YSG Solar

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Knowledge people and really helpful. I will recommend them

Go green with YSG

My experience with YSG has been great. The whole process starting from the initial estimate to final inspection went smoothly. Their financing option was very clear unlike some others. The proposal was very detailed and clear. They took care of all paperwork and permits for us. YSG even sent a Roof pro when I was unsure about the life of our roof. Installation took two days only. The installers were polite and professional. Reaching people at YSG is as simple as making a phone call. I would definitely recommend them. What I did not know is how long the paperwork takes. The whole process took more than 5 months. We started in Oct 2017 and did not finish until Apr 2018.

Brooklyn flat roof installation. Great installer!

My story begins like this. I started shopping for solar companies because, like most other solar owners, I felt that I was contributing to destroying our planet by using traditional methods of energy production, such as fossil fuels. I wanted to harness the natural elements that our planet has in hopes that I could help preserve our planet for future generations. Going solar wouldn't really help me save money in the short term, so it wasn't about that at all. My colleagues referred me to some companies, such as Sungevity, but I found out that the solar industry is a scary place and can be pretty cutthroat. Sungevity went out of business before I could install with them. On I went, to find an affordable, yet reputable company for myself. I tried using a solar marketplace website, but it was a hit or miss just to get a quote. Some quotes were ridiculously overpriced. Other companies didn't even respond to my follow up requests. I was left scratching my head. Where would I go next on my hunt? I ended up turning to New York State's own energy website (guess where I live?). I not only live in New York State, but I live in Brooklyn, NY. New York State's website was where I found YSG and some others. YSG wasn't the only company that contacted me back, but I liked the price and I liked the thorough and honest advice from Steve. Of course, I googled them. Of course, reviews weren't perfect, but overall they seemed pretty good. I decided to pursue it with Steve. YSG is a small local company, but I believe that they have a good business model and are sustainable. It is important to find a sustainable company, because when it comes to warranty on your installation, you need someone who will be around. Steve really has the best bedside manners. Although he is one of the senior guys there (I'm guessing), he takes the time to explain things to you in depth. FYI, 2018 is the last year to fully maximize your solar rebates. The federal incentive will drop starting next year and is going to be phased out yearly. In NYC, there are property tax abatements and 2018 is also the last year to qualify for them. In addition, there are incentives to the installers, and NYC seems like one of the last battlegrounds to get that incentive. Those incentives are based on a first come, first serve basis. In NYC, there is a lot of red tape to get around. YSG is not only approved to install on flat roofs (mine is flat), but they also know how to navigate all the red tape to get the installation done as quick as possible. My installation took 2 months, which I consider fairly quick. I also referred my brother who lives in Westchester (Peekskill, NY). He installed at the same time as I, and YSG knew how to navigate their red tape as well (and that was worse). The only problems we had actually, were with Con Ed. One piece of advice: Make sure your new system is always producing and doesn't have errors. I had errors that were caused by Con Ed resetting their meter, and I didn't know it would screw up my production numbers.

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Great job by everyone at YSG.

Home Owner

I had reached out to many companies to provide a quote. I found YSG Solar to be very honest and knowledgeable. Everything we discussed and agreed to they followed through. I must say it was a pleasure dealing with them and would highly recommend them.

Great Company; reasonably priced, good support, transparent.

This was a great experiance (aside from problems related to conedison and my local manicipality). Steven is very knowledgable and will give you all the info you need to make an informed and transparent decision. The process was easy, and they walked you through every step. My electrical bill went from an average of $180-220/mo down to $18, and Im banking a significant amount of KWH into the system. Only issues I had were that I wish the consumption meter was offered to me at install (and therefore part of the original cost) rather then afterwards and now an added cost. Responsiveness after the sale has been good, but could be improved. Overall very satisfied, and a worthy investment. Hoping to go completely off the grid in the near future.

My SYSTEM

Very pleased with the entire process

Thank you Michael Michaels! 1st in my neighborhood to have solar

Michael Michaels made it happen. He answered all of my questions, found the right size system I needed and got me financing! I’m very happy with ysg!

YSG Solar Review

YSG Solar did an excellent job presenting their proposal. Short, sweet, and to the point. It made sense to me to proceed with them. Their proposal was simple and not a long complicated legal document. The system is producing the power which YSG said it would.

Excellent Experience

My total experience with YSG was incredible. I would highly recommend anyone looking at solar should use them.

