Solar Power

AES Sells Solar Safely

A lot has changed in the last few months. Everyone from big box stores to local eateries are doing their best to keep everyone as safe and healthy as possible, but it’s also meant quite a bit of confusion about what safe actually means. Fortunately for us, two things have not changed and remain as clear as ever:

  • People want the savings, security, and other benefits of solar as much as ever

  • AES Sells Solar Safely. The practices we’ve used for years are already virtually contact-free, so let’s take a look at how each stage of the process is now 100% socially distant.

Initial designs and estimates can be done with as little as your address and a power bill. Our free quote form already sends us everything we need to get started, but if you (or we) have any other questions, they can all be handled over the phone or via video chat. You can also take additional photos for us as-needed while we design the perfect system for your location.

Signing paperwork by hand is already a thing of the past. We use secure software to handle it all via your phone, tablet, laptop, or desktop. In some cases, your utility company may still require physical signatures, but this can be handled via mail.

Installation is typically performed entirely outdoors, either on your roof or at the ground mount location. In some cases, it may be necessary to access your attic, garage, or electrical panel. All indoors work will be done:

  • By trained solar installers who have not tested positive or shown any symptoms of COVID-19

  • With your permission

  • While wearing face masks

  • With as little contact as possible and frequent sanitization

  • Efficiently, so we’re back outside as quickly as possible

Though it may seem a little daunting, we are committed to your safety and health, and will go to any length we can to ensure it. Our benchmark is a 100% risk-free process.

In addition to these measures, most of our team are working from home to ensure that they are safe. We are maintaining limited hours and minimal in-person staff, and all employees are provided with PPE. Give us a call at (618) 988-0888, or message us any time on Facebook.

AES Solar has helped southern Illinoisans protect themselves against rising energy costs for over 20 years. Current state and federal incentives make solar more affordable, and in-house financing makes going solar with AES easier than ever. And it’s a good thing, too, because we could all use a little more protection right now.

How Union Workers Power a Better Solar Business

 How Union Workers Power a Better Solar Business

As you may have heard, in March of last year AES Solar became a Union Electrical Contractor by joining the IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers). All of our installers are now also union members, and prospective new hires are required to join the union as well. We are thrilled to be a part of IBEW and believe it was an important step to take, both for our installers, customers, and for our company as a whole.

The Clock is Ticking to Qualify for Solar Savings

 The Clock is Ticking to Qualify for Solar Savings

We are currently living through one of the best times in commercial solar deployment history. Between the Federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC), Illinois Solar Renewable Energy Credits, and MACRS accelerated depreciation, it is possible to offset 90% of the cost to bring your business into the 21st century with a solar power system. Unfortunately, one of these incentives will be phased out very soon. But if you act quickly, it is still possible to take advantage of the savings.