I have been most impressed with every single person I've been in contact while installing my new…read moreair~conditionin/heating system! I can't say enough good words about Forrest, Thom, Carley, Amen, Jayden & Jaxson! Everyone was extra knowledgeable about my new system and went the extra mile to ensure I've been completely satisfied with my installation. I highly recommend Independent Power as all persons involved truly truly care about their customers and the everything involved. You can't go wrong with this exceptional company! Gina Maltese

Asked them to install a new exterior outlet to power low voltage landscape lighting. I was…read moreimpressed by how fast they came out and the professional job that was completed. They even went above and beyond on an item that wasn't originally included on the workorder. Would definitely hire again in the future.

Photovoltaics (PV) is the conversion of light into electricity. I didn't take physics in school but…read moreI did ok in math so let's take a quantitative review on PhotonBrothers (PB). It's important to understand that PB is a installer not a manufacture. Different manufactures have different models. EnergySage.com is great for general research panel efficiency: SunPower: 22.8% LG: 22% REC: 21.7% PB is a certified installer for REC group a Norwegian company that started in 1996. My specific solar panel model number is REC355AA (alpha series with HeteroJunction HJT cell technology (RECgroup.com) My system: 14 REC x 350 watt panels producing 4,900 (4.9 kW) total solar power. To put this number in perspective, a typical 3 ton central A/C system consumes about 3 kW when it's running. Timeline it took about 3 months from initial call to certification. I went though a co-op with city of Denver (SolarUnitedNeighbors.org). Read up on "Net metering" and "Investment Tax credit ITC" renewed 26% for year 2021-2022 Everybody from sales: Krista T. Projector manager: Eric H. And installers: Jerry & Kyle they were all competent in their lane of work. They all praised their management and liked the company culture. Solar can be purchased with cash or financed with a 20-year loan just like purchasing a car or appliance. It's an investment for your house and your money saving won't break even until around year 10. Loan payment will be around $80-150 per month depending on the kW size of your system. Your electric bill will be significantly reduced to nothing but you still have to pay the $6 monthly service fee plus your Natural Gas utility bill. Most panels will have a 25 year warranty but the biggest difference is Tesla SC330 panels only guarantee Output of 80% efficiency at the end of term. REC355AA panels guarantee is at 92% efficiency. YMWV

My experience with Photon Brothers has been nothing short of infuriating. I want to be absolutely…read moreclear so nothing gets lost: the communication, customer service, and basic professionalism I received were shockingly poor, and I deeply regret choosing this company. Photon Brothers wasted 6 months of my time and cost me roughly $17,000 due to their negligence. I repeat, DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CHOOSE PHOTON BROTHERS. There are many solar companies out there, take your business elsewhere!! This is a company that puts customer service LAST and will throw you under the bus and leave you hanging the when issues arise and they need to do something that inconveniences them or impacts their bottom line despite contracts, written and verbal promises and basic honorable/professional business norms. Our family moved into our new home in June and immediately began comparing solar proposals. I ultimately chose Photon because Sam Johnson (senior sales rep) appeared knowledgeable. I was explicit with Sam about the type of roof and shingle I had--I even sent him the official documentation from the roofing company detailing the type of roof and shingle. He assured me multiple times that Photon could handle it and told me he had built extra labor costs into the contract for exactly that reason. We signed a contract and approved financing. Then came the site visit with the installation supervisor, Drew Perry. I was on the roof with Drew as he inspected everything. He told me directly that the roof was suitable and we were "good to go." Every step of the way, Photon reassured me the system would be installed before year-end so I would receive substantial expiring federal tax credits. Throughout this process, I repeatedly checked in with the project manager, Kaitlyn Martinez. Responses were rare, slow, and unhelpful--but when she did reply, she also confirmed everything was on track for installation before year end. Install day--November 24--was when it all fell apart. Only that morning did the installation team realize they had completely overlooked the shingle type and couldn't install the system, even though I had disclosed this upfront and even though their own supervisor had inspected the roof in person. The install crew told me they messed up and would make it right and still get it done before year end. Kaitlyn (project manager) called--one of the only times she ever did--and assured me there would be no added cost and they would still complete the project by year end, I was reassured again that they would uphold the contract and their promises. That turned out to be untrue. After several incredibly frustrating conversations with Sam and co-owner John Johnson, where I had to constantly call them for updates, I was finally told that Photon would NOT complete the project at all. They openly admitted they made the mistake but refused to honor the contract or their repeated promises because it would cost them more in labor. John specifically told me that--even though the error was entirely on their side--they were not willing to take the financial hit to fix it and I was just out of luck. They refused any sort of compensation for my lost time and money. John initially tried to blame me because I had a difficult roof, then blamed Drew Perry (instillation supervisor), then blamed his Ops team then just told me verbatim "construction is difficult" and I need to understand that, so too bad for me. As a result, I've lost more than six months of time and a ~$17,000 tax credit, all because Photon Brothers failed to do their job, failed to communicate, and then refused to take responsibility for their own mistake. Based on my experience, I would strongly caution anyone considering this company. They overpromise, underdeliver, and when their internal failures come to light, they deflect, delay, and ultimately leave the customer holding the bag. I cannot recommend them under any circumstances.

