Independence Renewable Energy, LLC - Sandwich, Illinois

Chuck H.

We had IRE install a solar system on our house in early 2024. We shopped around with different companies prior to choosing IRE and chose IRE as they were very open and honest with the process, pricing and expectations. I contacted other companies to get quotes and didn't get a great feeling that they were providing me with honest, fair quotes.

Throughout the whole quoting, planning, installation and turn up phases of the project, IRE kept me informed of progress, assisted me with paperwork and set the expectations for the next phase. At no time during the process was I left wondering what was going on. I was always in the know.

The installation was done within the timeframe that IRE projected and the quality of the installation was superb. I have to say that I am very particular about how my house looks and they made sure to properly place the solar panels in the most optimum location and made sure to not expose any conduit. The architecture of my house is such that almost all conduit is hidden from plain sight with only a short run of conduit on the back side of my house running to the switch box.

After the system went live, I immediately started getting the benefits of net-metering exactly to the expectations set by IRE.

I was so satisfied with IRE that I recommended my son contact them as well. My son and his wife are now in the process of getting solar installed on their house by IRE.

I highly recommend IRE! And oh yeah, working with Norm is great!

Brandon B.

I recently worked with IRE Solar to revamp and transform the electrical system at my rental property, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. From start to finish, Mitch and his team were incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and thorough in guiding me through the entire process.

What stood out the most was their transparency and trustworthiness—they took the time to explain everything in detail, ensuring I understood the work being done and the long-term benefits. Their pricing was very reasonable, especially given the quality of service and expertise they provided.

The upgrade has made a noticeable difference, and I now have peace of mind knowing that my property’s electrical system is safe, efficient, and up to code. If you're looking for a reliable and experienced company for solar or electrical upgrades, I highly recommend IRE Solar!

Mark P.

Great team that installed my panels in 2020. Very friendly and professional crew. I was very happy with all aspects of the process. 4 years later my panels are still pumping out electrons. My electricity bill is typically around $16 (due to the fixed costs and fees so I don't think I can get it any lower).

Roelif L.

Great people to work with!! So glad I went with a local company that has great service and communication during and after the sale. Plus… you’ll love the app on your phone that can track your electrical output and daily usage of your home. Highly recommended!

Martika G.

We were stranded after Power Home Solar went Bankrupt. We had a Generac system that had problems. Norm talked with me and Eric has gotten our system humming finally 3 plus years after installing the system it is operating great and fully. I only wished had used them for the original install. These guys are terrific.Since April our bills were approximately 16.45 16.35 .74 cents and 37.00 These guys are great. Thanks for the excellent service.

Bradley B.

Happy Customer! I'm glad I shopped around when a national company came knocking at my door. Not only did I get the best price but I believe the best installers around. It was nice to talk to people who knew what they were doing and familiar with local codes and regulations. If you have any questions or need to talk to a satisfied customer, please reach out to me, I'm happy to recommend!

Dr W.

We recently worked with Norm and his team from IRE and cannot begin to thank them all for the excellent job they did, from working with Norm on designing a suitable system, to having Eric and his team on-site for a 'second to none' solar installation. We would strongly recommend IRE if you are considering going solar, you will not be disappointed.

Arkadiusz B.

I had very disappointing experience with Norm/Alex and IRE.
It started with solar proposal which took much longer than others but was quite attractive. I explained that warranty is important to me and that's why we agreed to upgrade panels and micro inverter to have full 25 years warranty. I also explained that my roof is 16 years old and they said they will come to take a look.
During site visit they stated they are not the roofers so they cannot comment on the roof however they can install solar without problems and give full warranty.
When we moved to contact i asked about few parts which were very favorable to them and shifting all kind of liabilities towards me (or limiting their liabilities). I also asked about part stating that they will not be liable for roof damages which was contrary to previous discussion. I also asked about warranty which states that labor is covered only for 10 years despite previous discussion of 25 years coverage. Surprisingly I couldn't reach them via phone for few days and they were not responding to my requests for call so this was email discussion. They ultimately stated that they are not interested in my project.
I never experienced this kind of customer treatment. They were surprising difficult to contact or discuss with before they got my money so I cannot imagine how difficult it must be to work with them after they get your money.