About Us

Hudson Valley Clean Energy is a full service solar electric, solar hot water and geothermal installer serving Ulster, Dutchess, Columbia, Greene, Putnam and northern Orange Counties. We specialize in the design, installation and servicing of solar and geothermal systems.

Hudson Valley Clean Energy designs and installs solar electric, also known as photovoltaic (PV), systems that convert the sun’s rays into clean and efficient energy that can power any electrical equipment in your home or office. Solar electricity is safe and sensitive to the environment with no pollution, emission, or noise and is now widely affordable. State rebates and tax credits can total up to 60% of a PV system’s total cost! Photovoltaic systems also save consumers money as low risk investments yielding predictable 6-12% annual returns through lower electric bills. Systems can have optional battery back up capabilities for power outages or interrupted power.

Through New York State’s Net Metering programs, if the PV system is producing more electricity than is being consumed, the utility’s meter will spin backwards, selling back the excess electricity to the utility, at the retail rate,.

Geothermal systems (ground source heat pumps – GSHPs) are also safe and sensitive to the environment. GSHPs use the earth as a heat source in the winter and a heat sink in the summer. Using the earth’s natural ground temperatures, the heat pump, a device which moves heat from one place to another, transfers heat from the earth to the house in the winter and transfers heat from the house to the earth in the summer, thus creating a cool house in the summer and a heated house in the winter.

Geothermal systems use underground loops to transfer the heat. There is no external venting and there are no harmful fumes released into the atmosphere (zero emissions). Because of zero emissions, a chimney is not necessary for ventilation. Geothermal systems also help to minimize ozone layer destruction by using factory sealed refrigerant systems, which usually never have to be re-charged. Geothermal systems also save money, both in operating costs and maintenance costs. Investments can be regained in a short period of time. Since the energy savings usually exceeds payment on the system, there is a positive cash flow.

There are many environmental benefits from installing renewable energy systems besides being clean and efficient. Our renewable energy systems decrease greenhouse and acid rain gas emissions by reducing the amount of oil, coal and natural gas that is burned by electric utilities, thus contributing to improved air quality. Greenhouse gas emissions are the number one cause of global warming, which is causing both ends of the earth to melt at an alarming rate and has the potential to cause numerous problems around the globe.

At Hudson Valley Clean Energy, we take pride in providing excellent, professional service and reliable products. We work one on one with our clients to design and install the best systems to meet their renewable energy needs, whether it be for commercial, government, or residential projects. Our lead designer is a licensed Professional Engineer, a nationally certified photovoltaic system designer (NABCEP) and an International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) accredited installer. Our installation crews are clean, courteous and efficient.

Hudson Valley Clean Energy offers a consultation as the first step to ensuring the best, high quality system design. All of our photovoltaic systems have a 25 year warranty on the solar modules and a full 5 year warranty on all material and workmanship. Geothermal systems have a 10 year manufacturer warranty on the geothermal unit. We provide full service to our customers from beginning to end, handle all New York State, utility and local government paperwork, and provide ongoing support after the completed installation. We are available to answer your questions on renewable energy. Our customers are of utmost importance to us!

“Hudson Valley Clean Energy is dedicated to helping produce clean and efficient renewable energy to benefit you and protect the environment.”