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The Boston Solar Company

Electrical Baseboard or Wall Heater - Repair, Central A/C - Install, Central A/C - Service or Repair,

About us

Boston Solar is the #1 residential solar company based in Massachusetts, with over 4,000 installations in only 8 years. We are proud to power Massachusetts, a state that continues to lead the nation in solar installations. We provide superior products, exceptional customer service and the highest quality workmanship. And, what's more, Boston Solar offers a 10 year production guarantee. Boston Solar is dedicated to helping customers save money, while improving the environment and supporting our local community. Every member of our team is focused on delivering the best experience for every customer. Are you ready to join your neighbors as they take part in the national drive toward energy independence? Learn more about why Boston Solar is the best choice for your home or business. Solar. Savings. Simple! Go to www.bostonsolar.us to see how solar can work for you.

Business highlights

14 years of experience

Services we offer

We provide customized energy solutions packages that address customers’ energy efficiency (weatherization), and energy generation (solar) needs., comfort (HVAC)

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • CreditCard
Reviews
4.723 Reviews
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Showing 1-23 of 23 reviews
Megan R.
May 2022
1.0
$31,000
We chose Boston Solar for the promised level of customer service. They tell you how important customer satisfaction is to them. Well, maybe that's true as long as nothing goes wrong, but these are not your "make it right when something goes wrong" guys. We paid $6K more to go with Boston Solar for this specific reason, needless to say, everything went wrong (except sales, they've got that figured out!), and Boston Solar offered me a $250 gift card... Update: They showed up at my house unannounced and asked the PLUMBER who was working (no one was home!) to let them in. Stefan, the Customer Experience Manager, and Stephan, Director of Operations, who called me back about this literally could not have cared less. Stephan scheduled a call with me for another day and came to the call completely unprepared and misinformed. ****** experience all-around. The good: The sales process was great. Our salesperson was knowledgeable, patient, and really seemed like he liked what he was doing. The bad: Despite 3 or 4 separate visits, including one where I stayed home specifically to meet with the install manager and talk about placement of the electric meter, the install crew still showed up (sans manager) and told me they couldn't do what the salesperson, electrical engineers, and install manager already told me they could and would. Namely, putting the meter on the side of the house. They said it would have to be on the front of the house due to code - which is not a great look. About an hour later, the install manager finally makes contact and says he's verified with the town that this is ok. Well, why not relay that to the installers before coming to my home? Then, everything is okay, and we're going to proceed. The head installer (not the install manager - he never showed up AFAIK) points under my side windows and says, okay, we'll put them about here, the meter might have to go a bit higher, but we'll do our best to hide the rest. What do I come home to? Every single box is 4' up the side of my house, none lower than the windows and pretty ugly. Not what was promised, and already regretting this system that hasn't even been turned on yet!
Response from The Boston Solar Company
"Dear [Member Name Removed], We regret that your experience has left you disappointed in your decision to choose Boston Solar for your project. As you mentioned, we worked with the town and our internal team to secure an exception to what would have been the standard equipment location on the front of the house in the interest of providing a custom installation that met with your preferred location while maintaining code compliance. We recognize that there was a gap in communication with our field crew on this matter when they arrived and have used this as an opportunity to improve our internal communication. The final location of the equipment was determined by our team to be the best possible configuration that met with all relevant requirements but we understand that this is not what you were hoping for. At no point has it been our intention to give you the impression that your concerns were not being taken seriously, and multiple members of our Leadership Team have been in touch to try and arrive at a resolution. We remain hopeful that we will be able to come to an agreement that is mutually acceptable regarding this matter."

