About Eric

Meet Eric Layden.

A Poughkeepsie local who has helped 182 homes go solar since 2023. The person you meet at your kitchen table is the person who answers your texts.

Eric Layden in a PlugPV polo shirt
Eric Layden outdoors by the Hudson River

Why Eric does this work.

Eric got into solar because Hudson Valley homeowners deserved a local expert they could actually call, not a national company that sends a stranger to the door and a call center after that.

Too many families were handed generic proposals from companies with no connection to this region, its homes or its winters. Eric does it differently: he sits down with you, looks at your real bills and your real roof, and tells you what makes sense, even when the answer is "not yet."

He works with PlugPV, a New York solar installer with 5,782 completed installs since 2018, whose crews handle every install. You get an experienced installer behind you and a local point of contact who stays with you.

How Eric works

What working with Eric looks like.

  • No pressure

    Real numbers and time to decide. Reviews mention it again and again.

  • Always reachable

    Customers mention replies at 5 am, 11 pm and everywhere in between.

  • Whole-home view

    Solar, heat pumps and roofing planned together so they work together.

  • Truly local

    Based in Poughkeepsie, with installs in 64 towns, most of them in the Hudson Valley.

Every system is installed by PlugPV, recognized by:

  • Best of Hudson Valley 2025 winner, Hudson Valley Magazine
  • EnergySage Elite installer, screened and verified
  • Best of Hudson Valley 2024, Hudson Valley Magazine
  • NYSERDA, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
  • Best of Hudson Valley 2023, Hudson Valley Magazine

5.0 stars on Google

What homeowners say about Eric.

Real reviews from Hudson Valley families who went solar with Eric and PlugPV.

  • “5 am or midnight he would answer my questions right away.”

    I couldn't be more impressed with my Plug PV experience. Regardless of how busy my rep Eric L was, he always made me feel like our job got his full attention and care. 5 am or midnight he would answer my questions right away. In addition, the installers were respectful and diligent. In my book ... this was truly the first time a company won in price, service, and met expectations. Thank you Eric and Plug PV.

    Alyssa R. Poughkeepsie, NY

  • “Working with Eric made the process go extremely smoothly.”

    I recently decided to make the transition to solar energy at my house in Lagrange. After doing some research, we decided to go with PlugPV. Working with Eric made the process go extremely smoothly. He took the time to explain the entire process and check in with us at every stage even after being turned over to our project manager, Luis. The installation team did a wonderful job going over the equipment and the best placement on the house and left the property looking better than when they arrived. If you are looking to make the transition to green energy, PlugPV is the way to go!

    Adam S. LaGrange, NY

  • “Deciding to go solar with Plug PV was the best decision ever.”

    Deciding to go solar with Plug PV was the best decision ever. The savings are not embelished or exaggerated. The entire process from start to finish was a breeze. Eric was great, took his time to really explain the process and all that was involved. Eric still checks in from time to time to ensure we are happy with our system and there are no concerns. Also everyone who is on the team was extremely kind and professional.

    Richard F. Poughkeepsie, NY

  • “Eric was available every time I needed him.”

    It was a great experience. He explained everything in so much detail without absolutely no pressure and was patient with all of our questions. Eric was available every time I needed him and "held our hand" through the entire process. Now we're excited to start saving money on our electricity!

    Kimberly P. Fishkill, NY

  • “He never made me feel like I was a bother.”

    Eric was an amazing salesman to work with. He was very thorough every time we spoke. Even though I had a million questions every day he never made me feel like I was a bother. My husband and I are excited we made this move and made the decision to go with Plug PV and had Eric as our salesmen. I recommend Plug PV and Eric if you decide to go solar.

    Stephanie C. Hyde Park, NY

  • “Couldn't have made it easier.”

    Eric and Chris were great. Super professional and great communication every step of the way. Definitely recommend plug PV if looking into solar. On the sales side Eric was knowledgeable and really informative. On the installations side everything went smooth and Chris communicated every detail throughout the process. Couldn't have made it easier.

    Robert B. Wappingers Falls, NY

  • “If I had a question 11pm Eric would reply with the answer.”

    Eric has been great answered all my questions everything went very smoothly. If I had a question 11pm Eric would reply with the answer. I wouldn't recommend anyone else it has been a great experience.

    Habib H. Pleasant Valley, NY

  • “We couldn’t be happier with our decision to go solar.”

    Our salesman, Eric Layden, was great through the whole process, from explaining the purchase, the design and installation of our system and ensuring we've been happy the whole way. Our panels were installed in a short amount of time and we couldn't be happier with our decision to go solar.

    Patrick O. Wappingers Falls, NY

  • “The installation is superb and working as calculated.”

    I could not be happier with Solar installation that Eric Layden helped me to get. He is very professional and explained everything I need to know before signing on for the installation. Chris the Supervisor and the whole installation Crew were great. The installation is superb and working as calculated. Thanks PlugPV.

    Emmanuel B. Brewster, NY

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