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ARE Solar have an average customer reviews score of 4.96 which is higher than the average customer satisfaction score on SolarReviews. This indicates that on average more people who buy solar power from this company have a positive experience compared to the average solar panel company. On the left of this profile page you can get more details on things such as customer service, quality of the sale process, advice given by their sales representatives, whether they have sold good quality products and services and whether they have helped their clients save money in the long term form their solar energy system
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Latest ARE Solar reviews
We decided to go solar due in part to available rebates, both federal and local with Colorado Springs Utilities. ARE Solar was already networked within the CSU and Solaredge provider system. Their proposal was the most detailed and well designed among others. Presentation and communication met every expectation. We had plenty questions on products, processes, warranties, maintenance, system size, and every question was met with helpful and trustworthy responses. We wanted the most reliable products on the market, and ARE supported our vision. Once we had the contract, installation was speedy and without drama. ARE further supported rebate paperwork with CSU fully, such that we did not need to work through uncharted technical communications nor inspections. ARE Solar makes the solar choice an easy and satisfying experience.... read more
Nothing but praise. Great communication, talented and knowledgeable installers. Would recommend to everyone!
ARE Solar was very fast and professional. They installed the system as proposed, no surprises. They applied for the permit quickly and once approved they had several people on site to very quickly mount panels and electrical infrastructure. The install finished just past the winter solstice, peak power has been higher than I expected and power generation is growing as the days get longer and the sun gets higher. Stats are easy to view on the monitoring web page which I have been watching daily for the past month. I'm thrilled with the outcome!... read more
Latest ARE Solar complaints
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What ARE Solar say about themselves
Affordable Renewable Energy is a Colorado locally owned company specializing in Solar Energy Consulting, Solar Energy System Installation and Project Management. We work primarily in Boulder County, Boulder City, Louisville, Broomfield and Denver
ARE Solar operates as a limited liability Corporation (LLC).
• David Waldman graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1979 with a double major in Aeronautical Science and Aviation Maintenance.
• Andy Pendl graduated from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He worked in Information Technology Management until leaving that to get into the Solar Industry.
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ARE Solar Reviews - 24 Reviews
Great Solar Choice
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 04/03/2018
Office location: Boulder, CO 80303
We decided to go solar due in part to available rebates, both federal and local with Colorado Springs Utilities. ARE Solar was already networked within the CSU and Solaredge provider system. Their proposal was the most detailed and well designed among others. Presentation and communication met every expectation. We had plenty questions on products, processes, warranties, maintenance, system size, and every question was met with helpful and trustworthy responses. We wanted the most reliable products on the market, and ARE supported our vision. Once we had the contract, installation was speedy and without drama. ARE further supported rebate paperwork with CSU fully, such that we did not need to work through uncharted technical communications nor inspections. ARE Solar makes the solar choice an easy and satisfying experience.... read more

Fantastic
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 01/16/2017
Office location: Denver, CO 80210
Nothing but praise. Great communication, talented and knowledgeable installers. Would recommend to everyone!... read more
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Fast and professional, no surprises
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 01/26/2016
ARE Solar was very fast and professional. They installed the system as proposed, no surprises. They applied for the permit quickly and once approved they had several people on site to very quickly mount panels and electrical infrastructure. The install finished just past the winter solstice, peak power has been higher than I expected and power generation is growing as the days get longer and the sun gets higher. Stats are easy to view on the monitoring web page which I have been watching daily for the past month. I'm thrilled with the outcome!... read more

Great service
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 09/28/2015
Great service. I priced 5 different companies and listened to their presentations. AAE Solar was an easy decision for me. They were very professional and did what they said they were going to do. They have been very open to answering all my questions, during the project and throughout the past year. I definitely recommend them.... read more

Excellent company and system
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 08/31/2015
We looked at a number of local companies before deciding on AAE. I'm glad we looked around, and AAE exceeded our expectations. They were easy to work with from our initial contact all the way through to the day they came by to explain the system and turn it on. I have no doubt they'll still be there if we ever need anything from them again.
The system has now been on for almost a month and it has been performing perfectly.... read more

New solar at our house
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 08/05/2015
We had such a good experience with AAE. Our neighbor went with a national company but we wanted to stay local. An added point was US manufactured everything. We were very pleased with the service from first visit to assessment to getting it all on the roof. Andy coordinated schedules with the roofer as we ended up with new garage roof due to hail damage.
We now take great satisfaction in seeing the credit meter go up and up and the usage meter stay far behind it.
Would happily recommend this company.... read more
AAEPower
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 06/16/2015
This company went over the expected installation, design, and coordination with the County to ensure our system worked before they completed. The installation was done very nicely and professionally. The electrical panel, panel supports, and trenching was done very well. the installation matches with the upscale, curb appeal of our house.... read more
AAE Solar is Outstanding
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 02/04/2015
AAE Solar installed my system, 32 panels on my residence, in April 2011. I couldn't be happier. The project was completed on time, on budget, with excellent communication and project management throughout.
Three months after the installation, I noticed the system wasn't performing as expected. AAE responded immediately, diagnosed the problem (faulty micro-inverters), dealt with the manufacturer to get warranty coverage and installed all new and higher output inverters on my panels. The replacement went flawlessly and the system has performed beautifully since that time.
There are many company's that do a good job providing a service. But I believe the mark of a truly outstanding company is how they respond when problems occur. AAE's actions on my behalf in addressing and resolving this problem demonstrate that AAE is one of those truly outstanding firms. I can recommend them enthusiastically and without reservation.... read more