Jason M.
Jul 2019
2.0
$45,000
The original design of the solar panels seemed solid. The sales team did a good job explaining the science involved and the numbers that the project would be a good investment. I wanted to be home during the install but the office called me a few times during the early spring and asked if they could come while I was at work. I reluctantly agreed which was a mistake. Over the course of the process, the installers ran into issues with one of the roofs. Not a big problem, but it took weeks for the company to give me an alternative design which included running beams through my living room. I should mention that the company did several core tests of the roofs before installing so we shouldn't had this problem in the first place. And meanwhile, I had almost twenty 4-inch screws hanging through my ceiling of my living room for over a month. I got tired of looking at them so I repaired the ceiling myself. And I also cut trees down on the side of the home which was supposed to have solar panels. Yikes. After someone with common sense decided the revised plan wasn't a good idea either, I had no choice but to sign a contract for a smaller system because 80% of the panels were already installed (but not functioning). This sounded decent but the roofer and plumber came on different days wasting more time. My electrical upgrade was fishy, I was told I needed a new closet for my panel because it didn't meet new codes so I sprung for it. No closet. My electrical panel looks exactly the same as it did before. The final design was to shift the existing panels on the roofs to fit as many as possible without using the one they deemed not structurally sufficient. This was a good idea, but now I have even more holes in my roof that are patched. Customer service misled me at several turns. The plumber was supposed to complete his work on a particular day, but he left after 10 minutes and said he was just here for an estimate. After the construction, I was told the electrical inspector was contacted and the office was scheduling an inspection. When I called myself a week later, the inspector said that was a lie. I had to take several days out of work to keep the project remotely on schedule. This project took much longer than expected and I missed out on producing months of summer energy. Now, I have a smaller system, patched roof, fewer trees and yet no apology from anyone in management. If you ask the company, I was very flexible with the construction and repairs to the home. I have never left a bad review for anyone before on Angie's List.
Response from The Boston Solar Company
"[Member Name Removed], I appreciate you taking the time to speak to me yesterday regarding the concerns outlined in your review. As we discussed, all of us at Boston Solar sincerely apologize for the issues that arose with your project, starting from the installation issue resulting from the roof framing which was not consistent throughout the entire plane where we were installing. I can completely understand your frustration with the delays in charting a path forward and providing alternative options for the project. I know that our team would never purposely provide misleading information, but it is clear that there were communication issues at multiple stages of the process which is something that we seek to avoid at all costs. As is the case any time we do not meet our high standards for service, we will be doing an in depth review to identify any improvements that can be made to our processes to ensure that this does not occur again. In the meantime, I will continue to be in touch to discuss a resolution to recognize the issues that arose. It is very important to us that moving forward, you can be confident as we are in not only the long term financial benefits of the system, but also our ability to provide support for the system."

Christopher B.
Aug 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Great job from everyone
Response from The Boston Solar Company
"Thank you for the stellar rating [Member Name Removed], we truly appreciate it and look forward to continuing to provide an excellent experience throughout the life of your system! -Stefan Rosellini, Customer Experience Manager"

Robert M.
Mar 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Successful

Mark F.
Feb 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Boston solar has been one of the best experiences I’ve had dealing with a company! Super informative from Dan my sales guy. He came out with a PowerPoint and all the info I would ever need! Basically answered all my questions without me asking them! Super responsive via email with Mali. She kept me up to date with every update or change and answered all of my questions very promptly! Mark from the install team was exceptional and professional. The install was seamless and quick! Every aspect of the system works great with no issues. Especially no issues with my brand new roof! And lastly Tom came by to answer my last questions I had once the system was live. Love the fact the my electric bill is zero!!! Thanks Boston Solar!!

Brittany B.
Jan 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$27,000
I cannot rave enough about Boston Solar. From the sales, the service, the installation, then to the post installation service, everyone was great! They were all very transparent throughout the process, letting me know the next steps. I had some delay, due entirely from my HOA, but Boston Solar was always in my corner. It felt great to feel like I had a team behind me. The sales team was great, they made sure I understood all the steps, which was very helpful since I knew nothing about solar before meeting with everyone. The free estimate was awesome and really informative. Joe walked me through the process, benefits, and savings. Then moving forward I felt like I had a team at my disposal, it was great, every question I had someone was there to answer. Mali and her support team were there for everything, even when I asked the same question 4 times. The installation team was also awesome! Friendly and efficient. They even sent Tom out after installation to explain everything to me once more, just in case I forgot or didn’t understand prior to the system being on, and to explain monitoring, etc. I will highly recommend them to anyone who asks.