Custom Solar installed a tankless water heater for our home. We'd asked a few different…read morecontractors for quotes and found that Custom Solar's quote was competitive. The installer was professsional, thorough, and organized. Custom Solar arrived on time to do the job, and the work was completed on the day they expected to finish. The work easily passed inspection and we've had many compliments on how nicely the water heater was installed from friends and neighbors. I would definitely recommend this company to others.

Three years ago we contracted with Custom Solar to install a solar thermal system in our home for…read moreheating our hot water. We were extremely pleased with the entire process. We first met with the company's president, Willie Mein, to discuss how the entire system operates, as-well-as details about the different components of the system. Willie invested quite a bit of time, including climbing around on our roof, to create a custom design for our particular home. The installation of the system was quite an undertaking but the installers accomplished it in a timely and professional manner. We've been very pleased with our system due to the significant reduction in gas usage to heat our water over the past three years. Our system had been problem-free until we recently noticed the hot water heater being activated when it shouldn't have been. We called Custom Solar to see if they could service our system to determine the problem. Their responsiveness was impressive. Eric, a valuable technician, did some troubleshooting on the phone but then offered to stop by our house on his way home from work. He was quickly able to ascertain that it was simply a matter of the plug being slightly disconnected from the outlet. Should we have needed a replacement part, Custom Solar would have been able to repair the system within a day or two. They have been very committed to providing excellent customer service throughout every step of the process.

Reasonable prices. Colman and Todd did fantastic work, with teamwork they figured out the problem,…read moregot in/out.I recommend the company.five plus stars!!

Matt was able to come out to my house for an inspection and help me get a better understanding of…read morewhy some of my lights flicker. Apparently it's not ghosts He took time to understand where I was seeing some problems and then was able to explain why I may be having some issues. I have both an EV charger and a hot tub on my property and he also gave some guidance on if I'd want to switch to a 220 for faster charging. I really appreciate that he was prompt, clearly able to explain and share what my situation was, and also was a good price. Plus my dog liked him. Overall would highly recommend supporting this small local business!

The initial sales visit was professional, and thorough without wasting time. The visit to add…read morespray insulation into my exterior walls was great. The team ran into some problems that were outside of their control and handled them extremely well. The spray makes a mess but they covered beforehand, and then cleaned up very well afterwards. Re cost, I obtained seven estimates. Only two came in cheaper, and I those estimators did not leave me with a good level of confidence that they would have quality work.

Absolutely horrible customer service and a very disappointing experience…read more During an energy audit, my hardwood floor was damaged. I also discovered that the technician moved my security camera from the window to a table without asking. This was captured on my security footage. When I raised these concerns with management, I felt they were dismissed. The manager told me he believed the technician's account over mine despite the video I provided. I also informed him that I intended to leave an online review. During our conversation, he responded by saying, "I'll sue you for defamation." And, " I can't wait to see everyone on Reddit laugh at you" That response made me question whether customers feel comfortable leaving honest negative reviews after receiving that kind of warning. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this company. I encourage anyone hiring these contractors to have security cameras and to document the condition of their home before and after service. In my opinion, moving a customer's security camera without permission is a serious security concern. Xcel's website has a list of companies you should use I'll provide a list below. With only 140 reviews on google and 21 on yelp the business has been in business for 17 years he says. Yea a lot of people love your business

OGS Electric helped us out with a solar install on a difficult roof and allowed us to get the solar…read moreinstallation of our dreams! The prices were good, they were proactive about communication, and just generally a really positive experience.

