ECG

Professional, quality installation of our solar electric system

Very happy with our Solar Electric installed by ECG. Owner is passionate about quality and meeting standards and that showed throughout the process. ECG was not the least expensive of the proposals we received, in fact they were the highest cost, but, we had a relatively painless installation and commissioning of the system. One little hiccup when trying to commission the system, found connections not made right during installation, but it was fixed that same day and producing power. Must be patient with this process regardless of vendor, have to get through utility and local inspectors, it took a little over 3 months from start to finish for us. ECG's installation was one day, electrical was one day and then commissioning the system was another day. Most of the rest of the time was waiting for paperwork and approval from utility and some likely waiting for equipment and ECG's workflow. Do some research ahead to have an idea of what panels and systems are available but be open to input during proposals too. The owner provided us a good education and made a great presentation. Any questions were answered quickly, don't be afraid to ask questions, I waited on some and shouldn't have. ECG has a strong local presence and a passion for quality from the owner to the installers and we felt those we important qualities.

ECG made my dream of Solar Energy a reality!

I prefer to do things "in person". It gives me a sense of who I am doing business with. ECG was prompt and professional. Their products are superior, and they are quick to respond if you have a question or concern.

Energy Consultants Group performed a timely solar system install

ECG was the low bidder on our solar system installation.

Excellent company takes the time to understand and give options

worked with ECG to complete 2 separate solar panel installs at my home. Sales rep (Steve) was incredibly responsive, answered all my questions, changed the bid easily a dozen times to make it work into my financial goals, worked with multiple finance providers to get me the best deal for my requirements (monthly payments less than what I'm saving in electric.). Steve did an excellent job in producing a full incredibly detailed forecast report on solar production to expect, and monthly electric savings. Jason did a great job in looking at the construction layout of my perlin-frame garage to make the panels use the maximum amount of roof space available. Installers were incredibly fast, got the entire array installed and up and running within a week (3 days initial phase, then about 1.5 days for the additional array on the back). The solar arrays have been in operation for nearly 5 months now and so far my actual production is beating Steves projections by about 15-20%, so producing even more than what they forecast. He did say their projection tool was on the very conservative side so not to over promise actual results and so far that appears to be accurate. Very pleased with the whole process. Cant forget mentioning Paula in this whole process also, getting all the paperwork submitted, installation crews lined up, scheduling electric company for tie-in, permits, filling out the tax rebate paperwork. The whole group was a charm to work with, and my electric bill has gone from $700/month average to less than $50 the last 2 months.

New install

We were referred by a friend that had an array built on their house roof. We had a ground array set and and are very happy with it. High quality equipment and professionally installed. The system is very well built and is working great so far. We just got set up and can monitor everything that is being produced.

Great company, quality workmanship

Jason did a great job on our project, was responsive to all inquiries and very professional. I feel I got the best product available installed by the best installers.

1 year in - very happy

In 2019, as the solar tax credit was about to start its slow march towards expiration, I decided I should look into solar power. I hadn't done as much research as I probably should have and had tons of questions for our first meeting. They stopped out and provided a ton of insights into the process, documented long term pay back, how the loan would work to effectively keep my monthly electric bill on par with what it was prior to the solar install. Note that Iowa has a lot of unique rules and regulations, and that your local power company also may have many rules and regulations and hoops to jump through. The most work I ever did was answer questions, sign some papers, and pay my monthly bill. No up front costs, no dealing with permits, no dealing with the power company. They took me through the whole process (I think Paula gets most of the credit outside of the install!)

Great results from ECG!

We had a great experience with the Energy Consultants Group team when we had our panels installed. They were on time, quick, and very thorough. If you are looking for a Solar installer, you'll find no better team in Iowa!

Premier Solar Installer

Living in Clive, IA, I spent a fair amount of time researching solar companies. The team at Energy Consultants Group is the one to turn to for any of your solar projects. They are well versed in the latest technology and ways to optimize your project for the best solar gain. The service was excellent from design, permits, installation, and tax forms. They kept me informed at all levels and continue regular follow up on the installed product.

