Dedicated In-House Team

Residential & Commercial SolarIllinois, Texas, & Florida.
Done Right.

Full service solar, storage, and roofing. In-house designed, permitted, installed, and maintained. Our crew, no subcontractors. One dedicated team stands behind every installation.

Need a new roof? We install all types and can make roof + solar an affordable reality for you.

AES licensed crew installing residential solar panels on an Illinois home — in-house installation, no subcontractors
Residential Install · IllinoisSolar + Roofing. In-House Crew.
Completed residential solar panel system on a Texas home installed by American Energy Systems — permits to PTO handled in-house
Completed System · TexasPermits to PTO. We Handle It All.
AES solar and roofing project in Illinois — new roof and solar panels installed by one in-house crew, one contract
Solar + Roofing · IllinoisOne Crew. Zero Subcontractors.
Battery storage installed by American Energy Systems alongside residential solar in Texas
Battery Storage · TexasO&M Included for Life.

Proudly Serving  Illinois , Florida  &  Texas  · General Contractor · Electrical Contractor Licensed

Why Choose AES

Small & Local. Mighty in Every Way.

We do something most solar companies won’t—everything ourselves. From the first site assessment to your permission to operate and free maintenance for years after. It’s all in-house, all accountable, all AES.

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Our #1 Differentiator

No Subcontractors. Ever.

Every person on your project is an AES employee. Consistent quality, direct accountability, and a team proud to put their name on your roof.

Included with Every Install

O&M Included for Life.

We service every system we install at no charge. If something needs attention, we show up. That’s a promise—not fine print on page 12.

Residential & Commercial

Solar + Roofing, One Team.

Need a roof before you go solar? We handle both properly sequenced and cleanly executed tasks. One contract, one crew, zero contractor friction.

What We Do

Services That You Actually Need.

Residential & Commercial Solar. Storage. Roofing. Done right, by us. In Illinois, Florida & Texas.

Modern residential home with rooftop solar panels under a bright blue sky, featuring dark shingles, clean white trim, and a landscaped suburban yard.

Residential Solar

Custom-designed systems for Illinois, Florida and Texas homeowners. Sized for your true usage, every incentive captured, all handled in-house.

  • Main panel upgrades available
  • EV charging installation available
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Battery Storage & More

Essential after Texas grid events. Increasingly smart in Illinois. Don’t be left in the dark during Florida storm season. The industry’s best systems, installed and maintained by us.

  • Oncor rebate up to $9,000 (TX)
  • Main panel upgrades · EV chargers
Close-up view of a newly installed residential roofing system with dark architectural shingles on a modern suburban home exterior.

Roofing

Before going solar, if your roof needs replacement, there is no better time than now. We install all roofing types — with one crew, one contract, smooth process.

  • Shingle, metal, tile, flat & TPO
  • All types except foam/spray membrane
  • Residential & commercial
  • Roof + solar timing coordinated seamlessly
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Commercial Solar

For Illinois, Florida and Texas businesses ready to take control of their energy costs. The ITC Safe Harbor deadline is looming — the time to act is now.

  • Sign before July 4, 2026 · Commission by 12/31/27
  • Safe Harbor — 30% ITC for qualifying projects
  • Battery storage for demand charge reduction
  • GC & EC licensed IL & TX

Whether it’s solar, storage, roofing, or all three—we design, permit, install, and maintain it ourselves. Get a quote and see what’s possible.

The equipment we install

Industry-Leading Tech. Every Single Job.

We don’t mix and match budget gear to pad margin. Every system uses the same premium equipment we’d put on our own homes.

We only install equipment we’d put on our own homes. Have questions about what’s right for your system? We’re happy to walk you through it.

State & Local Incentives

The Additional Savings You Deserve.

Illinois has one of the strongest solar incentive packages in the country. Texas and Florida offer powerful local programs, year-round sun, and a growing list of utility rebates. We operate in all three states and make sure you capture every dollar available.

Best Solar Incentive State

Illinois

Strongest incentive stack in the nation

  • Illinois Shines (SREC Program)Earn Renewable Energy Credits for every MWh your system produces over 15 years. Can add thousands to your total return.
  • Utility Rebates — ComEd & AmerenCash rebates from Illinois’s two major utilities, stacked on top of the state SREC program.
  • Net Metering at Full Retail RateEvery kilowatt you send back earns a full credit against your utility bill — not a reduced wholesale rate.
  • Sales Tax ExemptionIllinois exempts solar equipment from state sales tax. More savings, built in from day one.

