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The Verdict
Blue Sky Energy stands out for something rare in solar: actual engineering depth. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found that Gary Rochlin, the principal, is a trained engineer who evaluates systems with unusual care. One electrical engineer and contractor monitored the entire installation and reported they performed "wonderfully," adding he plans to hire them for his own home. Another long-term client, a general contractor with multiple Blue Sky projects over eight years, noted Gary "evaluates systems and the economics much better than any other solar contractor we have used." Seven reviewers mentioned project managers who explained technical details in plain language, a skill that matters when you're navigating inverter options or roof integration trade-offs. Installation timelines run tight. One homeowner needed an existing system removed and reinstalled on short notice. Blue Sky came out the day after she called, sent the project manager that same afternoon, and completed the job within three days without treating the rush as a burden. Another customer saw panels installed within a week of signing, with the crew arriving exactly when promised. If you want an installer who can troubleshoot a tricky roof layout or explain why one inverter configuration beats another for your usage pattern, this team delivers that expertise without the condescension.
If you're willing to pay for engineering skill over rock-bottom pricing, Blue Sky Energy is worth the premium. You get a principal who designs layouts himself and project managers who can answer technical questions on the spot.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
This homeowner, an electrical engineer and contractor, monitored Blue Sky Energy’s installation himself and watched every step of the job. He found the crew professional, competent and deeply knowledgeable — the kind of team that handled the electrical work in a way that satisfied someone with technical expertise. He would have awarded more than five stars if he could, and he plans to hire them to install a system at his own residence. He even offered to discuss the experience with others — a clear sign of confidence from a professional who observed the work firsthand.
Jenn M. found herself in a real pinch: she needed an existing solar system removed and stored, and she needed it done fast. She called Blue Sky Energy and felt immediate relief — Gary showed up at her house the very next day and sent project manager Matt over that same day. They treated her tight timeline as a priority, not a nuisance, and finished the whole job within three days of her first call. Along the way they stayed friendly, straightforward, knowledgeable, and professional, answering questions and even suggesting practical ways to save money and energy in her new home. She ended up with her panels removed and safely stored on a rapid timeline, plus a handful of useful cost‑saving ideas — and she won’t be going to another solar company after this experience.
Jimbdev has worked with Blue Sky Energy for eight years while running a roofing, sheet‑metal and general contracting business, and over that time Blue Sky completed multiple solar installations for his projects. He has watched the solar industry evolve and ended up relying on one constant: Gary Rochlin, the company’s principal. A college graduate with deep, hands‑on construction experience, Gary evaluates system design and the economics with a clarity and construction-aware perspective that outpaced every other solar contractor he has used. That mix of academic grounding and real-world building knowledge kept him coming back and is the single detail that defines his long relationship with Blue Sky Energy — a practical, construction‑minded take on system sizing and costs that a tradesperson can trust.
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Tina Yost had 44 microinverters put on her roof in August 2014. The moment the system came online, her electric meter started running backward and her utility bills disappeared — she even charges AA, AAA, C, D and 9‑volt batteries with the clean solar energy. Blue Sky handled the installation smoothly and finished with a tidy, effective job. During the work they accidentally damaged an old, dilapidated ladder and quickly replaced it with a brand‑new one, a practical bit of customer care that stuck with her. What she remembers most is the immediate drop in electricity costs combined with that prompt, no‑fuss resolution when something went wrong.
Jimbdev has worked with Blue Sky Energy for eight years while running a roofing, sheet‑metal and general contracting business, and over that time Blue Sky completed multiple solar installations for his projects. He has watched the solar industry evolve and ended up relying on one constant: Gary Rochlin, the company’s principal. A college graduate with deep, hands‑on construction experience, Gary evaluates system design and the economics with a clarity and construction-aware perspective that outpaced every other solar contractor he has used. That mix of academic grounding and real-world building knowledge kept him coming back and is the single detail that defines his long relationship with Blue Sky Energy — a practical, construction‑minded take on system sizing and costs that a tradesperson can trust.
Dori hired Blue Sky Energy for a residential solar installation and found the crew knowledgeable, professional, and efficient. They handled every detail from start to finish, keeping her informed at every stage and even sending photographs as the project progressed. She appreciated their courtesy and on-site cleanliness, judged the workmanship to be superior, and felt the pricing was competitive. She has already referred friends and remains genuinely thrilled with the finished system. The detail that stuck with her most was the steady photo updates documenting progress — a simple touch that made the whole process feel easy and transparent.