We are a full-service electrical contractor specializing in solar installations, backup generators, EV chargers, home energy storage solutions, and general electrical work for both residential and commercial projects.

Yes. Clemens Electric is a fully licensed and insured Master Electrician with over 20 years of experience serving the Capital Region and Hudson Valley.

Absolutely. We provide reliable electrical solutions for homeowners, commercial property owners, municipalities, and contractors.

We proudly serve Albany, Troy, Schenectady, Saratoga Springs, Clifton Park, East Greenbush, Latham, Delmar, Hudson, Glens Falls, Queensbury, Lake George, Kingston, and surrounding Capital Region and Hudson Valley communities.

Call us at 518-617-1016 or fill out our online contact form to schedule your free consultation.

No. Existing, code-compliant services are generally grandfathered. The rule applies when you perform work that involves service equipment upgrades or replacement.

Whole-home surge protection is a device installed at your main electrical panel that protects your appliances, electronics, HVAC systems, and smart devices from voltage spikes. These surges can come from lightning strikes, utility switching, or internal sources like motors turning on and off. With modern homes relying on sensitive electronics, whole-home surge protection is strongly recommended when upgrading service equipment. It’s an inexpensive way to prevent thousands of dollars in damage.

Most homes with open roof space or land for ground mounts are excellent candidates. Our team provides a free site evaluation to determine solar potential, estimated savings, and system design.

Yes. Solar reduces your electric bill by generating your own clean power. Many customers save thousands over the lifetime of their system, especially when combined with federal and state incentives.

Most projects take 1–3 days, depending on system size and roof complexity. The roof replacement itself is usually the longer step.

Yes, in many cases. Technology has advanced so much that modern panels can generate more power in the same footprint. Plus, new incentives, warranties and battery integration options make upgrades attractive.

Standard grid-tied solar systems shut down during a power outage for safety reasons. However, when paired with battery backup, solar can continue to power your home during outages. We design systems that can include battery storage for backup power and energy resilience.

Homeowners may qualify for the NYS solar tax credit (25% up to $5,000), NY-Sun incentives, sales tax exemption, and property tax exemption (where applicable).

Solar systems are low-maintenance. Most homeowners only need occasional visual checks and app-based monitoring to confirm normal production. In New York’s climate, systems are designed for snow and wind; if production drops unexpectedly, the monitoring data helps pinpoint whether it’s weather-related, shading, or an equipment issue so it can be resolved quickly.

Most solar panels last 25–30+ years. Manufacturers typically offer a 25-year performance warranty, meaning the panels will still produce around 80–90% of their original output at that point. In many cases, panels continue producing power well beyond that timeframe.

Yes. Solar panels still produce electricity in cloudy conditions and during winter. In fact, panels can perform efficiently in colder temperatures. Snow may temporarily reduce output, but it usually slides off quickly due to the panel angle.

Most residential solar installations take 1–3 days, depending on system size and complexity. The full process (design, permitting, utility approval) can take 4-8 weeks.

Yes. We install residential Level 2 chargers that provide faster charging speeds than standard outlets. We also install commercial EV charging stations for businesses and municipalities.

Not always, but in some cases a panel upgrade is required to handle the added load. Our licensed electricians will review your system and recommend the best solution.

The right size depends on what you want powered during an outage. We can design systems that power just the essentials or provide whole-home backup power.

Yes. We install, service, and maintain standby generators to ensure they’re ready when you need them most.

Yes. We are an authorized standby generator dealer for Briggs & Stratton. We sell, install, and service Briggs & Stratton whole-home, and partial-home standby generators, providing reliable automatic backup power during outages. Our standby generators are permanently installed, run on natural gas or propane, and automatically restore power within seconds of an outage. We handle the entire process—including system sizing, permitting, electrical and transfer switch installation, coordination with utility, startup, and ongoing maintenance, to ensure your generator is dependable when you need it most.

Energy storage systems (batteries) store electricity from solar panels or the grid for use during outages or peak utility rates.

In many cases, yes. We can retrofit energy storage onto existing systems or design an integrated solar + storage package for new installations.

We sell, install, and maintain home battery backup and energy storage systems from Enphase Energy. Our primary solution is the Enphase IQ Battery 10C (4th generation), a reliable lithium-based home energy storage system designed for backup power, outage protection, and energy independence. The Enphase IQ Battery 10C integrates seamlessly with solar panel systems, provides scalable capacity for partial or whole-home backup, and includes advanced safety and monitoring features. Our team handles system design, permitting, installation, and ongoing maintenance to ensure long-term performance.

That depends on the size of the battery system and how your home is configured. Batteries can be set up for: Partial home backup (critical loads like lights, refrigerator, well pump, internet) Whole home backup (with larger systems or when paired with a generator) A properly designed system ensures your most important loads stay powered when the grid goes down.

A hybrid backup system combines battery storage and a standby generator to provide reliable, long duration power during outages. The battery handles instant, seamless backup for your home—keeping lights, electronics, and critical loads running without interruption. If an outage lasts longer or energy demand increases, the generator automatically starts to recharge the batteries and carry heavier loads, extending your backup time indefinitely.