RGS Energy
About us
RGS Energy (formerly Real Goods Solar) has been bringing clean energy solutions to homeowners, businesses, schools, governments, and utilities of all sizes since 1978, when it sold some of the first retail solar panels in the U.S. With eight offices from coast to coast and over 22,500 solar energy systems totaling more than 235 MW installed, RGS Energy is one of the oldest, largest, and most trusted clean energy EPC providers in the country.
Business highlights
47 years of experience
Services we offer
Take control of your electricity bills with a low, affordable renewable energy solutions including solar power system design, and financing options available, and more – all tailored to your energy needs and goals. With purchase, fixed rate on clean power from RGS Energy (formerly Real Goods Solar). We offer easy, installation, lease, rebate acquisition, there’s a great chance we can reduce your bills with the kind of clean energy you’ll feel great about using.
Amenities
Free Estimates
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
Reviews
4.723 Reviews
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George V.
Mar 2017
Perfectly. Total cost of electricity in 2016 was $71.oo.
Donna C.
Apr 2016
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George V.
Feb 2016
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Eric V.
May 2015
Installation went smoothly - including their installation team having to shovel off over 4' of snow from the roof. Very friendly and accommodating, non intrusive install.
Kristy E.
Apr 2015
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Joyce A.
Mar 2015
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Cindy B.
Feb 2015
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Marilyn H.
Feb 2015
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George V.
Jan 2015
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John M.
Sep 2014
The experience has been fine so far. We started requesting an estimate in June, and they came out, and surveyed the roof, they did the proposal for us, we went ahead with that, and we had some trees taken down as a result of the roof survey to improve efficiency. They came back out after that was done, and resurveyed the roof. They are in the permit process, and they are getting in touch with the electrical company, so we will get them installed sometime this fall. I thought they did a good job of getting back to me whenever I had a question, and the quotation and survey work was done promptly. People showed up when they were supposed to. I had dealt with another solar company, and when I called them, they looked at the roof from an online picture, and they didn't even want to come out. They thought the house was too shady to provide solar energy. I thought RGS Energy was interested in my business, and they came out right away.
Joyce A.
Jun 2014
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Janet H.
Jun 2014
When they said they're gonna be there at a certain time, they were there. They were on time and early. They were great. Price was A+.
Mathieu L.
Jun 2014
They were a rare local company and that they did what they said they were going to do. I didn't pay anything for the system.
Tracey R.
Jun 2014
From the start, RGS was very responsive and informative as we went through the process for installing solar panels on our house and garage. We herd about them through a presentation at my place of work. In fact, several of my colleagues also used RGS to install solar panels too. It did take some time to get the system installed from the time we signed the contract to installation to actually turning on the system, but they were very upfront with the time frame right from the start.
RGS was very easy to deal with and very responsive. The energy company, who we actually have a contract with for the power, wasn't quite as easy to work with, but the RGS folks helped us and made up for their blunders. Overall, we are very happy with solar and RGS and would highly recommend them.
RGS was very easy to deal with and very responsive. The energy company, who we actually have a contract with for the power, wasn't quite as easy to work with, but the RGS folks helped us and made up for their blunders. Overall, we are very happy with solar and RGS and would highly recommend them.
George V.
May 2014
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Mathieu L.
May 2014
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Chris N.
May 2014
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Phyllis H.
May 2014
Very well for the installation. Less well on the follow up because rep's wife had baby, and no one else was available to cover. But all is done and functions as it should now.
Susan S.
May 2014
Fine. Great personnel.
Homeowner
Apr 2013
We did a lease option with them so there was no cost. They were very efficient, neat and accountable. I noticed quite a saving after having these installed.
Homeowner
Aug 2011
In 2006 we installed solar panels. We originally purchased them from Kosmo Solar which was bought by Alteris in 2008. We have been very pleased with the energy savings from our solar array. We have had very few issues with them until the snow and ice load from this past winter caused four of them to be damaged. Sarah stated that it would probably take anywhere from six to eight weeks before the panels would be replaced. I was pleased that Alteris responded and did a professional job.
Homeowner
Apr 2011
I went out and got 3 quotes for a home solar system. Alteris' team from the initial contact , to the office folks and finally installers have been the most professional helpful and best value I could have imagined. Extremely thorough in setting expectation, outlining the plan then executing it. I have not had this positive of experience with any contractor or service in 10 years as a homeowner.
Homeowner
Mar 2010
We contacted a few different companies and got quotes, but we were particularly impressed with the knowledge and professionalism of the Alteris rep, and the large number of installations they have done in the northeast. This is a class operation, they communicated every step of the way - they coordinated everything, state rebate forms, permits, city/electrical inspections, communication with the local utility, etc. They provided detailed architectual drawings prior to the start of the job, and assigned a install/project manager to us. They did a professional looking job installing the product, cleaned everything up after install, demonstrated how to operate the system etc. I couldn't be happier with the system and the quality of the products they use and would recommend them to anyone looking for a PV system. I am also willing to show anyone our system/installation located in Woburn, MA.
Licensing
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FAQ
RGS Energy is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
RGS Energy accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, RGS Energy offers free project estimates.
No, RGS Energy does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, RGS Energy does not offer a senior discount.
No, RGS Energy does not offer emergency services.
No, RGS Energy does not offer warranties.