listed for your area, these are reliable starting points.
Austin-headquartered, which gives them the strongest local knowledge and installer relationships of any national-quality installer working in Texas. SunPower Master Dealer - the highest tier of SunPower installer certification. Maxeon panels are among the most efficient residential panels available, and Tesla Powerwall certification means VPP eligibility support. Strong Northern Virginia and DC presence; Virginia requires AES specialty certification for solar contractors, so confirm their current Virginia licensing at dpor.virginia.gov before signing.
Tesla Powerwall certified in Colorado and Virginia. Powerwall 3's integrated inverter simplifies installation - Freedom Solar handles the full solar + battery package as one project.
The most important national listing for Sol Country's audience. In California, Sunrun runs CalReady - the largest residential VPP program in the US and the program Sol Country covers in /learn/vpp - so a homeowner who wants solar + battery + VPP from one company should start here. In Maryland and Virginia they offer the most financing flexibility, including $0 down lease and PPA options, and EmPOWER Maryland rebates stack when structured correctly. In New York they handle NYSERDA paperwork directly, which matters for stacking the $158.4M NYSERDA HEAR allocation with solar. In Hawaii they carry HECO CSS program knowledge plus $0 down financing options, which matters because shipping equipment to the islands raises upfront cost. In Rhode Island they are ConnectedSolutions enrolled and handle the enrollment process for you. In Washington DC they work in Pepco territory and handle DC SREC registration on behalf of customers.
CALREADY VPP OPERATOR: Sunrun RUNS CalReady - the nation's largest residential VPP program with 56,000+ California homeowners enrolled. When Sunrun installs your Powerwall in California, CalReady enrollment is available as part of the package. May 1 - October 31, 2026 season active. Participants earn seasonal rewards plus bill credit. Sunrun is the only national installer that both installs the battery and runs a VPP program the battery earns from - in California and Connecticut they can be a one-stop: install + enroll + earn.
A SPAN, Lumin, or Schneider smart panel alongside your battery gives you circuit-level control during outages and enables automated VPP dispatch without manual intervention. Most battery installers listed above also handle smart panel installation - ask specifically about smart panel compatibility with your chosen battery.
See Sol Country's smart panel guide →Sol Country's directory is growing — here's how to find a qualified installer anywhere in the US.
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