Maine Solar Hot Water, Renewable Energy Installation Customer Testimonials

Thank you, thank you. ReVision made my solar hot water system finally work. The original installers a year ago made at least a dozen mistakes and when called because of lack of hot water, actually made it worse!

The day after you fixed it, the water temperature went from 125 degrees to 165 degrees. We've turned off the backup electric element this summer and using just solar the water temperature is staying above 140 degrees.

Heather Parker
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
ReVision later installed 3.4kw solar electric system on same house - see right of photo

"Janet and I have been really pleased with the new system and with Revision Energy's service. You folks do an excellent job.

We tell all of our friends about how great it is to go solar and about how nice it is to work with the people at ReVision."

Damon Gannon
Topsham, Maine

"ReVision Energy has been great to work with. They brought us through the entire process from permitting to installing the system very smoothly and professionally.

Their communication throughout the process was phenomenal. The system was installed in only two days and went online this Earth Day. We are now proud and happy owners of a sun powered electrical plant right in our own home!

I would recommend Revision Energy to anyone. In fact my wife's parents are having a PV system installed at their house."

Joe Persechino
Newmarket, New Hampshire

"We purchased the PV system because it seems like the right thing to do and it sets an example for our daughter. I haven't seen the meter swing backward yet, but I like the daily graphs on the add-on SunPower display and the $ amounts saved each day. Andrea and I are already talking about when we might add more panels, especially if we get the plug-in rechargeable cars expected in 4-5 years."

Chris and Andrea Rhoda
Belgrade, Maine

We featured the Rhoda's story in our blog. See: Rhoda Family Uses Solar Hot Water, Pellet Boiler, and Solar Electricity for Efficient, Renewable Energy Powered Home.

"I can report that the 2.5 KW system that you installed produced 5,772 kwh to date or over 2500 kwh's per year. It has been active for about 25 months. Excellent results. Better than the Skystream [wind power] unit that I have had for about 3 years. Quiet, reliable, and a steady power generator."

Rick Schweikert - Searsport, Maine
Solar Electric System

"Your crew did a great job: flat out an A+.

The panels are humming away!

Energy Total: 413.37 KWH
Today KWH: 17.71 seems to be about average (on a sunny winter day)
CO2 avoided: 31.24 lbs. today, 729.05 lbs. total since installation

Glad to be associated with ReVision. We'd recommend you to any and everyone!

Thanks for looking towards the future!"

KC Hughes - LT's Inc
Cumberland, Maine

"Yesterday I was out cutting some siding and when I triggered my saw I noticed my electric meter stopped. I thought it was odd, went over to check it out and noticed that the electric meter was running backward from the solar electric panels.

That moment was worth every penny spent on this house. Thank you all."

Ben Tipton
Woolwich, Maine

We've featured Ben Tipton's system several times in our blog. See: Tipton Family's Energy Efficient Home in Woolwich, Maine and Woolwich Solar Homes Uses 2800% Less Fossil Fuels Than Conventional Home.

"The crew that did the installation were all knowledgeable, courteous, respectful of our home, efficient and cleaned up after themselves. It was obvious they wanted to impress me with their performance and took the time to answer all my questions. It was almost like they had done this a hundred times!

From the very beginning I was impressed with the patience and willingness of your personnel to answer my questions (and I had many). The rebate, tax incentive and net metering paperwork were handled well and on a timely fashion. Particular thanks to Jen and Geoff who shouldered most of my questions/concerns with ease.

Here are some performance figures:

The installation was completed on 1-28-10, and as of today (2-18-10), the system has generated 375 Kw hours of electricity. Generally speaking, on a good day, we'll generate about 20-22 Kw hours and we have reached 4,060 watts regularly. I think our system is performing as advertized. Before the net meter was installed, it was great to watch our house meter run backwards!"

David Munroe
New Durham, New Hampshire

We featured David Munroe's story in our blog. See: New Hampshire Customer Adds Solar Power to House That Has Not Used Oil in a Year!.

"Well, it finally happened...I had to buy some fuel oil. As you recall, you installed my Tarm in the fall of 2006 and installed the solar hot water panels the following spring. So, I have had 2 winters and 2 summers with them.

I last filled my oil tank in September 2006 and for the first time since then, I had oil delivered last week. (Actually just 100 gallons as that amount will take me through the winter for those days when we're away. And all last summer, the solar panels gave me 6+ months of domestic hot water without oil or wood fuel. So, if you weren't sure, you can put me down on the list of satisfied customers."