Solar system

My solar system was installed in 2016, what impressed me most is not how much money the system has saved, but how Mr. Magid and his team (Kevin , Sean etc...) cared and help me after the system was installed. They are not only professional though out of the installation process but most importantly they Maintained caring and helpful 2 years after the system is done. I am super satisfied with the whole experience and thank you again for everything (David, Kevin, Sean) !!!

One Of My Best Decision

On 5/3/2012 we buy my first house in Jamaica Queen's NY 11433. My light bill was to high and looking in the internet how to lower the bill. Searching on the internet i was able to learn abut a solar panel system for my house. I contact You Save Green and Dave one of the sales person call me and make a appointment. He came to my house and explain me and my wife how the system work and how it can save me money. 6 moth later. they install and ready to save me and family my green $$$ .

Staten Island

I'm so happy very helpfull group they did very good job and every time you call them for questions they answered ASAP and i appreciate David and his group for every think they did for me

YSG CUSTOMER

YSG SOLOR DID A GREAT JOB. VERY PROFESSIONAL

Amazing work

My name is Eugene, Ysg solar gave me a great deal in a system, they were there when they said they will be and the entire install process including the paper company interconnection and permits took less than 2 weeks. John King is the sales rep and Sean were a great help

YSG gave me the best quote for $/Watt.

YSG gave me the best quote for $/Watt. They also provided the size of the system that that would cover my (nearly 100%) needs. YSG allowed me to own the system with a hybrid loan instead of leasing it. I am provided with the capacity to monitor it myself and usual warranty. I can still call them for service if I ever need any. It was a smooth process from start to finish.

Easy process, seamless and $0 power bill

Everybody was professional, the installation went smooth. Very professional, competent on time, clean. We also got the battery storage which we love having but have not had the need to use as of yet! Thank you Michael Michaels for making everything happen!

YSG SOLAR got me off the grid with solar + backup battery storag

YSG delivered a soup to nuts package which helped take our house Off the Grid. The commercial grade panels combined with the battery system were exactly what I wanted & YSG made it happen. Big shoutout to Michael Michaels who is king with customer service & saw our project through from beginning to end.

YSG Solar did the impossible

I was referred to YSG Solar from my coworker Will who already had been through the process of going solar and was very happy. I also received quotes from 6 other companies. Michael Michaels of YSG was the only one that was able to install solar on my home. I've been so impressed that I've already recommended 3 others that have also signed up with YSG Solar. If you're looking for a smooth, quick turnaround solar experience, call these guys. Don't waste your time with any other company.