Great to work with: communication and professionalism.

Entire process went very smoothly. Communication was great at all stages. Held to original cost even though our installation needed an extra component and effort. Staff answered all questions and explained installation and system operation.

Answered all my questions, professional

Locally owned company

Spectacular to work with

Jason and the crew at ECG were fantastic to work with. They were knowledgeable, professional and timely in the work they performed and were able to answer any and all questions I had. In fact, Jason made a personal visit to my house to answer questions and help me move my hub from where it was installed to a more centralized location of my choosing. I recommend them if you are considering going solar. Ben C.

Prompt and professional

We contacted four companies and only two responded. Energy Consultants Group, LLC was the only respondent that gave us a detailed cost analysis at the first meeting and looked over the project site with a certified electrician.

Great service and good communication

Answered all my questions, knowledgeable staff, quick and easy installation.

Knowledgeable and easy to deal with from start to finish

local company, knowledgeable staff and easy installation

A group of friendly folks installing my solar system.

I choose these folks for the positive comments I had heard from others about this company and the quality of products and work they perform. My son was also a customer of there's and he also was very please with the outcome of the system installed and the folks he also worked with at Energy Consultants Group, LLC.

Great to deal with.

I was referred to them by a friend.

17.8 KW

This was a large installation and it was determined special mounting brackets were required. Jason was able to find a source for them. We had a lot more rain this summer than usual and the crew came out and worked hard on a day when rain was predicted by the weather bureau, but they got most of the mounting in place. We had a nice day later and the panels were installed. This was all hard physical effort. The electricians they contracted did an excellent job. We spent some time discussing the panel board and they installed it so a transfer switch for a backup generator could be added in the future. I probably asked more questions than most customers, and they patiently answered them. The system has been running for a week and all is well. I would recommend Energy Consultants Group to anyone in the area they serve.

Great to work with, answered all questions and very informative.

Local company who was very knowledgeable and willing to find me the best deal for our situation.

Residential install in Marion

ECG provided an incredibly detailed proposal for a plan which covers 99% of our total electrical needs. Their service was perfect and the installation went smoothly. The city inspection did not yield any required followup. All in all, we are incredibly satisfied.

Great experience working with ECG!

ECG was a pleasure to work with! They provided us with a very detailed initial proposal within a few hours of contacting them. After speaking with them further, they provided a revised proposal with some changed we asked for. They answered all of our questions completely and accurately. Our installation was well planned, well installed and looks great!

Marion IA Installation

Energy Consultants Group (ECG) provided the most comprehensive proposal, which outlined the use of high-quality LG panels and Enphase balance of system hardware. In sum, it was the superior proposal of all we received. Regarding our project, Working with ECG was exceptionally efficient. All work was completed within the agreed to scope and price. We are happy with the quality of the LG solar modules, the Enphase micro-inverters and Envoy control panel. The overall installation of the solar modules, supporting rack system, and electrical work was completed in a timely, competent workmanship manner. City electrical inspection and Alliant Energy approvals were attained without impediment - all managed by ECG. Since we are in the early phase of energy production, we have every reason to anticipate any potential support needs will be met with a high degree of responsiveness by ECG, consistent with our experience with our installation project.

PV install in Warren County

The ECG crew was professional, quick to respond to my questions, and able to work through the bumps that can arise when installing a PV system. In the end everything was as described and I will be recommending ECG to those who ask about my PV system.

Dan and Pat Q

Energy consultants were very courteous and knowledgeable. Installation of the solar system was very quick.

8K system on my house

Jason and the gang at Energy Consultants were a pleasure to work with. They got us up and running quickly, even tho they had to do some extra work with our local county and utility company. I was concerned at first that installing our system would mean lots of work on my own personal time to get this submitted for rebates and what not. This was not the case at all. Energy Consultants handled everything. If you're looking a solar options, I would recommend them hands down!!!