Mar L.
Dec 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000
Boston Solar was professional at every step of the process. The sales rep who came to our house was informed and courteous. The sales folks, installers and technical staff all know their stuff. We were concerned about getting it all done by Jan 1 and they finished as promised. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

David H.
Dec 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$34,000
This is one of the best things our family has done for our personal finances, minimizing our carbon footprint and contributing to a positive environmental impact factor. The installation will save us money, allow us to get paid for generating electricity, protect our newly installed roof - what else could we ask for? The initial sales interaction was tremendous (Bill Martin) - honest, no BS, data-driven. The site inspection was well done, thorough and timely. Sana Jameel, customer experience coordinator is a jewel - constantly monitoring all aspects of the project. The installation crew was fantastic!! Cleaned up after themselves, answered all of my questions. Boston Solar was instrumental in us identifying competitive financing. Tom Sheridan did a very thorough job in the final site review and walk-through. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Andrew R.
Nov 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Fantastic. The team from start to finish was super professional. Quality of work was excellent and well worth the few extra dollars I paid. And the sales staff was very knowledgeable of the system, and the loan process. They understood the process of how to save a few percentage points on the interest rate which makes a difference on the life of the loan. I highly recommend you check out Boston Solar if you are considering a residential home system.

Tom K.
Nov 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
experiance was excellent

Andrew C.
Nov 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$37,000
Great, could not have gone any better. Talented people in the office and on the engineering and installation team. Clear explanation of process, options both system design & financial and project timeline. They know the whole process and do all the work themselves, no subs. Also provided valuable information on all available MA state financial incentives. Always in communication about next steps, I felt totally supported in my decision to go solar. Whole process from contract to functioning solar system was within the shorter end of their time estimate, 80 days. I am very satisfied, I highly recommend Boston Solar Company.
Response from The Boston Solar Company
"Thank you for the wonderful review! I'm very glad to hear that our team was able to deliver a seamless and supportive process for your solar project. Congratulations on your new system! Let us know if we can ever be of further support."

Kim F.
Oct 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent! Everything went so smoothly
Response from The Boston Solar Company
"Thank you for your A review, and for working with Boston Solar. Please let us know if we can ever be of further help down the road."

Mike M.
Sep 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Awesome the were truly professional answered any questions we had and did the job very quickly.

Lester C.
Aug 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$30,000
I was amazing how easy it was to work with Boston Solar. They can out as scheduled, provided an initial quote and designed a system appropriate for my needs. They did the work on time and actually completed the work earlier than expected. Things ran smooth and installers were professional and very helpful. Their work was neat and involved the owner to set expectations. Price was competitive and payments reasonable. The project manager is key in deadlines and setting expectations. Had a great one who knew what she was doing. All inspections happened quickly and issues communicated back to the owner in a reasonable time. I was happy with the quality of their work and was very satisfied with the product and and finished product. I would highly recommend Boston Solar. You want a company who knows their business but cares for their customers. Did a great job. Now I pray for Sun.
Response from The Boston Solar Company
"Thank you for your wonderful review. I'm very pleased to hear that your entire experience was easy and that our team was responsive and met your expectations. Let us know if we can ever be of help down the [Member Information Removed]. - Chris Johnson, Customer Experience Manager"

Arold L.
Jun 2017
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent from start to finish. Clearly explained everything upfront. Punctual and efficient installation. Constant support and communication throughout the process. Made the process very easy. Would highly recommend Boston Solar if thinking about solar for your home.
Response from The Boston Solar Company
"Hi [Member Name Removed], thank you so much for leaving us a review! We're delighted you were so happy with your experience. We strive to make every customer experience a great one. If you ever have a question, please do not hesitate to call or email us. And remember, if you want to share your experience with others and earn money at the same time, there's an app for that! http://www.bostonsolar.us/refer-a-friend/ --Natalie Holtgrefe, Director of Marketing"

Peter L.
Mar 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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Ron K.
Jan 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$26,000
They followed up on everything, gave good advice, and delivered on all commitments they made.
Response from The Boston Solar Company
"Thank you for sharing the experience you had with our Boston Solar team. We are happy we were able to provide a good customer service experience. We appreciate your business. Best Regards, Michele Buchanan Operations Manager"

