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RSS Solar

Aurora Ave.
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RSS Solar

Aurora Ave.
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Free onsite estimate

We make solar simple-- We are dedicated to making solar energy affordable and accessible to everyone-- with ZERO upfront costs.* Your home can become its own tiny power station and generate plenty of reliable energy, all while reducing your electricity bill. Plus, it doesn't hurt that your greener lifestyle will help your state achieve its renewable energy goals.

We make solar simple-- We are dedicated to making solar energy affordable and accessible to everyone-- with ZERO upfront costs.* Your home can become its own tiny power station and generate plenty of reliable energy, all while reducing your electricity bill. Plus, it doesn't hurt that your greener lifestyle will help your state achieve its renewable energy goals.


Direct Solar of America

3101 N Central Ave
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Direct Solar of America

3101 N Central Ave
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14 years of experience

Our second-to-none brokerage model benefits our customers by making sure they see increased benefits and complete satisfaction, while we make sure they realize the most optimal cost savings. With various financing options, multiple choices for Solar Power technology, and installation our customers value our extensive experience in creating customized solutions that meet their needs. After years of experience and more than 3,500 homes powered with the help of our solar brokerage services, we think the choice is clear! Direct Solar America is a subsidiary of Single Point, Inc. (OTC: SING).

Our second-to-none brokerage model benefits our customers by making sure they see increased benefits and complete satisfaction, while we make sure they realize the most optimal cost savings. With various financing options, multiple choices for Solar Power technology, and installation our customers value our extensive experience in creating customized solutions that meet their needs. After years of experience and more than 3,500 homes powered with the help of our solar brokerage services, we think the choice is clear! Direct Solar America is a subsidiary of Single Point, Inc. (OTC: SING).


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USA Alarm Service, Inc

510 S Clearwater Loop
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USA Alarm Service, Inc

510 S Clearwater Loop
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29 years of experience

USA Alarm is a national company that has more than two decades of experience and an award winning command center that protects more than 700,000 homes and businesses through the United States, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. We have offices located throughout the US, with two main offices in Indianapolis, Indiana and Post Falls, Idaho.

USA Alarm is a national company that has more than two decades of experience and an award winning command center that protects more than 700,000 homes and businesses through the United States, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. We have offices located throughout the US, with two main offices in Indianapolis, Indiana and Post Falls, Idaho.


Solar Wolf Energy

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Solar Wolf Energy

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10 years of experience

Solar Wolf is a full service solar company with a great reputation and an old world belief to our customers. To under-promise and over-deliver, period. We have 18 years experience in construction, remodeling, roofing, solar water heaters, solar pv systems, battery back-up systems and much more. See what Solar Wolf Energy can do for you!

Solar Wolf is a full service solar company with a great reputation and an old world belief to our customers. To under-promise and over-deliver, period. We have 18 years experience in construction, remodeling, roofing, solar water heaters, solar pv systems, battery back-up systems and much more. See what Solar Wolf Energy can do for you!



5000 Lights Inc

PO Box 1097
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5000 Lights Inc

PO Box 1097
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5000 Lights, Inc. sister company 5K Smart Systems, LLC. is an Energy Savings Company and Full Service Trade Ally in ComEd's SBES and Smart Ideas for Your Business® programs offering free energy assessments and instant lighting discounts. 5000 Lights Inc. is a wholesale distributor of USA made LED retrofit kits, lamps and fixtures for commercial, industrial and residential applications.

5000 Lights, Inc. sister company 5K Smart Systems, LLC. is an Energy Savings Company and Full Service Trade Ally in ComEd's SBES and Smart Ideas for Your Business® programs offering free energy assessments and instant lighting discounts. 5000 Lights Inc. is a wholesale distributor of USA made LED retrofit kits, lamps and fixtures for commercial, industrial and residential applications.



Effingham Wind and Solar Power

10088 E South Timberlake Ave
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Effingham Wind and Solar Power

10088 E South Timberlake Ave
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15 years of experience

About Effingham Wind and Solar Power Provide low cost high grade solar, heating, cooling, and wind power. We are not talking just solar. We are talking full energy solutions. Affordable Renewable Solutions. One of the biggest challenges is heating and cooling. We have a way to heat and cool your home or business that runs on Solar, Wind, and/or Hydro Power. Propane, Natural Gas, and/or A/C Electricity isn't burned. You can start generating your electricity in a very short period of time. Usually within 3-5 days of property inspection. We can solar, wind, or hydro power anything. Grid Tie, Off Grid, Battery Backup, and All Three.

