Home Battery Installation in New York, NY
Con Edison customers averaged 28 minutes without power in 2024 — far below the US average of 11 hours, among the most reliable of the 58 metros we track. Sustained outages are rarer here than in most of the country, but storm and equipment-driven interruptions still happen — and homeowners with medical equipment, a home office, a well pump or a sump pump often want backup regardless of the average. Below are battery installers serving New York and the rest of New York County, ranked by reputation.
How often the power actually goes out in New York
2024 · EIA data28 minutes
average time a Con Edison customer spent without power
4%
of the US average of 11 hours — better than typical
0.1
power interruptions per customer that year
Excluding major event days — hurricanes, ice storms and the like — the figure drops to 15 minutes. The gap between the two is the part a standby generator or home battery is really for.
Source: US Energy Information Administration, Form 861 reliability filing for Consolidated Edison Co-NY Inc (utility-defined methodology). SAIDI measures the average minutes a customer was without power across the year. National reliability in 2024 was heavily affected by Hurricanes Beryl, Helene and Milton.
94
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 695
94
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 5289
3.New York Computer Help - Managed IT Services
EliteComputer repair service
93
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.8 · 619
4.iPhone Repair NYC
EliteMobile phone repair shop
93
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.8 · 670
5.iFix New York – Midtown
EliteMobile phone repair shop
93
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 407
6.Brooklyn SolarWorks
EliteSolar energy equipment supplier
91
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 258
7.New York Power Solutions - Smarter Solar
EliteSolar energy equipment supplier
91
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 261
8.King Digital iPad iPhone Repair
EliteMobile phone repair shop
90
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.7 · 340
90
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.5 · 3656
89
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.5 · 418
88
GridFree Score
★★★★★ 5 · 93
12.New Hitech Service Center
Top ratedElectronics repair shop
88
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.4 · 429
88
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.6 · 233
88
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.5 · 329
88
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.4 · 1552
87
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 84
87
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.7 · 146
87
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.7 · 988
87
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.7 · 3741
20.The Best Shades
Top ratedWindow treatment store
86
GridFree Score
★★★★★ 5 · 48
86
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.5 · 217
86
GridFree Score
★★★★★ 5 · 56
86
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.7 · 119
84
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.5 · 125
25.I Repair Cracked Screens
Top ratedMobile phone repair shop
84
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.4 · 185
83
GridFree Score
★★★★★ 5 · 26
83
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.3 · 186
82
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.5 · 79
29.Lendy Electric Equipment & Supply Corp.
Top ratedElectrical supply store
81
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.2 · 126
81
GridFree Score
★★★★★ 5 · 15
31.Michael Chen Watch Repair
Top ratedWatch repair service
80
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.7 · 92
80
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.6 · 31
79
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.3 · 69
34.Kimi iPhone repair and accessories
Top ratedPhone repair service
79
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 157
79
GridFree Score
★★★ 3.7 · 587
36.Big and Tiny Battery Park
Top ratedDay care center
79
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.8 · 16
37.G D Watch & Jewelry Repair
Top ratedWatch repair service
78
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 126
78
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.3 · 46
39.LD Computer Tech | iPhone Screen Repair & iPad Screen
Top ratedMobile phone repair shop
78
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.5 · 30
76
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4 · 75
73
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.4 · 41
42.Barney's Hardware
Hardware store
72
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.6 · 65
43.Garden Hardware & Supply
Hardware store
72
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.6 · 53
44.Vesey Handyman Same Day
Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson
72
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.9 · 27
45.Battery Place Market Corp
Gourmet grocery store
71
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.1 · 169
68
GridFree Score
★★★ 3.5 · 66
68
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.2 · 5
48.Water Damage Restoration Service NYC
Water damage restoration service
68
GridFree Score
★★★★★ 5 · 6
67
GridFree Score
★★★ 3.9 · 41
50.Battery Maritime Building
Historical landmark
67
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.6 · 59
51.KDM Hardware
Hardware store
67
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.1 · 63
67
GridFree Score
★★★ 3.7 · 29
53.A.B.A. on East Broadway
Pawn shop
63
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4.2 · 62
62
GridFree Score
★★★ 3.9 · 9
51
GridFree Score
★★ 2.7 · 22
56.F&T Duct and Vent Cleaning
Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson
50
GridFree Score
★★★★ 4 · 4
10
GridFree Score
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Get listed →Frequently asked questions
How much does a home battery cost in New York?
A 13.5 kWh home battery like the Tesla Powerwall 3 typically runs $12,000–$17,000 installed before the 30% federal tax credit, which brings the net cost to roughly $8,400–$11,900. Larger multi-battery systems scale from there.
Do I need a permit for a battery in New York, NY?
Almost everywhere, yes. A home battery needs an electrical permit and must meet fire-code setbacks, and most states require the work be done by a licensed contractor. A reputable New York installer pulls the permit for you — treat anyone who offers to skip it as a red flag, since unpermitted work surfaces at resale and can void insurance claims.
Who installs home batteries in New York?
Licensed electrical and solar contractors handle home battery installs. Tesla, Enphase and FranklinWH each maintain certified-installer networks that include New York-area contractors.
Why are outages common around New York?
Con Edison customers averaged 28 minutes without power in 2024 — far below the US average of 11 hours, among the most reliable of the 58 metros we track. Sustained outages are rarer here than in most of the country, but storm and equipment-driven interruptions still happen — and homeowners with medical equipment, a home office, a well pump or a sump pump often want backup regardless of the average.
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