In August 2020, I bought (27) Silfab solar panels and (27) Enphase inverters that Blu Solar…read moreinstalled at my residence. Due to the extensive tree cover above the home, the panels do not receive enough direct sunlight to generate a meaningful amount of energy for my use. Pre-installation, when I informed the owner of Blu Solar, Mr. Harrison, that I did not want solar panels on my home if it meant cutting down any trees, he assured me that the panels would work well if I trimmed tree limbs and branches every few years. He knew this to be false, but went ahead with installing the panels, after I incurred the expense of hiring a tree trimming service. Since the solar panels have been online, two independent experts have inspected the tree coverage above my home and they agree that generating a meaningful amount of electricity, enough to cover average utility needs, would require cutting down several trees. They also agree that my location is not a suitable site for installing a solar system and confirmed that good business practice in the solar industry is to inform the customer of this significant limitation and not install a system as it would not perform to expectations. I am an environmentalist. In 2015, I received a Master of Arts in Urban Sustainability, and currently serve in a municipal government sustainability office where I create programs that focus on lessening the City's GHG emissions and environmental impact. This is why I was so insistent during my initial consultation with Blu Solar, that I was not interested in installing solar panels if this would require me to cut down any trees. Mr. Harrison and Blu Solar knowingly deceived me into purchasing their solar panels for $30,000 plus the cost of 30 years of financing and now refuse to allow me to return the product and terminate the loan agreement. I requested the cancellation of my contract with Blu Solar in March 2021 and asked them to remove the panels from my roof. However, after months of delay, Blu Solar offered to remedy my complaint by cutting down my trees. This is an outcome that I made clear was unacceptable to me, and that they'd assured me would not be necessary. I was conned into entering into a loan agreement for $48,013.53, which requires me to make monthly payments for 30 years, in order to purchase solar panels that cannot generate meaningful amounts of electricity for my use. My energy bill to the local utility has never changed in the year since the installation so I now pay for energy utility AND solar panels purchase. This is just not fair, and companies should not be permitted to do this to unwitting consumers. Since beginning down this road with Blu Solar, I have learned that it is standard practice in the solar industry (in fact, it is mandated in some states) to provide potential customers with a written proposal including: · An estimated return on investment (in years and months) · A production guarantee · Estimated kWh production · Estimated monthly savings, in dollars · Comparison between my current utility bill and the post-solar utility bill · Explanation of how to read my new bill and how the Net Energy Metering program works I received none of the above from Blu Solar! To resolve this issue, I want the contract cancelled, solar panels and inverters and wiring system removed, and all roof penetrations sealed.

The best people, the best equipment. The BluSolar Energy…read moreCompany gave me the best experience possible. From the top rate sales people, customer service people, installers, and technicians. Over & above courteous. The technicIan ALL but stood on his head & drew me a picture with his toes until I understood how it worked. The customer Service lady worked over and above to set up appointments for me during a very hard time/window of when I could be available. Thanks again to the BLUSolar peeps!!!

I have always been interested in going solar and wanted to support local business. I spoke with…read moreRyan, the South East Solar consultant, and they were very professional. They gave me a personalized proposal and showed me how much I could save on my monthly power bill. As someone who doesn't know too much about the solar industry, I can say their quality of service was top notch and I left the consultation with a much better understanding of how solar could significantly reduce my energy needs.

From the owner: At South East Solar, we're dedicated to helping farmers and rural small businesses thrive through…read moresustainable energy solutions. We stand apart from typical solar providers by focusing on education over sales, ensuring you understand every option available. Our expertise lies in crafting affordable, high-quality solar installations specifically designed for the unique demands of rural operations. Our experienced in-house team ensures each installation is not only impeccably done but also tailored for reliability and long-term sustainability. We're here to make renewable energy both accessible and economical, helping you cut costs significantly. Take advantage of up to 80% savings on your project through the Federal Investment Tax Credit and USDA REAP Grant. Contact South East Solar today to find out how we can "Power Your Farm, and Empower Your Future!"

What a stellar job! Brenton came to install a chandelier in…read moremy office which had high ceilings. He came on time and got right to work. The installation itself self was very quick, but because the fixture had more than just a few crystals that needed to be individually attached, it took a bit longer. But he attached them, one-by-one, and kept a great attitude though it was a tedious thing to do. The job was completed without a hitch. I would highly recommend and will be using him for my other electrical jobs going forward.

Awesome! Fixed things I didn't even know were broken. An overall amazing young man. I would…read moredefinitely do business with him again anytime. Also fair price you can't beat that. He is definitely our new household electrician.

