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About ECG Solar
ECG Solar specializes in residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural solar, backup power, energy controls, EV chargers, energy monitoring and other energy efficiency products. It offers components from Enphase Energy, Kohler Power and Panasonic. Service areas extend across parts of Iowa and throughout the states of Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin.
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ECG Solar service areas
ECG Solar performs residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural solar installation services in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin as well as the following 17 Iowa locations:
Locations covered
- Ankeny
- Bettendorf
- Cedar Falls
- Cedar Rapids
- Clinton
- Coralville
- Davenport
- Des Moines
- Dubuque
- Hiawatha
- Iowa City
- Johnston
- Marion
- Mount Vernon
- North Liberty
- Norwalk
- Waterloo
Average solar cost by service area
Solar panel costs vary based on your location and other factors. The map below shows average overall prices in ECG Solar’s service areas to give you a general idea of what to expect. Your specific energy needs, panel efficiency and other variables could make your costs higher or lower than these averages.
| Average cost per watt | Typical system size | Average cost after ITC | Payback period | Estimated net savings | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $3.18 | 7.5 kW | $14,333 | 5 years | $16,585 |
| Iowa | $3.49 | 9 kW | $17,451 | 12 years | $17,572 |
| Minnesota | $3.29 | 8 kW | $15,904 | 12 years | $17,546 |
| Wisconsin | $3.34 | 7 kW | $12,740 | 11 years | $21,005 |
Note: Costs in this table are average costs for the state and do not represent specific company pricing. "Average cost after ITC” reflects the cost after receiving the full 30% solar investment tax credit (ITC). “Estimated net savings” is the average amount residents in that state will save on electricity over 25 years, including their cost of installing a solar energy system.
Equipment brands sold by ECG Solar
As a solar installer, ECG Solar does not manufacture its own equipment. The company offers equipment from the following brands:
- Enphase Energy
- Kohler Power
- Panasonic
FAQ
Does ECG Solar offer a warranty?
ECG Solar offers the following warranties:
- 10-year warranty on non-panel components
- 10-year workmanship warranty
- 25-year power output warranty
- 25-year warranty on inverter parts and labor
- 25-year warranties on module parts and workmanship
- 25-year warranties on racking parts and labor
What payment options does ECG Solar offer?
You can pay for products and services from ECG Solar upfront or finance through the following methods:
- Grant
- Home equity line of credit
- Home equity loan
- Loan
- Power purchase agreement
- Rural Energy for America Program funding
- Solar lease
When was ECG Solar founded?
ECG Solar was founded in 2008.
How ECG Solar compares
Compare ECG Solar on customer reviews, availability and payment options below. Read our guide to finding the best solar energy company for more.
| Company | Customer rating | Availability | Payment options | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | No ratingView profile | Parts of Iowa and throughout the states of Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin | Upfront, loans, grants, solar lease, PPA, REAP, HELOC, home equity loan | Learn more |
 | 3.3 | Nationwide | Yes | Learn more |
ECG Solar Company Information
- Company Name:
- ECG Solar
- Year Founded:
- 2008
- Address:
- 4701 First Ave. SE, Ste. 10
- City:
- Cedar Rapids
- State/Province:
- IA
- Postal Code:
- 52402
- Country:
- United States
- Website:
- ecgsolar.com
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