Testimonials
Gathering Recent Testimonials & Referrals
We are working to gather more up to date images, testimonials and referrals for this new website with our new branding. For the interim, we’ve included a few from our Eco Alternative Energy site.
“Hi Anne and Ron!
Thank you for a job well done and in time! Three weeks ago I contacted Eco Alt Energy for a 10kw, on the roof solar system. I was still looking at solar panel quality and inverter technologies. After having a 20 minute conversation with Anne, who is very knowledgeable in all aspects of the solar business, we decided to go with 290W panels made by Hanwa and micro inverters by AP Systems, 34 panels and 17 inverters. One week later, Ron and his two sons plus an apprentice showed up and did some work in the attic to reinforce the rafters, laid the racks on the metal roof and a few days later started to attach the solar panels and inveters.
They also took care of the building permit and ESA inspection and now our 10 kw system is up and running and generating at least 70 kwh per sunny day, way more than our needs. Through net metering, we would use the excess energy to get credit in the winter months. This system will also cover charging our 80 kw electric car.
Everyone was very patient with us and answered our many questions. Nice doing business with you!” Dominic & Barbara
“We have recently purchased a 10KW. Solar panel array from Eco Alternative Energy based in Sharbot Lake. We had always intended to purchase solar panels for sustainability reasons, but the recent Ontario Government MicroFit programme has given us the economic rational as well. The 80 cent per KHW guaranteed buy-back rate basically finances our purchase over six to ten years and grid link ensures that the array is essentially near zero-maintenance.
Given the benefits of the MicroFit programme it is not surprising to see many dealers advertising the sale of solar panel arrays. We wanted to buy from an established dealer, preferably local. It turns out that Anne and Ron kortekaas of Eco Alternative are, in country terms practically neighbors. The work done by Eco Alternative energy was exemplary. The installation was done on time, professionally and at the budgeted cost. Ron took extra time to address my wife’s concerns that the panels would be placed in an aesthetically pleasing manner. Anne dealt with the mess of contracts and permits required. We are very pleased with the work done and we have the additional comfort of knowing that Eco Alternative Energy will still be around when the current glut of quick-profit solar dealers is gone. We would not hesistate to recommend Eco Alternative energy for this type of work.” David D
“We are thrilled with our microFIT grid-tie system. Having been so impressed with your installation of our back-up panel system in 2006, we had no hesitation in asking you to put together and install this major project for us.
You have the knowledge, skill and attention to detail that we admire, and your careful and accurate workmanship is second to none. Added to this is great value for money, always an important consideration. Another significant advantage is your well-established relationship with the other parties involved in setting up these projects: the Electrical Safety Authority, Ontario Hydro, Hydro One networks and the Ontario Power Authority. That’s a lot to deal with, and we were grateful to have you do it for us so seamlessly!
Our 44 panels were installed in 2 1/2 days, and 2 weeks later, we started to produce power for the grid: income for us, and a contribution to the environment (clean power and carbon dioxide saved from going in to the air – 750 lbs in a little over 2 weeks!)” Cynthia
“When I started exploring the possibility of embarking on the “microFIT” programme I heard various stories about difficult red tape.
One of the best things about eco-alternative energy is that they do all the red tape, the customer isn’t necessarily bothered with it at all. Everything is thoroughly and well explained. Approvals come through smoothly and promptly. The installation (in my case the maximum number of panels on a barn roof) was prompt and professional, using what seemed to be top-of-the-line materials. Now my barn is feeding in to the grid, and I’m happy, thanks to Ron and Anne Kortekaas.” Peter P
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