Nation-Leading Sun Hours

Texas

Local incentives + grid reliability savings

  • Property Tax ExemptionSolar increases your home’s value — but Texas law protects you from higher property taxes because of it.
  • Oncor Battery Rebate — Up to $9,000Oncor territory customers receive up to $9,000 when pairing solar with battery storage.
  • Local Utility ProgramsAustin Energy, CPS Energy, and others offer additional rebates and incentives in their service areas.
  • PACE FinancingProperty Assessed Clean Energy financing available in qualifying Texas districts—repay through your property tax bill.

YEAR-ROUND SOLAR PRODUCTION

Florida

No state income tax + strong utility savings

  • Property Tax ExemptionFlorida exempts the added home value from solar from property tax assessments — your bill won’t go up.
  • Sales Tax ExemptionSolar equipment is fully exempt from Florida’s 6% sales tax — saving thousands at the point of purchase.
  • Net MeteringFlorida utilities credit you for excess power sent to the grid, reducing your monthly bill dollar for dollar.
  • FPL & Duke Energy RebatesLocal utility programs offer additional battery storage and solar rebates for qualifying customers in their service areas.
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Incentive amounts and availability change. Talk to your AES specialist to see exactly what’s available in your area.

How It Works

From First Call to Clean Energy.

Six steps. One team. No handoffs, no surprises, no subcontractors.

01
Consultation

We run the numbers and show you exactly what’s possible.

02
Custom Design

Your roof, your usage, your goals — engineered from scratch.

03
Permits

We pull every permit and handle every utility application.

04
Installation

Our licensed crew installs your system. Typically 1–2 days.

05
PTO

We manage your Permission to Operate and activate when approved.

06
O&M for Life

Your system is ours to maintain — forever, no service costs to you.

AES American Energy Systems service van and truck parked outside a suburban home while a solar installer walks toward the house carrying tools on a sunny day in a residential neighborhood.

Six steps. One team. From the first conversation to your system going live, we handle everything so you don’t have to.

Customer Reviews

Don’t Take Our Word for It.

Real customers. Real installs. Real results across Illinois and Texas.

★★★★★

“After getting burned by a company that subcontracted everything out, AES was completely different. The same faces showed up every day — because they owned every step of it.”

J. Martinez

★★★★★

“We needed a new roof before going solar and AES handled both. One crew, one contract, zero drama. After Winter Storm Uri, the battery backup is peace of mind I can’t put a price on.”

T. Williams

★★★★★

“The Illinois Shines rebate alone made this a no-brainer. AES walked us through every incentive and captured all of it. Electric bill dropped from $280/month to almost nothing.”

K. Hoffman

★★★★★

“From the first call to the day they flipped the switch, AES was professional every step of the way. They pulled all the permits, handled the utility, and kept me updated. Couldn’t ask for more.”

R. Thompson

★★★★★

“I was skeptical but the AES team answered every question — no pressure, no sales games. The system has been running 8 months and my bills are practically zero. Best decision I’ve made.”

M. Garcia

★★★★★

“AES installed solar and a Tesla Powerwall for our home. Clean, fast, incredibly professional. When a monitoring issue came up six months later, they showed up within 48 hours — at no charge.”

S. Patel

Don’t just take our word for it. Hundreds of Illinois and Texas homeowners trust AES for solar done right. Ready to be next?

Solar Wizard · Solar Savings Calculator

See Your Savings In 60 Seconds.

Simply enter your average monthly utility bill, answer a few questions, and see your estimate for system size, annual savings, and the 25-year return. Calculated specifically for Illinois and Texas.

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Enter Your Bill

Your average electricity cost is all we need to size your system accurately.

02

Enter Your Address

Depending on your location, you may be served by different electricity providers. Illinois and Texas offer unique incentives — we apply the right ones automatically.

03

See Your Payback

See how fast your system will pay for itself after incentives and tax credits.

04

25-Year Return

See your lifetime savings and return on investment over the life of your system.

Free Quote · No Obligation

Get Your Free Solar Quote.

No pressure. No obligation. Just straight answers from a licensed, in-house team that serves Illinois and Texas.

  • 100% in-house crew — no subcontractors, ever
  • O&M Included for Life with every install
  • GC & EC licensed in Illinois and Texas

  • Solar, roofing, and storage—all under one roof

  • From permits to PTO—we handle everything
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