Shaw Solar of Durango - Durango, Colorado

Tom Butler

Our system has only been in use for two weeks since installation and is performing beyond our expectations even though it is not the 'sunniest time of the year (first two weeks of November). We were very impressed with the skill and professionalism of the installation crew. They answered all of our questions and were amazingly efficient installing the system.

During the planning phase the personnel listened to our ideas and added a lot of options that we had not even thought of. We would definitely recommend Shaw over the other companies that we considered.

Alan Robertson

5+ years after install and our inverter had a problem. Thankfully it was still under warranty and Shaw replaced it no problem. Loving the free energy from our solar system and definitely recommend Shaw.

Sinjin Eberle

Recently, we were presented with the opportunity to transition our current house, which runs mostly on propane with some base electric load, to solar. Around Durango, you can’t help to see the little yellow Shaw Solar car (with a solar panel as the hood) or the big Shaw Solar box truck with many cartoon-themed splashes of color. Out of curiosity one day, I went to Shaw’s website, and was most struck by the claim “Quit Paying the Man,” which of course feeds right in to my feelings about large-scale utility companies owning us as citizens. I clicked on, and learned about a No Money Down loan program. Now we’re talking!

I promptly reached out to Shaw Solar through their site, and received a quick reply – they could set up an appointment for an estimator to come out in the coming week. No obligation necessary. A few days later I pulled into my driveway 10-minutes late to find Shaw's Greg Walton sitting in my driveway with a clipboard. He was already done, just waiting for the tardy homeowners to arrive. Greg is a great guy, completely professional and patient with the questions, but also honest about what may or may not be possible for our home.

Next up was the financing. Greg informed me that the “No money down, low interest” financing was through a program with the Governor’s Energy Office and Elevations Credit Union in Boulder. Basically, the Energy Office has a pot of low interest money to help residents across Colorado get into renewable energy. The program is administered by Elevations Credit union, who handles all of the credit checking, loan details, and dispersements to the solar provider (in this case, Shaw Solar.) Getting approved for a ~$15,000 loan to cover our entire system, equipment, and installation (at 5% interest?) 3 days, and the bank pays the solar provider – we never touch those transactions.

The process was SO EASY.

As you might imagine, these systems are in high demand around here. The next step was scheduling our installation, and due to our snowy and wet spring, the installation team was booked out a few weeks. Once they got a solid date, Lindsay Harmon of Shaw Solar reached out with an update. She let me know that they had already invoiced Elevations Credit Union for the first installment, and my install would be in about a week (weather permitting.) Exactly on time, the Shaw box truck rolled up our driveway and the guys got to work.

Racing an oncoming snowstorm, the crew got the racks installed, ran the conduit and electrical wires, installed the inverter (the box that converts direct current to alternating current and connects to the greater electrical grid) and bolted the panels on the roof. 16 sexy panels – who knew photons could be so sexy They got our job done in about a day and a half – pretty efficient given that the roof is high and steep, and it got a bit rainy up there for a while. The guys crushed it.

I just can’t reiterate enough how easy, painless, and FUN this entire process has been. Shaw Solar was the model of being on top of things, understanding the reality of the situation with LPEA and the financing, and being totally punctual and professional throughout the entire process. Greg Walton was awesome – patient, knowledgeable, and easy to collaborate with. Lindsay was totally on the ball and really great with her explanations, and the Shaw installers were professional, considerate, and efficient. Elevations Credit Union was great, from the first phone call to the final closing docs on the loan, and Amanda from La Plata Electric Association was just flat awesome.

William Frownfelter

We had a wonderful experience with Shaw Solar installing our system in just two days! They were thorough and great to deal with!

Tracey McInerney

The staff at Shaw Solar were so easy to work with. I was waiting for my roof to be replaced before installing the solar and the roofing company kept delaying the project. Shaw Solar was so flexible. When the roof was finally done Shaw Solar placed me on their schedule and the solar was installed soon after. I highly recommend choosing Shaw Solar for all your solar needs.

Ken Francis

Shaw Solar did an excellent job working with LPEA on our behalf.
The installation of the equipment was very professional, and all staff friendly and helpful.
Ken Francis

Doug Capelin

I am 100% satisfied with the FOUR systems that Shaw Solar has designed and installed for my family and my company over the past 15 years. Even more noteworthy than the high quality product is their commitment to FULL service from the first site visit to final state inspection, from explaining system options to guiding me through the rebates, tax credits, and ANY technical aspects. They are ALWAYS focused on the best possible customer service.

Eve O'Neill

We couldn't have picked a better solar company to build our ground based solar array. Shaw Solar was wonderful in every way, including the initial consultations, as we worked to find the perfect system for our property. They arranged for permitting and communication with our local electric company. But the installation was just the best. We appreciated Nate's regular explanations of process and schedule, and were thoroughly impressed with Micah's range of skills. The system itself is just beautiful and sleek looking, and we couldn't be happier.

Thank you, Shaw Solar, for a fabulous experience and a wonderful product.