Not your average review- READ ME to learn about solar and YSG

Hello everyone! Hope your having a good day! I never wrote one of these reviews in my life so bear with me. First off, my name is Adam. I have a very extensive knowledge in many topic's from medicine to car engines. My favorite however is technology. I have kept my finger on the pulse of solar for years, because I wanted it and lived in states that had high incentives. But still, the rate of return would have been 12-15years. The past few years I have been busy with other projects; but started looking at solar again THIS YEAR. why caps you ask? There is a tiny windows of opportunity here. Its between now and stretches maybe..... 2 years at best! That's best case the 2 years. I beg you to look into solar again, even if you have tried in the past and didn't like the price. Big things happened over the last 3-5 years, and more so in the last 10mo. Right now the government is basically paying more then half of the entire system. (Location dependent). But to a point. Federal rebates apply to everyone, if you check your state in sure there are other incentives to. So you say, Adam; why now or less then 2 years? Because solar equipment and installation has dropped *almost* to the floor regarding price, and power output. Solar equipment fell to an all time low as of this year. The Government sponsored programs have realized this and have cut the incentives to a point. But the kicker is they accelerated the phase out year by about 5 years as of today! These programs will BE TERMINATED FOREVER. I can tell you right now, with the right solar installer, you can get the best deal on the planet. Remember government cuts it in half... Do you believe that solar will fall 50%? You shouldn't. Equipment may get a little cheaper, but the killer in the mounting rails for your roof, the wiring, the inspections and permits, not to mention the biggest expense. US! People! We need to pay people to work at that height with fear of falling. Or worse, being electrocuted. These costs will not ever change. They are hard costs that will never change. So best deal you will ever get in the next 20 years is right now. My 2 year timeframe is a guess, a best case scenario actually. They can pull it anytime. Most power companies have gotten green lights to charge every American more money each year with price hikes. The "normal" rate is almost 4% a year, here in NY ConEdison is fighting for 10% this year! So lesson learned from part 1? GET IT NOW! Next this is now my complete, unaffiliated, uncoworssed experience with YSG Solar. I had, this year, sign of with 2 different solar companies. One was a fairly well known big player in solar land, SunRun. They came recommended highly. The person who came to the house to "explain things" got my vote and we signed. A 2nd company I wont mention, did the same thing im about to tell you. All of these bigger companies are connected to Big Power industry. Solar hurts their bottom line. When I finally asked 10 times I got a copy of my contract "because at the time the sales people came, neither printer worked". Cut to the chase. They required you to connect your system to the internet or have cell phone service so "They can monitor your system, as well as CONTROL IT DEPENDING ON DEMAND IN YOUR AREA! Meaning your own power will be shifted!!!! No dice, and they lied on other things, Fraudulent signature's of my 83 year old grandmother in fact. NO LIE, ALL 23 PAGES; but doesn't even compare to the internet clause. Not to mention I could only have 10kw that would "fit" on my roof. *Cough cough, fraud*.Tiny bit of background here: 8 years of fighting with ConEdison over my bill. $600 in summer for a 3 bedroom tiny apartment!!!!!! They refused to do anything!!!!!! So they have stolen for me for years and years. No pool, No heaters, No windows A/C, New house, Central air, all energy star NEW appliance's, LED lighting. Gas heating air/hot water, house was brand new in 2009. Now enter the promised land. YSG Solar. I received a call in my VM from a solar company called YSG. Never heard of them prior, my mistake. So I did something I never do....call back. Best decion I ever made. So now you say why makes them any different then other 100 quotes I got? MMMMmmm.... EVRYTHING. First of all solar can be scary to try and understand, and compare apples to apples. Equipment is a MAJOR thing to look for and what type (not brand) of inverted they use. I will explain that a little further down. YSG has made purchasing a solar system as easy as ordering a pizza. Its difficult for me to explain everything, but I will try me best. 1)I spoke to a SINGLE point of contact for my system. From start, ordering, financing, installation, permits and inspection....1 Person!!!! The sales people at YSG act as your contact point. The crazy thing is for tech people, or financial people, my contact knew all facets of the business and could answer every single question without saying "ill get back to you". I don't want to plaster names here, but if your either type of person, you should speak with *Steve* at YSG. Tell him Adam recommended you and he will know why. I am a very tough customer. I want it how I want and to my specs, to my liking. He met those demands and exceeded them. Most people wouldn't even need to know everything I asked. 2) Price- Here is my system for you geeks out there. I wanted a net zero bill. Meaning ZERO electric bill, not just reduce it. I sent over my coned bill and he calculated what size would do it for you. I chose to go bigger so I over generate if anything. If you shop around the installation prices are usually spoke in terms of dollar per watt. My system, before ANY TYPE OF REBATE OR INCENTIVE was $3 per watt!!!!!! Now get this, for NY residents it dropped to $0.80cents per watt after incentives!!! If you just take the federal rebate, without any state help or other things, it drops to $2 per watt! Beat that price? I doubt it, not with the equipment I ordered. 3) Install time - From the day I first spoke to YSG to the day the permits were issued, system installed, and inspected..30 days!! Here in NYC! Unheard of. NYC never acts fast on permits, ever!! Everything arrived at my house by truck the day installation started. It only took 3 days, and that is due to rain, and 1 man down out of my crew. Condition better? 2 days I bet. Flipped it on, worked first try! 4) Your actual cost and financing - I don't know a single company that offers this program. Its called a split loan. What it does is split your loan up to consider every tax or incentive you qualify for from federal and state sources. These numbers are set in stone by the state and feds. 1 loan is the amount of rebates do you. In my case, almost $20,000. Best part? ZERO PAYMENTS AND ZERO INSTEREST FOR 12-18mo to allow you to get those incentives. If you turn them over to YSG solar finance company (as you should) THE LOAN IS CLOSED WITH NOTHING PAID OR CHARGED!. 2nd Loan is the remainder, your responsibility of what's left to pay after everything. My loan is 12years at drum roll please.. 2.99%! Payment ? $163/mo that doesn't change. Oh, that number doesn't count your property tax abatement for 5 years in some states like mine!!!! This keeps your loan payment low by splitting it and wiping # one loan out. If you consider the abatement and money saved on electricity, you end up paying off the system after 2 years, so the rest is free. in my case; over a 25 year period, the system will have saved me $193,000.26!!! 5) Quality - I requested certain types of equipment. The most important you should learn is what type of inverter do they use. If they use a String (cheapest, operates at the LOWEST PANEL OUTPUT), Microinterters that get mounted to each panel, and optimizers, which I have. It allows each panel to communicate with the main inverter allowing it to produce the most power and adjust each panel for max production. Period! This option adds almost $100 per panel. But let me look at what every single panel is doing on my roof and if there any issues. I'm sure geeks like me will love that. Panel type should also be highly looked at, LG, Panasonic, Sunpower, are the top 3. YSG uses optimizers with the newest LG panel series out (Neon 2 !!! Without asking! you can monitor your system from anywhere in the world with you smartphone or PC. It has and collects every single statistic you could ask for. 6) Warranty- This is a big one. how long is it and what will they cover? What happened if they go bankrupt? YSG purchases extended warranties' for all hardware and an insurance policy for roof damage or water penetration. This gives you at least 2 warranties' on everything. Either YSG or if they blow up and disappear your still covered. The tricky part im sure you have seen is time each part is warranted for, correct? YSG makes it very simple 25 years ON EVERYTHING!!!! You own the system, they fix it free. Simple. Final thoughts - Call everyone else first, just call and see what they send you in writing only, no verbal garbage, then call YSG Solar. I lost 2 month's of my life because 2 other solar companies. When I say YSG was upfront with me I mean complexly upfront, not a single surprise, and updates everyday. I don't know how they do it, but they are simply the best. Just for instance, the ONWER of the company came out to see the inspection to make sure there were no issues the customer had to learn or correct. I have never seen that dedication to quality. I know if seems like I work there, but I assure you I don't, im just finally happy and able to get rid of my power bill, and not giving ConEdison a penny more!!!! My only regret is not getting a battery backup with the install, it has so many advantage's I couldn't explain it here, but if your budget allows YOU WANT IT. Thank you YSG for being great. Here's my system broken down, (My system is huge for a residential house). 16.2KW System 46 - LG Neon2 330watt panels, all black to look better and are over 19% efficient! 2 Inverters - SolarEdge SE7600A-US ( I requested battery backup capability for the inverters, this model is the only one that does it from SolarEdge , its called StorEdge if you care to look it up) Each is 8.4kw capable so hence I needed 2. Everything installed and wired including fuses, disconnect switches, electric panels , taps, everything! No hidden costs. Cost breakdown: $48,000 cost $6000-8k from state direct to YSG $19,000 and change in rebates $19,800 left on 12 year loan at 2.99% $163 a month. Can be paid down quicker as mentioned above. No one else touched this price, and they used all high quality material, no shortcuts, so sales pitches, no upselling. Just exactly what your budget allows and what you want it to do.

