Hands down, the best solar installation company in Minnesota. 100% professional! On time and on…read morebudget.

My spouse and were recently considering solar for our home in Minneapolis as a potential option…read morealong with roof repair/replacement. TruNorth was referred to us by one of their very happy customers, a strong connection at the UMN. TruNorth ran a free estimate on installing solar panels on our property. They then responded very quickly (within two business days) after running technical calculations as to the potential capability and benefits of having solar. They subsequently gave the recommendation for us to not install solar based on their calculations of costs and benefits. I was extremely impressed by their speed, frankness, and honesty in helping with us understand our plans for solar. They then gave a referral to one of their business partners to help us with roof repair. It is quite refreshing to experience such integrity and professionalism in business.

Such an inconvenience with no up side. You get two bills and don't save any money. No tax benefit…read moreand credits on Xcel bill change each year. you are better off putting it on your house or not having "solar" energy at all. Don't let their "mission" fool you. They are only out to benefit their bottom line.

Sunshare has been easy and helpful to work with. Great service that integrates with Xcel Energy in…read morea simple and straightforward way. I'm paying less for my energy and reducing my footprint.

I purchased a solar hot water system from Energy Concepts and could not be more pleased. Energy…read moreConcepts is the rare combination of passion and technical expertise and the final product I purchased from them demonstrates their genuine concern for the environment and their commitment to world-class design and installation. Adding a solar system that runs from the roof to the basement of a 3 story, 40-year-old house is no small feat. I was prepared to make some compromises in aesthetics. Thanks to Energy Concepts, no compromises were necessary. They treated my house as if it were a brand new million-dollar mansion and took no short cuts. The final product is impressive, effective and, unless one looks for it, almost invisible. The system is well engineered, high-tech and yet elegant in its simplicity. It's also designed and installed for years of carefree service. A generation from now, whoever lives here will still be savoring the knowledge that they are doing their part in using renewable energy. Since our system went in, I now feel a sense of participation and pride when I see the sun hitting the attractive collectors on our roof. Seeing this simple sight gives me a new found sense of connection to our world that I've captured a small sliver of the solar energy opportunity falling on my house and stored it in the form of not water in my basement. Last evening I had 80 gallons of 170-degree water in our storage tank. When my teenage daughters take their long, hot showers they now know exactly where the energy came from for that privilege. This system not only keeps them happy, it teaches them that it's not enough to worry about the worlds energy and environmental issues, we all have to do our part. I can't recommend Energy Concepts highly enough. Their engineering, design, customer service and installation expertise is matched only by their passion for helping consumers produce their own power. They delivered far beyond my expectations and were well versed in current state and federal incentives. Whoever lives in my house 40 years from now will be as grateful to Energy Concepts as I am right now on this beautiful, sunny spring day.

From the owner: Renewable Energy: Solar Electric, Solar Hot Water, Wind. Our passion is engineering excellence…read more All our projects come with signed Professional Engineered (PE) project design plans. We are certified by NABCEP. This "design first" philosophy will put you at ease that we're not leaving important details to chance. We address site-specific requirements, energy demands, existing infrastructure, budget realities and aesthetic considerations project by project. We arrive site-ready with the right equipment, parts, and the experience to execute the plan. The products we offer have been carefully selected for reliability, utility, aesthetic appeal, and because they fit seamlessly into our custom designs. We also maintain a cost-conscious attitude, promote efficiency, and believe that high value outcomes are what anchor our competitive edge. Honesty, integrity, and open communication in all interactions are engineered into the essence of the Energy Concepts experience.

Powerfully Green was an excellent company to work with. They took care of everything from a…read morethorough explanation of what was involved in getting solar panels to replacing the roofing and installation of the panels without a single hiccup. Steve did a thorough follow up to make sure that everything was working properly and that we were totally satisfied. The panels are doing everything that was promised and we no longer have an electric bill.

From the owner: We are a full service solar energy installer that does work all across Minnesota. We sell, design,…read moreand install residential and commercial solar systems as well as maintenance work like replacing broken panels, adding critter guard, and removal and resetting services for roof construction.

They responded quickly and courteously, and after responding with a very reasonable quote, they…read morewere quick to schedule an appointment. The electrician arrived exactly when he said he would and finished rapidly, finishing with a better than acceptable result.

Nelson Electric responded quickly to my request and provided good information about their pricing…read more I contacted multiple companies, and ultimately decided to go with someone else but was happy with my interaction with Nelson Electric.

