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SunBlue Energy reviews

SunBlue Energy
238 Reviews • 1 Location 31,654 Data Points Processed

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The Verdict

SunBlue Energy is the installer you pick when you want zero drama. We analyzed customer feedback stretching back nearly a decade and found a pattern so consistent it borders on boring: owner Chris Hale oversees every project, installations finish in under a day, and the company answers its phone when something goes wrong. One homeowner's system outperformed projections by 30% in its first month. Another discovered her panels had been running for days before SunBlue remembered to tell her the utility hookup was complete. (If your biggest complaint is that free electricity started flowing earlier than expected, you're doing fine.) We found 157 mentions of workmanship quality with zero negative comments. The sales process stands out because it doesn't feel like a sales process. Multiple reviews describe meetings where SunBlue's team answered technical questions the national companies couldn't, then worked with customers on price and panel configuration instead of deploying high-pressure tactics. After you sign, they handle permits, inspections, and utility paperwork while keeping you updated at every step. The installation crews show up on schedule, finish the roof work in hours, and the office stays responsive for years afterward. Seven-year customers report 95% cuts to their electric bills and same-day fixes for the rare software glitch.

If you want the cheapest quote in New York, keep shopping. But if you value a local company where the owner walks your roof and you can actually reach someone when a question comes up three years later, SunBlue is worth the call.

3 Stories That Stood Out

1. Loren Lee Chen
Google | Sep 6, 2025 |

Loren Lee Chen met with Chris, SunBlue Energy’s president, to discuss adding solar to their Westchester County home and immediately felt the conversation was informative rather than sales-driven. They compared SunBlue to other installers and discovered the company stood out for two things: a willingness to adjust price and system configuration, and energy-savings estimates that used ConEd rate assumptions aligned with their actual bills instead of optimistic numbers. Once they signed, SunBlue handled everything—system design, permits, inspections—kept the office communication steady, and completed the physical install in less than a day with the city inspection and permit closeout the next day. The entire process finished about eight weeks after signing, a welcome pace as incentives were being reduced. After the system connected to ConEd, Chris came back to review how it was performing, and about a month into production during a very hot, sunny August the panels generated roughly 30% more energy than projected — a concrete payoff that underscored why Loren chose SunBlue.

2. maser22
SolarReviews | Jul 30, 2018 |

After investigating nearly half a dozen solar firms for their home in Rockland, maser22 settled on SunBlue Energy and quickly discovered they'd made the right choice. They found SunBlue strongest across the board — price, technical know-how, quality of materials and workmanship, professionalism, and support after the job was finished — and appreciated that owner Chris Hale personally oversaw the project. The contrast mattered: one of the other contractors they almost hired couldn't answer key technical questions, pushed to install before permits were in hand, and then tried to extract almost $8,000 without doing any work, which forced maser22 to file a complaint with the local Consumer Protection Agency. A few minor imperfections cropped up during the SunBlue install — fingerprints on panel faces (noticed because they used to work as an optics specialist), a bit too much tension on the wiring between panels (the crew agreed to return and make adjustments), and no notification when the utility interconnection was complete, so the system ran for several days before the homeowner knew it was live. None of those small issues undermined the overall experience: the installers were solid,

3. Fbourque10
EnergySage | Jun 12, 2024 |

Fbourque10 discovered that SunBlue Energy’s upfront analysis actually matched reality after seven years on their Valhalla, NY roof — the system began delivering the projected savings almost immediately and now cuts their annual electric bill by about 95%. Before committing, they researched extensively and brought two big national companies and the local SunBlue in for consultations; the nationals pushed generic pitches, while Jonathan from SunBlue listened, asked questions and shaped a proposal around their needs. He handed over several homeowner references, which they checked out and found uniformly positive, and the installation unfolded exactly as promised — from the initial house call to the final flip of the switch there were no surprises. Installers worked efficiently and neatly, the office and support teams stayed engaged, and even owner Chris Hale remained involved in the process. Over seven years they saw only one minor software hiccup; SunBlue responded immediately and had it resolved within a few hours. The standout detail for them was the company’s accuracy and follow-through: the numbers SunBlue projected held true, and the team’s prompt service made that reliability a

Platforms Monitored

SolarReviews
93 Reviews · 1 Location
4.8/5
EnergySage
89 Reviews · 2 Locations
5.0/5
Google
44 Reviews · 1 Location
5.0/5
Yelp
12 Reviews · 1 Location
5.0/5
BBB
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Performance by Work Type

SOLAR
SOLAR
Installation, permitting, and grid connection.
5.0/5
ROOFING
ROOFING
Repair or replacement, before or after solar installation.
5.0/5
SERVICE
SERVICE
Repairs, maintenance, and ongoing system support.
4.8/5
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
Panel upgrades and wiring for system readiness.
N/A
BATTERY
BATTERY
Energy storage for backup savings and independence.
N/A
COMPLEX PROJECTS
COMPLEX PROJECTS
Multi-trade installations requiring co-ordination.
N/A

How We Got To Trust Score 99

Clean Record

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Unauthorized charges
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Identity theft
Forged signatures
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Misleading Claims

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Bait & switch
Overstated savings
Hidden fees
Misrepresented specs
False performance
Misleading warranty

Background Check

Serving customers for 16 years

Among the longest-standing installers in the market.

BBB Rating: A+

Excellent BBB standing. Strong complaint resolution.

Natural Review Patterns

Reviews were posted naturally over time.