Very Happy
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 01/29/2015
The system that AAE Solar installed on my home works exactly as promised. They did a great job installing the system.
I am so please to not be paying Xcel for electricity anymore.... read more
Excellent, painless, well managed project
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 01/23/2015
34 panels with micro-inverters. Well run project with no problems, excellent quality work and service. Couldn't be happier with AAE!... read more
AAE Solar is Great!!
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 01/23/2015
AAE Solar installed my solar panels in April 2012.
I checked many companies out before signing up with AAE Solar and none seemed as good. I had an extremely high electric bill because of the 12 children we adopted and the use of 3 evaporation coolers in the summer. I was paying over $400.00 for electricity in the summer. The cost of electricity has gone up almost 25% since we installed our system.
AAE Solar installed a 10K system for me which pays for most of the electricity we use. Our Electricity bill is now between $25.00 and $100.00 month in the summer; plus we get out carbon dollars from the electric company every month varying from $50.00 winter to $180.00 in the summer. The saving is wonderful; even with out loan we are money ahead.
I recommend AAE Solar panels to anyone who is planning on staying in their home for more than 10 years. They have always been there to answer my questions; even the dumb ones I asked.
Mike Hodapp... read more

outstanding delivery and communications
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 01/23/2015
AAE just remover and replace our panels so we could replace our roof. the job was complete in 3 days. AAE has the best communictions and is a pleasure to work with. They are very professional, highly skilled and deliver on time. I recommend AAE.... read more
solar system
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 01/22/2015
10K Solar panel system installed 1 1/2 years ago, quality installation, great project management, best price I could find from many sunpower reselers and has worked flawlessly. Would, and do, recommend to friends. Lower TCO than paying the power company for the same electrons over the next 20 years and these electrons are greener:)... read more
AAE and custom installation in 2014 - www.stoneaspen.com
Type: Other
Reviewed: 01/22/2015
AAE Solar did an installation for me on a custom home in 2014. I am been extremely pleased with the quality of the installation, the communication, the servicing, and the end results. AAE will be doing all of our solar installations going forward. David Putnam, Stone Aspen Signature Builders. www.stoneaspen.com... read more
Super Solar System
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 01/21/2015
AAE did a great job on our system. They took particular care to design around an upcoming remodel and minimize the effects of seasonal shadows. The included electrical work made the subsequent remodel all the easier.... read more

Solar sys
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 01/19/2015
AAE Solar did an outstanding job of setting us up with a solar elect sys. We reviewed new solar systems with about 5 other companies and we are very happy we selected AAE Solar. It was not a difficult decision. I would recommend you do your home, explore your options and you will also agree on AAE solar. Their price and products is best option available.
Thank you,
Don Duran... read more
Great Company- would work with them again in a second!
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 01/18/2015
We did a whole house remodel and wanted to put in a PV solar system for our house. AAE waked us through the entire process of the equipment and how it works, and what they were doing to plan out the whole system. We ended up having to change our timing for installing our system and wait a few months longer than we initially planned, but AAE was very thorough and making sure all of the details were taken care of and nothing was missed. They were really responsive to things like being really persistent in working with XCEL, who needed to do certain things on their end. As soon as we got the system up and running, we started immediately getting checks from XCEL each month for the energy we are banking. We had a very positive experience working with AAE and would recommend them to anyone even considering putting in solar. It is a good financial investment upfront, but it absolutely made sense and we are already feeling like we're getting our money's worth for the investment. AAE made the process really stress-free as well, because there was a lot going on- they had to work with our roofers, electricians, general contractor, and the utility companies, as well as the city of Boulder in order to get everything set up. We had many, many other things to think about, and it was nice that we didn't have to worry at all about our solar installation.... read more

On and Off the Grid Solar Installations
Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 09/23/2013
I was so impressed with this company's install on of an the grid system at my home near Longmont, that I ask that they install and off the grid system for my mountain cabin in Grand County, Colorado... read more

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Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 05/02/2011
AAE Solar was simply outstanding in every respect. I am very pleased and would not hesitate to use them again. I am gladly referring them to family and friends.
I had the option of having the contractor charge me the net amount after purchase incentives were deducted (for a carrying charge). I chose to pay the full job amount and receive the rebate directly from XCEL Energy.... read more

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Type: Residential Electric
Reviewed: 02/25/2011
Despite freezing weather and a problem with squirrels chewing our wires on our solar panels the company completed everything as promised. Also. Mr.Waldman and his excellent team took the added step of installing screening all around our panels to keep the squirrels out. The squirrels destroyed one panel completely and the team replaced it at no cost to us. I really appreciated that.
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