One star is too generous for OGS, Off-Grid Solutions. I wouldn't trust OGS to replace a lightbulb…read more I had to hire an experienced journeyman electrician to do a forensic inspection of OGS' work and the inspection found numerous code and safety violations by OGS that required remediation. Some of the OGS' mistakes could have caused a fire. The inspector commented that the (OGS) work appeared to be done by an inexperienced person. OGS failed at every step and then extorted me to pay them immediately in cash before the work was complete and before the City electrical inspection. The even clumsily FORGED a changed contract long after the "work" was finished, changing the terms; I had never seen that contract version until 6 weeks after the work was supposed to be completed. I have since learned from OGS that an "apprentice" may have been used on the project, mostly unsupervised, which is illegal in Colorado. I believe that the reason they wanted cash before the inspection is that they didn't not expect their work to pass inspection. We had a detailed contract for a straight-forward electrical panel capacity and amp upgrade. The contract specified that two employee electricians were to take one day to complete installation of a detailed list of equipment and get the permits and inspection done. They sent one (not two) freelance "electrician", who appears to be just an apprentice who is not allowed to work without in-person supervision, who had never seen the work order and did not have a copy. The "electrician" brought and started installing a breaker box that was the wrong brand and 1/3 less capacity than the minimum specified. After a 2nd day of work, OGS were still missing parts, but demanded full cash payment; they said it was too much trouble to bring the remaining necessary parts soon. OGS deliberately delayed requesting City inspection for no valid reason--a homeowner was home every day in January. They threatened to sabotage my follow-on project if I did not pay them cash immediately before the contracted work was completed and inspected. And did. The contracted work is still not completed, weeks later. After numerous threats, I may file extortion charges against them and seek a form of restraining order. IMHO, the GUYS AT OGS ARE NUTS and certainly should not be licensed electricians. The OGS reply to this has substantial misrepresentations; no surprise. Deal with them at your own peril.

Morrison Company Limited has had the opportunity to work alongside Namasté Solar on multiple…read moreroofing projects requiring solar detach and reset. Their team is professional, well-organized, and clearly experienced with high-end homes and complex roof systems common in Boulder. Coordination, communication, and respect for the overall project timeline are critical when multiple trades are involved, and Namasté consistently delivers on all three. While they operate at a premium level, the quality of their work and their attention to detail reflect that investment. We're happy to recommend Namasté Solar to homeowners looking for a thoughtful, reputable solar partner. www.morrisonroofingandrestoration.com

I called to try and have Namaste Solar remove and reinstall my solar panels after a recent hail…read morestorm. The salesman called me back and said he has to come out at a cost of $465 to even give me a quote. This company is a joke and I would highly suggest you find a more reputable company to use for your solar needs.

Writing reviews is a pain in the neck, but sometimes the service is so very good (or, heaven…read moreforbid, so bad) that I just have to add my opinion. Justin (Lotus Electric) is that good. He rates 5+ in all regards. Justin was on time, worked carefully and steadily, did a perfect job (3 Casablanca fans) and for a very reasonable price. I read the other reviews (all 5 star) and I agree with them. I have in mind another electrician job or two, and he's my guy. 100% recommended!

Justin was great when he showed up showed me what I did wrong, he even was able to look at some…read moreother projects that needed to be done and have me a great and reasonable price. Best of all, he gave me an estimated quote before showing up. Would definitely recommend and use again.

We worked with David Coddington and Eli of 3R Roofing in August 2018 to have our hail-damaged roof…read moreand gutters replaced. They were fantastic. We had them install soffit vents and bathroom fan vents to bring our roof up to modern code standards and 6" gutters to better handle the massive amounts of rain our large roof collects during monsoon storms. The flashing around the skylights looks great, the soffit vents are nicely spaced, placed out of view of the windows, and well-squared relative to the house walls. The downspouts with hinged attachments were all assembled to have handmade latches to catch the hinged section when they are pulled up. Everything went smoothly and David and Eli handled all of our concerns and questions quickly. On top of that the crew picked up after themselves at the end of each day, and they carpooled so we only had to accommodate parking for one truck for each crew working on a given day. The final price was the estimated price plus the plywood replacement cost and the 3R estimate was in the same ballpark as another roofer we had bid the job. Best of all, there was no pressure to "sign now" or increase work scope or do anything awkward like replace perfectly good and undamaged skylights such as we saw from other roofers who were storm-chasers (following the insurance claims from our big hail storm). We would happily recommend 3R Roofing and their crews to anyone who needs quality roof work and a good price!

From the owner: 3R Roofing can save you money and save CO2 We do hail and…read morewind damage insurance claims for T-locs and more Small repairs to full roof replacement 3R Roofing Co-founded the asphalt tear off shingle recycling initiative Roofs to Roads Colorado and promotes Roofing Best Practice 3R Roofing is a participating contractor in the Boulder County Energysmart program See rebates and incentives for energy efficiency upgrades: Energy Star 3R Roofing promotes the Elevations Energy Loans, financing for efficiency and renewable energy upgrades for homes and businesses 3R Roofing partners with PV and thermal solar contractors - Xcel rebates and Federal tax credits are available for these systems 3R Roofing partners with the Colorado Green Building Guild, The Center For Resource Conservation and BBB