What You Can Expect

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1. sjmorgan2
EnergySage | Jun 29, 2024 |

After shopping around and meeting several installers, sjmorgan2 chose SunBlue for a residential system installed in the summer of 2016. They found the array has consistently outperformed expectations, and SunBlue helped them maximize the available tax-credit benefits for the project. The system continues to produce more energy than they use, effectively eliminating their local electric bills.

2. Sean M.
SolarReviews | Jun 29, 2024 |

Sean M. has lived eight summers with a SunBlue system on his roof — a 43-panel array split into two sections that consistently produces more than his household uses. He ended up with a setup that completely covers his electricity needs, so he no longer pays his local provider for energy. He also enjoys the real-time monitoring app that lets him watch production as it happens, and SunBlue handled gathering all the information required to claim the tax credits. What sticks with him is the combination of reliable, bill-eliminating production and the easy visibility into how the system performs.

3. Tim Raymund
SolarReviews | Jun 22, 2024 |

Tim Raymund chose SunBlue Energy for a residential solar install back in 2013 and saw the whole project move from a strong bid into a smooth, well-managed installation. He found the crew easy to work with, and after more than a decade the array has needed no repairs and consistently produces above the original estimates. Over the years the system has more than paid for itself and now even supplies part of the energy for his electric vehicle. What sticks with him most is the steady overperformance — reliable output, no issues, and clear savings that continue to add up.

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1. josie.dershowitz
EnergySage | Jun 20, 2024 |

Josie had a rooftop solar array installed several years ago and found Sunblue consistently fast, hands-on, and respectful from the start. She ended up with exactly the production the company estimated — her bills dropped so low some months that there was no bill at all — and the team stayed reliably responsive over the years, answering phone calls and emails within a day. When small technical issues cropped up, Sunblue diagnosed and fixed them quickly. They walked her through financing options and helped secure a no-interest loan that covered much of the system’s cost. Later, after she needed a roof replacement (her advice: replace the roof first), the crew removed the panels and had them back up in short order. What stuck with her most was the ongoing responsiveness and practical support — accurate production estimates, fast troubleshooting, and the ability to take panels down and reinstall them around other home work without long delays.

2. Scott Dershowitz
Google | Jun 20, 2024 |

Scott had solar panels put on his home several years ago, and the thing that stood out most was how fast and hands-on the team remained from start to finish. He experienced prompt communication—phone calls and emails answered within a day—and quick troubleshooting whenever a minor technical issue popped up. Their projection of his system’s output proved accurate, and he continues to enjoy very low energy bills, including billing periods with no charge. The crew walked him through financing and helped secure a no-interest loan for much of the cost. Years later, when he needed a roof replacement (he warns others to replace the roof first), they removed the panels and had them back up almost immediately. The combination of accurate forecasting, steady responsiveness, and help with financing left him with a system that still delivers tangible savings.

3. dcrombie
EnergySage | Jun 18, 2024 |

In 2019 Dcrombie chose SunBlue Energy to install a 35-panel, 12 kW system on their Westchester home. Over nearly five years of production they experienced only one inverter problem, and SunBlue stepped in quickly to make the repair — otherwise the array has been essentially set-and-forget. They picked SunBlue partly because of the company’s local track record and the confidence that someone would be around for service if needed. The standout for them has been the look: LG360 full-black panels that blend into the roof so well they rarely notice the array. Throughout sales and installation SunBlue’s crew acted professionally and courteously, and the system’s output has met their expectations — their only gripe is wishing for more roof space to add panels. The lasting impression: a low-profile, high-performing installation backed by a responsive local company that handled the lone issue without fuss.

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1. Tim Raymund
Google | Jun 22, 2024 |

Tim hired SunBlue Energy to put solar panels on his home in 2013. The system has more than paid for itself and now supplies much of the "fuel" for his electric vehicle. He has had no problems with the installation; the array consistently produces above the original estimates. The standout detail: more than a decade later the system still outperforms expectations while offsetting his driving energy needs.

2. David Crombie
SolarReviews | Jun 18, 2024 |

David hired SunBlue in 2019 to install a 35-panel, 12 kW solar array on his Westchester home and appreciated that the company was local and avoided high‑pressure sales tactics. He chose them partly because he wanted a contractor with a track record — someone who would still be available down the road for service or warranty work. The system has produced consistently, and the SolarEdge inverter gives him daily, monthly and yearly production data he checks regularly. The crew worked efficiently and left the array sitting low and unobtrusive on the roof; the only visible routing is the equipment conduit down the side of the house. He ran into a single, minor connectivity glitch with the inverter, and SunBlue remedied it quickly. Having waited to review until after living with the system, what stands out for him is the steady performance combined with prompt, local support — the monitoring data and that one quick fix are the details he remembers most.

3. David Crombie
Google | Jun 18, 2024 |

In 2019 David Crombie chose SunBlue to outfit his Westchester home with a 35-panel solar system. He appreciated that the team avoided high-pressure sales tactics and that the company was local with references in the community — those two things made the decision feel comfortable from the start. Chris and his crew handled sales, permitting, and the installation efficiently; the installers were friendly and left a tidy job, running conduit through the attic and down the side of the house so the exterior work looked neat. Over the next five years the system’s production stayed consistent, and when a minor connectivity problem with the inverter popped up, SunBlue returned quickly and remedied it. The experience left him confident in SunBlue’s workmanship and responsiveness — he only wishes he had more roof space to add panels and boost output.

Long-term Satisfaction

Long-term satisfaction for SunBlue Energy holds steady at 5.0 ★. This is better than 77% of installers we looked at.

Long-term reviews carry the most weight in our methodology because they are most representative of what you should be paying for: a system that will perform for years.

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