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Typical your area range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Prime Energy Services LLC. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$5,000 – $11,400
Typical HVAC project around $8,200
Prime Energy Services LLC says on its website that it has spent over 20 years helping homeowners and businesses maintain, repair and optimize solar energy systems throughout Connecticut. Its Google rating stands at 4.6 stars from 89 ratings. A 2022 customer said the panels and other equipment went up in under two days, and that Shawn Roby's team crafted a custom financing solution for the rooftop project. In a 2022 review, a customer said CEO Shawn Roby showed up in person and got up on the roof to inspect the job himself. A 2024 reviewer who needed a roof replacement because of leaks said the new roof went on in two days and the solar reinstallation was done shortly after. A 2024 customer whose solar was installed in 2022 said half of the units later stopped working, and that within a few days a tech came out and had them fixed. A 2025 customer said the 10-year warranty turned out to be worthless, that months after the first call the company only came out to shut the system off, citing safety concerns, and that the matter was reported to the manufacturer, BBB, Attorney General and DCP. A 2022 customer said a promised reimbursement on the light bill never happened and described two failed inspections. A 2023 customer said scheduled home visits never took place. A 2022 customer said the company estimated 90k when other companies were estimating 30k.
Great Sales Pitch, But No Service or Accountability I signed up with high hopes, but the 10-year warranty turned out to be worthless. Despite repeated requests, they have never provided an inspection report. Instead, they’ve shifted blame multiple times—first to my siding company, then power washers, squirrels, and even high winds. I first called in June. Months later, they only came out to shut the system off, citing safety concerns, and told me to “call someone else.” The owner even admitted he put me “at the back of the bus” and voided my warranty. Now I’m facing both my solar bill and my electric bill going into fall and winter—through no fault of my own. I’ve since reported the situation to the manufacturer, BBB, Attorney General, and DCP.
I definitely recommend Prime Energy Solar! I have always been skeptical about getting solar since I was receiving at least 1 call a day from companies trying to sell it to me. It almost seemed like a scam. After I got my electric bill last August I had had enough. I called a few friends of mine to see who they use for solar and they all recommended Prime Energy Solar. I couldn’t be more happy! Their staff was amazing, they call or write back right away and they explain everything to me thats hard to understand. I bought my panels over a 27 year loan and my price never goes up and I have a lifetime warranty as long as I’m still living here. The price of electricity is so high now, I can’t imagine how it will be in 10/20 years, but I know I’ll still be paying the same. Do yourself a favor and give them a call!
The owner Shawn was amazing during the entire process. He came out and designed a PV system that met our needs. The installation team was speedy and respectful of our home. We did have a slight issue with the system shortly after it was turned on, but the installation team came out quickly to resolve it and we have had no issues since
My friend Doug Wade works there and I knew I had a trusted person looking out for us, as there have been so many solar companies that have come and gone. Mike Gallagher worked with Doug to see the whole process through to the end. Excellent experience, communication superb and price was fair for what we got. We got a solar package including a needed new roof, all came out beautiful. I am looking forward to a 30% tax credit next year. This is a very good company with super trustworthy people to work with.
After reasearching the other solar systems and companies in Connecticut I decided not to use Prime because they are not a good value or reputable. They prefer to sell you "required" roofing (age and materials) for which they use use subcontractors for so when issues arise....you are on your own. They use commission only sales people which creates a rushed, grab the money and run attitude. That also creates lots of turnover so you might have to deal with replacement reps mid project. The owner is rude when addressing customers and employees. I know this first hand.
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