I am general contractor and have worked with dozens of subcontractors over the years and this was…read morethe most knowledgeable, thoughtful, organized crew I have ever come across. I would give them 6 stars if I could. We pulled four bids from installers and went with Beyond Solar. We installed a system on our primary house and then a second system on a rental properties. They are awesome.

We were solar rookies and had never seen a solar panel in real life before, though we had done…read moreresearch for well over a year and a lot of calculations. We did a lot of research before we decided on Beyond Solar. They were one of 7 companies we got quotes from. Even after having visited many websites and gotten some quotes we were not really sure. However, after having asked them tons of questions and gotten good answers, we felt that their company was the one we felt most comfortable with. Before we made up our minds, I went to one of their clients and got a run-down on his experience and he was very pleased. They were not the lowest in terms of price, but among the best priced. However, they offered a wide range of options and customization and help that we felt very comfortable with them. We factored in price, know-how and interest to help us. The install crew was very professional and polite and even cleaned up everything after themselves and were very knowledgeable and meticulous about everything. They also brought a gas-driven power generator to keep our fridge/freezer and other things powered up while they had the mandatory down time to install the inverter. Overall, we're very happy with them and can totally recommend them for solar power installations.

Good quality. Incredible Salesmanship…read more When you enter a solar installation agreement, you're entering into a long-term business relationship: there is a months-long installation process, followed by the years of workmanship guarantee and technical support. You don't want this with these guys. Run the other way. We're fans of the underdog and tried to give the "local" provider a chance -- even if it seemed a bit pricier. Chris Reilly and Don Tonic are not reliable. We gave the thumbs up at the end of April, signed at the start of May, confirmed that the June deadline of worked for them, and we didn't have "fully" functional panels until December. We paid in full, months ago. We lost our locked mortgage interest rate because the project was delayed. Even now, Don Tonic, the owner and president of the company, will schedule calls where he doesn't show up. He actively ignores texts. The only project progress we've had has been by asking one of his employees to come by. Don Tonic is not responsive. When Don did communicate, he spent a full month repeating: "It will be finished tomorrow." What was particularly infuriating about this was that he would refuse to schedule the team to come out for two days instead of one, insisting that they would finish in one day. He did this over and over, for over a month. That's right: even though he was clearly wrong every single time, he continued to ignore questions, and repeat the same deaf line of "we only need one day", and then delay the scheduling that he is in charge of. We have a 10kW array that yielded max 2kWh a day, despite sunny weather and lack of shade. For non-technical folks: that is very little output given the number of panels we purchased -- even when you account for facing West and a 45 degree tilt. Now the panels have a ground-fault, so zero production. I'm happy to share text conversations with him + pics of the array. I will say the handiwork looks great, since the panels are all black. That said, they made an extra couple of holes in the house without asking us. Their clean-up attempts were rushed because, as noted above, they hadn't even got the panels to work. Go with the company that has a contract clause which protects your production guarantee. Or another small company. It's incredibly exhausting to have to follow up with these guys every day for just the bare minimum. In the warmest sense, it's hurtful. In the coldest sense, this is a business transaction and they are in breach of contract, and apparently, they do not seem to care. I'm giving them two stars because, despite the flexibility they showed at the beginning of the process, in the end: Do the solar panels work? Not right now. Did we lose our interest rate? Yes. Is Solar Plus going to repair the ground fault? Doesn't look like it. Are they still in breach of contract? Yes. Are they responsive about it? No. Are there other options? Yes.

We are very please with our PV installation from Solar Plus. Don's company is small and personal…read more He runs the company and is also on the roof overseeing the installation. We got a great value and much better quality equipment with Solar Plus. They do a great installation job and they give you their full attention. Thanks Don!

Jim Davis Designs provides a 5 star design experience - I wish every vendor was as wonderful to…read morework with!! Jim and Paula's taste, creativity, and communication style/service made me completely comfortable turning over any and all design choices to their team. They respected my budget preferences, gave me plenty of options, and installation was a breeze. You will love working with Jim's team so much that you will find yourself looking for more projects to do with them - I know I am!!

Jim Davis Designs installed all the blinds in our daughter's condo & we are very happy with the…read moreresults. They helped us keep costs low while providing an aesthetically pleasing & quality product. We needed a longer 'wand' for one of the windows & they were so kind to send us a replacement. We highly recommend this business! Jim, if you can provide a blinds or matching bifold shutter solution to the existing sliding doors let us know. Thank you for a job well done!!