Annette S.
Jun 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
The crew lead was great!  Professional, courteous, explained things.  Some of the crew seemed to have a grumpy attitude :(  Clean up was mostly good, although still finding loose parts in yard.  Overall, pleased with install process and coordination of process. 
I put zero for cost as Next Step Living handled the finance part and contracted the install to Boston Solar.
Response from The Boston Solar Company
"Dear [Member Name Removed], Thank you for taking the time to post your review on Angie's List. While I am happy that the work met your expectations, clearly we have some additional training that needs to happen in order to improve the overall customer experience. Your comments will allow me to refocus training on customer service, positive attitude, and thoroughly cleaning up during and after the project. Thank you for choosing Boston Solar! Best, Michele Buchanan Operations Manager"

Peter B.
May 2015
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Work took a while. Everything was done pretty well. Only issue is the cracked my office ceiling which the later come to repair but its been a month and still waiting for it to be painted.
Response from The Boston Solar Company
"Mr. [member name removed] , Thank you for taking the time to post a review of the recent work we performed at your home. We are always working to improve our process, and your comments will help us do that. I am troubled to hear that as a result of the insulation work we performed, your home suffered damage. While I know insulation can be a disruptive installation in a home, the fact is we need to continue to improve and work harder to train our employees in order to avoid these situations. I plan on addressing this in our safety and training meetings this week with all of our insulation crews. I was able to reach the painter today, and he assures me you are scheduled for next Monday, the 25th to finish the painting of the repaired area. I will be monitoring the schedule myself, to be sure this appointment does take place as scheduled. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience. Best Regards, Michele Buchanan Operations Manager"

Scott M.
Apr 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
They were friendly and prompt and they did the work quickly.

Maria S.
Mar 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
I had insulation installed in my home at the beginning of December after receiving a heating grant from the town of Belmont that would pay $1200 of the cost. Three workmen arrived at the appointed time to install the insulation and place foam under my converted porch to insulate it. They finished their work in about six hours and cleaned up after themselves after the work was completed. A couple of my walls were damaged during the install of the insulation. They promptly dispatched someone to repair my walls. Fabio repaired and painted my walls in about four hours. He was awesome as were the guys who performed the installation. Overall my experience with Boston Solar was great. I would not hesitate to hire them again.

STEVEN O.
Nov 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40,000
Boston Solar did the work in less than 2 days. They came when they said and told me exactly what was happening. They then did the scheduling for the electric inspection and building inspection by the town.
Response from The Boston Solar Company
"Thank you[member name removed]. We appreciate your review!"

John C.
Nov 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$18,000
We are very picky and have rigorous standards for work that we pay our
hard-earned $$ for! We couldn't be happier with Boston Solar!

We used a Mass Save HEAT loan managed by Next Step Living (see separate
review) that employed Boston Solar as the contractor for our switch from
a 30+ year old oil heating system to a state-of-the-art heat exchanger
system for our heating needs. These systems our powered by electric
power, which might seem counter-intuitive, but these system are 95+%
efficient and thus make sense vs oil or even natural gas!

Although Boston Solar may be best known for their solar installation
systems, they have a proven record in the HVAC world of heat exchanger
heating/cooling systems that is well-earned. They improved an already
excellent design on-the-fly to install an amazing system that is not
only energy efficient but minimizes the visual impact on the exterior
appearance of the house. To be even more specific, we were keen on
minimizing exterior runs of ducts, especially horizontal runs, of duct
pipes. We have barely any horizontal ducts, and the vertical runs
parallel our gutter pipes and create an outside appearance minimally
different from our previous look.

In addition to this major improvement, the Boston Solar guys were
incredibly sensitive to the needs of the homeowner. Of course, we
expected them to clean up each day after they finished and to keep us
informed of the day-to-day (3 days total, in part due to terrible
weather) goings on of the project. We were especially appreciative of
their constant attention to detail and to the "little things", like
taking their shoes off when entering the house to minimize tracking
dirt, leaves, etc into our home.

In summary, we were 110% happy with Boston Solar--so much so that we
have specified them as our contractors for our upcoming conversion to
solar electric energy production as part of our efforts to renovate hour
80+ year-old house into an energy-efficient modern home.

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FAQ

The Boston Solar Company is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

The Boston Solar Company accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard

Yes, The Boston Solar Company offers free project estimates.

No, The Boston Solar Company does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, The Boston Solar Company does not offer a senior discount.

No, The Boston Solar Company does not offer emergency services.

No, The Boston Solar Company does not offer warranties.