Roger Schutte
Oakland, Maine

"The ReVision crew were prompt, courteous, well organized, cheerful, went over the work plan and siting of equipment with us before starting any work, appeared to be following appropriate safety precautions, did their work quickly and efficiently without intruding on us, kept us informed of progress, and cleaned up after themselves before they left ... Doing business with ReVision has always been a pleasure."

Samuel Schwartz
Harpswell, Maine

"I'm very pleased with both systems (solar hot water & solar electricity) and will give you a reccommendation at every opportunity! Thanks for a job well done."

Richard Acheson
North Waterboro, Maine

"The crew was very professional and the installation and wiring looks as I expected. It passed Durham's inspection with no problems - no easy feat in our town.

... About a week later, we got a good spell of sunny weather and the system worked just as you predicted. I was impressed that by 7:30 am there was enough daylight in January for the system to turn on and start generating.

Jen provided great support with all the forms, etc. and because of your's and her help the dialogue with PSNH was quite simple. PENH installed a digital net meter around Jan. 13 and I received my rebate check by the end of January. February is off to a good start; I'm averaging about 13.5 kW per day for the first 8 days of Feb.

I can't imagine what June - August will look like !!"

Rob Clark
Durham, New Hampshire

"I would be happy to give Revision Energy kudos any time! Over and above the product itself, your people speak well for your company!!"

Mike Moss
Cape Elizabeth, Maine

"Since the unit has been installed, our furnace has not run at all to heat our hot water for showers, laundry or dishes. We will also be able to heat some of our home this winter and supply all of our domestic hot water. We do not know yet just how much heat for home heating this system will produce, but our home is well insulated and we have a clear area for solar collection year round, so we are hoping it will help us tremendously."

Laurie Sevigny
Norway, Maine

"Your [crew] left here this morning after finishing their work and I must say that your employees Geoff, Eric, Chris and Dan are excellent workers, very courteous and professionals in every way. I have been a public servant for most of my life and also owned and operated a small business for 17 years and I always said that in order to be successful one has to give service to his customers as they are the ones that pay the bills. I am more than happy with their work and workmanship, they are truly an asset to your company."

Edward W. Samson
Lewiston, Maine

"I just wanted to let you know how pleased Julie and I were by the crew you sent to install our new solar system. They were the perfect blend of professional and friendly-truly delightful. Although we are now waiting for the sun to reappear so we can see if the system actually works, I'm sure it will because your crew impressed me with the care they used to assemble it. I don't know what you pay them, but I think they all deserve a raise!"

Julie Weaver
Mount Vernon, Maine

"We love our new solar hot water system. Our oil boiler has been literally shut off for a month! Even with a few cloudy weeks in July, there has been enough sun for plenty of hot water and we now take LONG hot showers!

Thanks for being so efficient, courteous and knowledgeable. Keep up the good work guys."

The Jutras Family
Yarmouth, Maine
Solar Domestic Hot Water customer

"Josh and I want to express our heartfelt gratitude for an impressive job well done by Geoff and John and their team on the installation of our solar hot water system. They exceeded our expectations in their level of professionalism, efficiency, knowledge and so much more!

In the future, we will be happy and proud to highly recommend ReVision Energy to anyone who asks... thank you for such a positive experience!"

Josh & Rebecca Knowles
Naples, Maine
Solar Domestic Hot Water customer

"I had two companies perform solar hot water site evaluations at my home that resulted in two significantly different project proposals. Although ReVision Energy's price quote was higher, it was obvious that their system design would offer much better performance based on the size of our household and our domestic hot water demand.

In the end, the reason I chose ReVision was Fortunat's knowledge of solar energy. I have been very pleased with the solar hot water system they installed. My boiler is hardly firing at all this summer and my family is enjoying hot showers produced by sunshine. The ReVision Energy guys do great work!"

Todd DeWitt
Buckfield, Maine

"Guys, I have to say that I'm VERY pleased with the performance of the system so far. Even with all the rainy days I think I ran my furnace twice right up until about two weeks ago. I had thrown the shut-off switch to the furnace a couple days after the install and then forgot all about it. I haven't paid much attention in the last couple weeks but on sunny days like today I'm getting 160+ degrees! Loving it!"

Tim McCreight
Harpswell, Maine

"Completed my first month with the Sunpower 205's (solar electric system). The system worked flawlessly and generated 270 kwh's over the 30 day period.

My 10 Sunpower 205's have generated 2,478 KWHs in the 10 months since installation or 247 kwh per month.