Despite some significant problems, I do appreciate that Cedar Creek Energy did help me install…read moresolar paneling on my roof. I also liked many of the staff. The challenges however were significant, and after some consideration, I think it's worth offering forewarning to potential customers. First, I encountered inaccurate/unreliable marketing information and poor contracting practices: I worked with Nate Pingel. He was very enthusiastic about touting Cedar Creek Energy as the best in the business, and assured me I would have an outstanding experience. He gave me a "bid" for my solar installation, and indicated that the price included the cost of a potential meter upgrade, which he shared that I might not need. He indicated that if it was not needed, then the price would be dropped by "over $2000". I believed him, and signed the contract without carefully checking whether it specified that I would receive a reduction in cost if the upgrade was not in fact needed. I then paid a $1000 required down payment, which was "non-refundable". Afterwards, I inquired, and was told that the meter upgrade was not needed. So I asked for the price reduction, and was then told that a mistake was somehow made, and the bid I was given did not include the cost of the upgrade. Nate did seem to be suggesting that since there was a "mistake", nothing could be done about the $2000+ promised reduction. I explained that I had been considering other contractors, and had relied on the accuracy of the bid when provided. Eventually we compromised, and the price was reduced by $1000. It was livable, but didn't leave me feeling great about the company's ethics. There were also some other incorrect statements. For instance, I expressed interest in a solar battery, both for emergency backup during outages, and to help power my home at night. Nate claimed that I was misunderstanding what the battery could do, and that it would only kick in during an outage, and wouldn't otherwise do anything for my home. I was surprised, but I assumed he must know more about solar technology than I do, and I believed him. It turns out now however, that the battery *does* in fact help power my home as needed, which in itself is great. But because I received inaccurate information from Nate, I didn't ask for a second battery, and would otherwise almost certainly have wanted one. Since I didn't find out the correct information until after the installation was complete, I will now have to separately add the battery, and didn't include the cost of it in my solar loan, so it will have to wait. I communicated next with my project manager. After the initial contracting issues, he assured me that he was committed to making sure that the rest of my installation went very well. I believed that he meant it (and still do). However, on the third of four days of work I went out of my home to my backyard to ask a few questions of the electrician. To my shock, I found the workers sitting and standing in a circle, drinking beers with one of my upstairs neighbors (on my property). It was incredibly awkward, and got me worried about safety, because of course the workers are sometimes operating on the roof. It was close to the end of the work day (I'd been told 8am-4:30pm, and it was a bit before 4:30pm), so my hope was that they were done climbing, and that did prove true. But there are still liability issues for me, as a homeowner, if workers are drinking alcohol on my property. It put me in a risky position, and was unexpectedly stressful during an already full week. It was definitely not what I wanted out of the installation, and I noted later after re-reviewing the contract that the contract does promise "workmenlike" performance. That is, I believe that Cedar Creek workers drinking alcohol on my property without my knowledge or permission, during the work hours the company had provided, was likely a breach of contract. I wrote to my project manager that night, and spoke verbally with the electrician the next morning. I was friendly, and initially hoped that my concerns were taken seriously. Last week, I wrote to my project manager again, raised the contractual obligations in question, and asked him to consider reducing the remaining cost in compensation. I did not ask for a specific amount, and it was mostly, for me -- about looking for some accountability. The project manager passed my request on to the company executives. Yesterday, the manager wrote back to me, and copied the company's CEO, Rob Appelhof. The response was certainly civil, but the content was troubling. Basically, he did seem to be relaying excuses. However, I'm editing this review to acknowledge that after I posted public reviews, I did receive outreach from Mr. Appelhof, who did apologize and provided a partial refund at around 7.5% of the total cost. I appreciate the gesture and will consider deleting critical reviews if warranty service is appropriate.

Great to work with, they put a complex 49 panel system on our home, great install, communication,…read morepricing, and top notch panels and inverters. Highly recommend

I made an appt here to get my vehicle Windows tinted and upon entering the small shop, I was not…read moregreeted by anybody. I stood there for probably 15 minutes before I went into the garage area, which I felt awkward doing, but I wanted to let someone know I was there since I was on a bit of a time crunch. I was seen probably 25 minutes after my appointment time and the window tint is not nearly as dark as I would want it. Overall, not the happiest with how they turned out but it's not bad I guess. I also asked to use the restroom which is a shared restroom with the other shops down a dirty hallway and upon entering the bathroom, there were no paper towels or toilet paper so I didn't even use it. It didn't look like it had been cleaned in quite a while.

Went for my 2 window tint! Great shop and excellent work. Highly recommended! Meng knows his stuff!read more