Ehni's review

Great company. I would recommend them to friends or family. Actually I have all ready!!! No they love them too.

Great job by YSG

YSG and I work together very well. They were very helpful in answering all of my questions and concerns throughout the installation process, and after. Some other companies did not want to install on my flat roof, so I am glad that I found YSG Solar. I am happy with my solar panels so far, and am excited to work with YSG for years to come. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a solar installation.

Great service and valuable investment

Michael Michaels did a great job managing my expectations and explaining the ins and outs of my project. I highly recommend YSG to anyone looking to save with solar.

Home owner

I install solar panels on my townhouse in Harlem on 126 street 👍🏾. I was very happy with the installation and service. If I felt something wasn't right . You save green was happy to correct it and make all things right . I found the company to be very knowledgeable and willing to take time out and explain everything . I am happy with the equipment the wireless router , solar panels and the big savings. Now I am looking forward to putting in a battery. like tesla battery or some other brand that will be safe and also store so it energy. so I can use at night when the rates are higher

A no brainer

For $200 a month for 12 years I had an oversized solar generating system installed on my roof. A no brainer! I purposely had a oversized system installed so I could go all electric. At almost a dollar a therm to heat my house this winter it was a pleasure to tell Rochester Gas and Electric to turn off my gas meter. I heat my house with pellets and electric heat now. Next winter will be all electric heat as my new system should produce well over 25,000 watts of electricity by November 2017. My electric bill is and will always be $22.55 a month. I have a electric car and lawn mower now. I push over 23 kw back to the grid so let the sun shine. If you will be living at your home for 15 years or so I recommend solar. Otherwise you will be doing these upgrades for someone else. Watching my bi-directional meter pulse backwards just makes me happy, happy that I'm going green.