Independent Power (Colorado)

The crew did an excellent job and communications with IPS was exemplary. The project went well, but the final cost was higher than the original bid as I understood it. Although it was a grant from NW Energy, the cost was somewhat higher than I remember the cost on the original proposal. IPS worked with us to allow for our project to be done around Thanksgiving 2007 instead of waiting until Spring of 2008. I am very appreciative of IPS` efforts and willingness to work with us on getting the system built. As far as the FatSpaniel netmetering; we here at the school agreed to install that as well. That was problematic due to our inexperience and whatnot. It would have been nice if that could have been installed at the same time, November 2007, so that everything was done at the same time and it was on-line to record all the power input to the building. It is now working, as of April 2008, and recording info on the internet site. That being said, I am VERY satisfied with the GREAT work that IPS did, the crew as exceptional and very nice to be around, how IPS handled everything, and how IPS was totally there in all manners of technical assistance and communications. I sincerely hope that we get to put in other projects with them in the future. Sincerely, Spike The original price seemed to be lower than the final cost, I remember when we sent in the proposal that it seemed lower, but that may have changed due to extraordinary circumstances of being in Havre etc. We were contacted by the contractor and NW Energy was very helpful in our efforts as well. We truly appreciate having the system here on campus and are trying to get wind power and ground source heating on campus as well. I truly hope that we can put more PV and other systems in to make us a green energy campus.

IPS is great. Orion has been fantastic to work with and the crew that came down was very good. It was very satisfying to work with them and to maintain contact. My own interest led me to IPS and their knowledge, passion, local projects and passion sold me. Great experience. Great company.

My PV installation was a dream of mine for over 2 decades, I plan to expand it in the near future.

Final Inspection of the house has not yet occurred. A preliminary inspection of electrical has occurred, but not the final one before a certificate of occupancy is issued.

We are going to use Independent Power Systems for the second phase of our building project which will use more solar panels.

The only thing that they did not do well is the follow up. I complained that I was not getting full output. They explained that it was too hot. They should have called back and checked on the output when it was cold out.

There was a measurement error for the array framework, but a good solution was found, implemented w/ no additional cost. Very pleased with the group I worked with at this company. Power company grant system reduced price considerably, and was handled by contractor. There are also state and federal tax incentives that also influenced us. If the price was not reduced by this amount, it would not have been affordable or appealing--these incentive programs should be increased dramatically!

To date, we have not started the system. Still waiting on the net meter form NorthWestern.

They did a great job! I found out about the grant opportunity and possible contractors through the power company. Compliments to Northwestern Energy.

IPS was great to work with. they made the process easy!

I highly recommend Independent Power Systems. Charles Day

'Absolutely great work

Absolutely great work, from start to finish.

IPS contracted with NCAT for 37 residential and 6 publicly-owned solar electric, net-metered installations from 2000 to 2004. Given the moeny to fund more projects, I would not hesitate to contract with IPS for the work. Had IPS been the successful bidder for our 2005 work, I would have been much more satisified than the most of the contractors who did get the contracts. This section of the survey is only marginally applicable to our situation...in that IPS was the sub-contractor for our solar electric installations. NCAT was funded by the utility in response to proposals submitted for the projects.

IPS contracted with NCAT for 37 residential and 6 publicly-owned solar electric, net-metered installations from 2000 to 2004. Given the moeny to fund more projects, I would not hesitate to contract with IPS for the work. Had IPS been the successful bidder for our 2005 work, I would have been much more satisified than the most of the contractors who did get the contracts. This section of the survey is only marginally applicable to our situation...in that IPS was the sub-contractor for our solar electric installations. NCAT was funded by the utility in response to proposals submitted for the projects.