About Effingham Wind and Solar Power Provide low cost high grade solar, heating, cooling, and wind power. We are not talking just solar. We are talking full energy solutions. Affordable Renewable Solutions. One of the biggest challenges is heating and cooling. We have a way to heat and cool your home or business that runs on Solar, Wind, and/or Hydro Power. Propane, Natural Gas, and/or A/C Electricity isn't burned. You can start generating your electricity in a very short period of time. Usually within 3-5 days of property inspection. We can solar, wind, or hydro power anything. Grid Tie, Off Grid, Battery Backup, and All Three.


"I had Illinois Valley Insulation at my house to blow in insulation in my garage attic. I was told by the owner Scott Bickett that I needed an R30 value which means I would need about 8 1/4” of insulation blown in. He was paid in cash($1500 paid in full but only did half the work), and a couple of days later I went up there and measured and only have about 4 1/2 inches so he only did about half the work and charged full price. And when I confronted him, he told me there’s8 to 10 inches up there which is a lie and I’ve given him every opportunity to call come by Measure and prove to me that is there, but he has failed to do so because he is just proving my point that he is in the wrong. And now he still will not provide me with a receipt so he’s trying to keep the cash and hide it like he didn’t do the Work very unprofessional."

Don H on March 2025

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"I had Illinois Valley Insulation at my house to blow in insulation in my garage attic. I was told by the owner Scott Bickett that I needed an R30 value which means I would need about 8 1/4” of insulation blown in. He was paid in cash($1500 paid in full but only did half the work), and a couple of days later I went up there and measured and only have about 4 1/2 inches so he only did about half the work and charged full price. And when I confronted him, he told me there’s8 to 10 inches up there which is a lie and I’ve given him every opportunity to call come by Measure and prove to me that is there, but he has failed to do so because he is just proving my point that he is in the wrong. And now he still will not provide me with a receipt so he’s trying to keep the cash and hide it like he didn’t do the Work very unprofessional."

Don H on March 2025


Customer Preferred Home Remodeling

442 Docia St
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Customer Preferred Home Remodeling

442 Docia St
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23 years of experience

My philosophy is that I always treat my clients the way I would want to be treated. My services include taking the client shopping to pick out materials, and picking up purchased materials at no cost to the client. I also make sure the work-site it always cleaned up at the end of the day, so there is no mess for the client to come home to. I follow up with the client after the job is complete to see if there are questions or concerns.

My philosophy is that I always treat my clients the way I would want to be treated. My services include taking the client shopping to pick out materials, and picking up purchased materials at no cost to the client. I also make sure the work-site it always cleaned up at the end of the day, so there is no mess for the client to come home to. I follow up with the client after the job is complete to see if there are questions or concerns.

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Energy Efficiency Auditing questions, answered by experts

String lights require electricity, but not an excessive amount, especially when compared to other lighting fixtures. LED rope lights, for instance, consume around one watt per foot. Running six or seven light strings simultaneously should only cost you around $10 to $15 each month. You can save even more money by remembering to turn off your lights during daylight hours. 

While parts of the appraisal are out of your control, there are some things you can do to potentially raise the home’s value. You can make necessary repairs and upgrades before the appraiser visits—an appraiser can only value what is currently part of the home, not its potential. You can also provide the appraiser with the cost of recent upgrades. The appraiser will likely increase the value of your home by about 50% or more of what you paid for those improvements.

The effect a gas fireplace has on your gas bill will depend on how often you use it, the size of the rooms you’re heating with it, and the BTUs of the fireplace itself, but generally speaking, it should only cost a few cents an hour to run it when it’s on. It will consume minimal energy when it’s “off” if you have a pilot light running constantly, but some modern gas fireplaces don’t require a constant pilot light.

A blower door test shouldn’t take more than an hour, and most can be completed in less than 30 minutes. Expect the test to take longer once you start searching for leaks with thermal imaging or want to include sealing such leaks in the time estimate. The test doesn’t take much time and can’t be rushed, but it will take longer in large homes or those with many air leaks.

Homeowners may qualify for an HVAC tax credit if they install an ENERGY STAR®-certified HVAC system that exceeds the energy efficiency minimum standards:

  • Split-System AC: 16 SEER2

  • Packaged AC: 15.2 SEER2 and 11.5 EER2

  • Ducted Split Heat Pump: 15.2 SEER2, 7.8 HSPF2, and 11.7 EER2 

  • Packaged Heat Pump: 15.2 SEER2, 7.2 HSPF2, and 10.6 EER2

  • Mini-Split System: 16 SEER2, 9 HSPF2, and 12 EER2

You can claim up to 30% of the cost of the job, subject to maximums.

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