National Solar Rankings

New England Smart Energy

0BBB Complaints (3yr)Excellent
17*Years in BusinessFounded 2009
100Qualifier Score
300Google Reviews

Detailed Profile

New England Smart Energy has been serving Connecticut homeowners from their Fairfield headquarters for 17 years, establishing themselves as one of the most trusted solar installers in the southern New England corridor. Their perfect 5.0-star Google rating across 300 reviews reflects a company where every installation is treated as a direct representation of the business.

What earned New England Smart Energy the number one ranking in Connecticut comes down to customer satisfaction and operational consistency. In a state with some of the highest electricity rates in the country, homeowners have no shortage of solar companies competing for their attention. What NESE does differently is take the time to understand each home's energy profile before recommending a system. Multiple reviewers note that the company talked them out of oversizing their system, which saved money and produced more realistic payback timelines.

The company holds NABCEP certification and has developed particular expertise with the building styles common to coastal Connecticut, including historic homes with complex rooflines and strict local design review requirements. Their experience navigating Fairfield County's permitting landscape, where aesthetic standards can be more demanding than the rest of the state, gives them a practical advantage.

NESE also offers energy efficiency upgrades alongside solar, including insulation, heat pump integration, and EV charger installation. This whole-home approach means homeowners can address multiple energy goals in a single project.

With zero BBB complaints and a composite score of 64.5, New England Smart Energy is our top-ranked solar company in Connecticut for 2026.

Certifications

NABCEP Certified

Warranty & Guarantees

Production Guarantee
No

Operations

Company Type
Local / Regional

Financing Options

cashloan

Google Reviews (16)

Vera F.

“Zadek B. was a very courteous and competent person to perform all the assessments he did on my house. He answered all my questions, and explained how the entire program works that N.E S E is...”

Ashanti S.

“He was amazing. This was the first part and I was nervous because my last appointment had to be rescheduled. So I didn’t feel too confident but Zadek changed that. He was very patient with me. He...”

Maureen B.

“I had a Home Energy Assessment performed. It was very interesting and I learned a great deal. Ivo Morse’s, the Home Energy Specialist, explained things very well. He was patient with me and made...”

Abdula A.

“Can’t say enough about New England Smart Energy, especially Ivo, the representative who conducted the efficiency/weatherization inspection on my home. Not only was Ivo extremely professional and...”

Eli S.

“Part 1 of our assessment was great, looking forward to next steps. Advisor went through the house top to bottom and explained along the way what he was seeing, and what would be done (as a part of...”

Karla M.

“Thank you New England Smart Energy for sending Ivo our home. Ivo was knowledgeable, professional and a true home saver for my rental home built in 1932! As a result of Ivo’s energy assessment Soon...”

Kevin C.

“Mike and Vitale were here today to do an energy audit and block air leaks. They are a GREAT team. I would recommend them to anyone. They are knowledgeable, hard-working, respectful, and organized. I...”

Diane D.

“Mike and Vitalie came here to do sealing work through Eversource. They did a great job! Both were skilled and had great attitudes. They did a comprehensive check, then sealed various areas and...”

Ashanti S.

“He was amazing. This was the first part and I was nervous because my last appointment had to be rescheduled. So I didn’t feel too confident but Zadek changed that. He was very patient with me. He...”

Maureen B.

“I had a Home Energy Assessment performed. It was very interesting and I learned a great deal. Ivo Morse’s, the Home Energy Specialist, explained things very well. He was patient with me and made...”

Abdula A.

“Can’t say enough about New England Smart Energy, especially Ivo, the representative who conducted the efficiency/weatherization inspection on my home. Not only was Ivo extremely professional and...”

Eli S.

“Part 1 of our assessment was great, looking forward to next steps. Advisor went through the house top to bottom and explained along the way what he was seeing, and what would be done (as a part of...”

Karla M.

“Thank you New England Smart Energy for sending Ivo our home. Ivo was knowledgeable, professional and a true home saver for my rental home built in 1932! As a result of Ivo’s energy assessment Soon...”

Kevin C.

“Mike and Vitale were here today to do an energy audit and block air leaks. They are a GREAT team. I would recommend them to anyone. They are knowledgeable, hard-working, respectful, and organized. I...”

Diane D.

“Mike and Vitalie came here to do sealing work through Eversource. They did a great job! Both were skilled and had great attitudes. They did a comprehensive check, then sealed various areas and...”

Vera F.

“Zadek B. was a very courteous and competent person to perform all the assessments he did on my house. He answered all my questions, and explained how the entire program works that N.E S E is...”