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Nickels Energy Solutions

Nickels Energy Solutions (NES) provides high quality Solar PV installations and Electric Vehicle charger installations throughout Upstate NY. NES earned the Quality Solar Installer designation from NYSERDA for 2024.

NES focuses first and foremost on our customer's goals at their property. We take the time to listen and understand what is important to you -- and then we develop a plan that will meet or exceed your goals. We make it easy to go solar with our free estimate process and our $0 down solar loan!

Whether you already have an Electric Vehicle OR think your next vehicle will be an Electric Vehicle, talk to NES about installing a charger as a part of your solar installation.
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About Nickels Energy Solutions

Nickels Energy Solutions was founded by Steve and Kevin Nickels - two brothers born and raised in Central NY. Steve developed a passion for renewable energy while earning his Mechanical Engineering Technology degree from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). As the company President, Steve manages the design and installation of residential, commercial and ground mounted solar installations.

Kevin graduated from Le Moyne College and has worked as a sales professional in Central New York for many years. Kevin manages the Sales and Marketing activity for Nickels Energy Solutions as the company's Vice President.

Steve and Kevin are supported by local employees that manage the company's growing design, sales and solar installation needs.

NES prides itself on building strong relationships with its customers, while providing high quality solar installations throughout Upstate New York.
Year Established
2015
Phone Number
315-481-7412
Reasons Why You Should Work With Us
  1. Installation Quality: Our NYSERDA Inspections = an average score of 5 out of 5 since 2022. Our competitors cannot say that!

  2. Customer Service: At the beginning, middle and end of the project Steve and Kevin Nickels will be your main point of contact "for the life of the system." We have completed more than 300 projects together and will answer any question you have.

  3. Solar Shingles: If your roof needs to be replaced we are truly one of the only companies in NY with access to a solar shingle (GAF Energy Timberline Solar).

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Services Offered

  • Installation
  • Financing
  • Roofing
  • Electrical Contracting
  • Solar Repair & Maintenance
  • Community Solar

Workmanship Warranty

Workmanship Warranty: 10 Years.

Upon payment in full the following warranties are provided: Nickels Energy Solutions, LLC. must provide the purchaser of the PV System with a full ten-year transferable warranty. The warranty must cover all components of the generating system against breakdown or degradation in electrical output of more than ten percent from the original rated electrical output. The warranty covers the full costs, including labor, of repair or replacement of defective components or systems. Nickels Energy Solutions, LLC. is responsible for providing warranty coverage in a timely manner.

Licenses

NYSERDA: 5374. NABCEP: PV-100414-004020.

Insurance

Fully insured. Insurance information available upon request.

Certifications

NABCEP PV Installation Professional. NYSERDA Approved Installer. NYSERDA Quality Solar Installer.

Industry Certifications

Manufacturer Certifications

  • Certified Solar Professional
  • Gold Installer
  • Q.PARTNER

What Customers Are Saying

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All Around Great Experience

Everything about my experience with Nickels Energy Solutions was great. They clearly explained the whole process before getting started and kept me informed as the project progressed. The installation was done with a minimum of inconvenience to me. They readily worked around my schedule. The crew was respectful and professional. Follow up after completion was really helpful as I had to make a specific request of my power company to make the most of the energy credits I am earning. I highly recommend NES for solar panel installation.

Posted by jhastedt on Sep 09, 2021
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Great job; they have everything covered and make it easy

I'm really glad I chose NES. They are very customer oriented, anticipating everything that could be important to you and making every detail as easy as possible. They set up 99% of the paperwork for you to ensure that you get your rebate and tax credits. My installation looks great and works well. I wish every company I do business with would be as professional and customer focused.

Posted by joehipius on Jun 10, 2021
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Great Company

I am extremely pleased with the quality of work and customer service provided. What a great company!

Posted by Seguinj on Dec 04, 2019
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These Are the Guys

The Nickels brothers and their talented crew of installers worked with us to create an excellent solution for our combination of shading and roof configuration. They delivered on all of their promises, on time and on budget. They have our highest recommendation.

Posted by jmstanto on Sep 10, 2019
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Right on!

During our selection process from the seven quotes we received through Energy Sage, we were looking for a local company with competitive pricing that was knowledgeable, on top of the latest available technology and who would be able to install and service our system without major delays or other issues. From our first meeting with Kevin from Nickels Energy Solutions though the installation and activation of the system headed up by brother Steve, we knew we had made the right choice. Both Steve and Kevin were courteous, professional and knowledgeable throughout both the selection process and the installation of the system. They took care of all applications, permits and approvals, and even put us in touch with great financing. Our system has been operational for about three months and we could not be happier with our choice of Nickels Energy Solutions. They are… Right on!

Posted by bdcordes on Apr 20, 2019
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Knowledgeable, organized, responsible

We had a great experience with Nickels. They knew about options and did a good job explaining them to us. Everything was extremely well organized and they were thorough in both their actions and their explanations. Even when we ran into delays - - not of their doing - - they were always on top of the situation and kept in regular touch with both us and the subcontractors (roofers, electrician). They took care of all the paperwork and arranged for all the associated work we needed in preparation for the panel installation.

Posted by rwturner56 on Jan 02, 2019

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