I love the system you installed so perfectly."

Rick Schweikert
Searsport, Maine

"We hoped adding attic insulation, a solar domestic hot water system, and a more efficient boiler would save on energy costs.

In fact, our oil consumption dropped from about 900 gallons previously to 464 gallons in 2007. During the late spring, summer and well into the fall, almost all of our domestic hot water comes from the solar system we installed."

Tom Gillen
Milbridge, Maine

"We have had excellent performance with our solar hot water system. Before you installed the solar package my furnace was up to temperature all summer. I have tracked its weekly performance over the past 8 months, including our reduction in the use of oil and it has been impressive."

Stan Gawron
Gawron/Turgeon
Scarborough, Maine

"I would just like to let you know what a great job your crew did yesterday. Dan and the other guys were pleasant, courteous and cleaned up everything before they left. They also showed up on time. I've had a number of other improvements to my home and your crew were by far the best. Excellent is the rating I would give if surveyed so please tell the guys thanks and a great job done."

Mike Gervais
Sabbattus, Maine

"Just wanted to let you know we've been enjoying our solar system. You didn't mention that watching the collector and tank temperatures changing, and watching for highs and lows, is entertaining!

The issue with our tankless coil not being able to keep up with warming the 47 degree water from the street was negated by the pre-heat of the solar tank, even when the tank was only warming to 70-80 degrees in the less sunny time of year. With the pre-heat the coil can fill the bathtub with hot water without it turning luke warm.

The intellicon seems to be averaging around a 10% savings by its own calculations. We've kept our thermostat at 60 degrees this past winter.

Thanks!"

Teg Glendon
South Portland, Maine

"We are very happy with our solar hot water system. We have not had our boiler on since the day the guys left. That includes all of those cloudy and rainy days too. We will be happy salespersons for Revision."

Paul & Dawne Thornfeldt
South Paris, Maine

"Thank you for the good work!

Our solar hot water system seems to be doing just fine. We are very happy with the way the hot water is working now.

We really appreciate the professionalism of the young men who came to do the job - Geoff, Chris, John and Tim. They were pleasant to have around. They were careful with the house which is particularly important to Jan. It was a pleasant experience all around.

Thanks again."

Peter Swinchatt
Topsham, Maine

"The ease and professionalism of working with your company was wonderful. It's so apparent that you know your stuff. Everything is working great - the water is hot and the heat works beautifully."

Beth Sturtevant - Yarmouth, Maine

"Everything worked out fine as you said it would. Saturday afternoon as the panel temp dropped down below 220 the pump started and the system is operating fine. I have also noticed that the furnace comes on much less. ... You guys have been great to work with and very helpful. Thanks again."

Stan Gawron
Scarborough, Maine

"Just a note of thanks and praise for Matt and Bub in their review of options for us at our home yesterday. Both are professional, intelligent and passionate about their jobs. Keep up the good work."

Wayne Kruithoff
Wayne, Maine

"I'm so happy with my solar water heater! My boiler hasn't come on once this summer to heat water (only to heat the house these COLD nights!). If there's anyone who would like to look at my installation, I'd be happy to show it to them. If I can help to get anybody else on board, I'd like help."

Cindy Carusi
Orono, Maine

"Thank you so much to Hans and Matt for installing my system. It's been a dream that has been realized..."

Mark Sanson
Newcastle, Maine

"I am more than happy to serve as reference for ReVision Energy. Their team did a very professional job from start to finish. The system is performing exactly as advertised; we hope to use their services again in the future."

Stan Bennett, Owner - Oakhurst Dairy, Inc.
Portland, Maine

"As our high season draws to a close, I want to update you on the impressive performance of our solar pool system. To date, we have not had to supplement the pool with any LP gas. While the next seventeen days of operation may need a boost, I anticipate we will save $6,000 in heating costs this summer. Thank you very much."

Larry Hudgens - Causeway Club
Southwest Harbor, Maine

"I just wanted to let you know that I have been able to do an analysis of oil gals. burned for the Beachmere South building for the Solar Thermal system. In June 2008 we saved 33% on oil gal. burned compared to June 2007 and 35% saved in gallons of oil burned in July 08 over July 07. I attribute that to the solar hot water system!

As of today, our PV system has generated 2302KWH and saved 3913lbs of CO2. Anyway, thanks again for your efforts in getting our solar hot water and solar electric systems up and running. We speak to all the guests about it on a regular basis."

Sarah Diment, Owner - Beachmere Inn
Ogunquit, Maine