LGCY Power Reviews

I have worked with a number of companies, yet I have never experienced such poor scheduling, miscommunication, and misrepresentation. There appears to be a trend in that the poorest of service occurs in Central IL. Please note that my comments are not specifically directed at Ameren or the contractors (who were polite and understanding) or Everbright (who has been clear and helpful in the process). I had also shopped around for solar provided and chose LGCY based upon the data and assurances they made. I chose LGCY because they were set to replace my electrical panel (which needed to be done anyway) and I believe in the promise and responsibility of green energy. Please note that I had to pay a considerable amount out of pocket (~1500) to have a portion of a tree removed to ensure efficiency. I figured that this would be worth the $$, as the savings the representative showed me would cover that in the long run. However, they neglected to highlight that, while the Ameren bill would be lower, a bill would still need to be paid to Everbright. This was in the Everbright contract, but I assumed (since they also neglected to highlight they would be putting a mechanics lien on my home) this would still be worked through Ameren. I now know I should not have trusted or assumed given my experience with the company. The actual installation coordination was the biggest issue. Calling it a disaster would be too polite. There were reschedulings on multiple dates: 09/24/24 10/16/24 10/29/24 11/22/24 12/30/24 01/22/25 And that last date wasn't even their last visit. I am a remote employee so I a) need power to my home and b) have to make up the hours I miss or use vacation time/personal days to ensure I am here to let folks in and have everything set up. I also cancelled my holiday travel because they had to reschedule that installation to the 30th..and, if I recall correctly, that was the day that noone mysteriously showed up because they had fired or lost contact with the installer/electrician. I was given a name to call (Chris, who may have been the one let go) and was then given the name and number of Karen T (his supervisor, on the East Coast) who, even now 4 months later, has never returned my call or voicemail. On one of those dates above, they had an appointment for the next day and I had reached out the evening before because the equipment hadn't been redelivered. Despite this outreach, they did not cancel, a contractor showed up, and we had to reschedule. The actual installation (not connection) of the panels was on a Saturday. I was woken by their team without warning early in the morning ( I dont wake early on Saturdays, as I need to catch up on sleep). When they finally did the installation, I received multiple different answers as to how it would be set up. One person said it would take 16 hours, while another said 4-6. Overall, it took a couple different appointments to get the whole thing done. The city inspector and Ameren reps were champs in the process, though I could tell they were frustrated by the scheduling conflicts and misinformation as well (though they remained professional). Most of the installers were great too, especially the second to last guy they contracted through. Polite and professional. But these weren't LGCY employees. And at least one of the other contractors repeatedly left my back door open (understandable to be open to a point...but not the whole damn time especially when it was below freezing and Im paying a gas bill...) and left cigarette butts in my back yard and driveway. I spoke to folks who used other installers to get their solar panels. One person expressed that, when his installer had to reschedule, they offered him compensation for the time he took off work and the inconvenience. I asked LGCY if this was something they could do and was told they would look into it. Unsurprisingly, I never heard anything further about that. And, please note, I asked a few different times... I did hear that my sales rep took a hit on his commission to make my project happen, though I a) don't know if that's correct and b) question why he would have to do that when its the fault of both management and their scheduling team for most of the issues caused. I can't comment on the actual final costs just yet. I'm waiting to get my next Ameren bill and the new alleged bill on top of that from Everbright. But, even if I save a bit per month (which I am dubious of), it would not make this whole process worth it. That said, I still believe in the promise and opportunity of green energy as well as each person's responsibility to aid in the transition in some way. I believe the private market can also play a role here, and national statistics and researchers appear to agree (given the boom in solar tech and installations). However, it is also my responsibility as a consumer and participant in the broader economy to warn others of companies who behave incompetently or irresponsibly. If you're in central Illinois and you're considering solar, great. Just don't go through LGCY.

I am completely disappointed in the lack of communication, organization, and customer service of LGCY Solar. Ever since the panels were installed on the roof and the back up battery was not ready to be installed it’s been a long slow downhill of missed install dates to finish the job and piss poor/non existant communication. When I reach out for answers I am told “the crew got stuck at another job” and they rescheduled 3 times. Then when they finally started the final part of the install (today) which by now is a month later than the beginning of the battery install, the battery tech laughs that they were not left the correct parts by the last crew and had to go buy them. Now we are told by the battery tech that the next step will be waiting for the city to inspect before Ameren can come back and do a final “test” and both of those steps can take weeks to schedule. Plus no one notified us that our power would be shut off for up to 2 hours during this step and we both work from home. I literally lost internet during a very important virtual meeting and looked so unprofessional. Tried to reach out to customer service and was told a field manager would call me “asap to clear up any issues” and haven’t gotten a call all day. Our initial meeting with sales person was 5/21 and panels were installed 7/23 and we are still weeks if not a month or more away from having functioning solar panels.

The install crew was fine. They were polite and worked hard. But they were here on a 96 degree day and they struggled like anyone would. There were 2 areas that were damaged on the siding and the soffit where ladders were placed against the house. They did a good job cleaning up however.

Installation was fast and efficient. What I disliked and unprofessional was debris and trash was left everywhere. I guarantee you they would not have left that kind of mess in a upper class neighborhood but since they serviced a lower income are I felt like they did not value my services

On September 8 of 2023 we signed an agreement with legacy for solar panels and a back-up battery.. After going through the entire process, site survey, financing, permits, etc. we finally had a date for installation . The install date was rescheduled over and over again. However, legacy never called to reschedule, they would just not show up. we would have to contact them and ask them where they were. Finally, in May 2024, after months of delays, our permit with Emory energy expired and legacy cancelled our contract. Legacy essentially wasted our time for nine months; the litany of excuses, misinformation, and broken promises are too lengthy to list in this review. Still, after all this, we gave them another opportunity, and we were ignored. the litany of excuses, misinformation, and broken promises are too lengthy to list in this review. Still, after all this, we gave them another opportunity to make it right,, and we were ignored. Don’t waste your time with this company.

Outsourced installers didn’t get it done fully because materials weren’t available. Multiple trips. Didn’t put it in initial placement and had to break a tree back. Legacy is supposed to finish the install but has delayed twice. still isn’t installed.

Communication during this entire process was seriously lacking. Today I got an email telling me (the customer) of what I need to do to turn it in on to complete the connection?!?!?! Excuse me? No. I am a senior citizen with mobility issues getting ready for ankle and foot surgery. I am not capable of walking through uneven ground. I am very regretful of even signing this contract.