Route 66 Solar earns Consumer Ratings Institute honor in Edwardsville

Route 66 Solar has been named People's Choice — Edwardsville by the Consumer Ratings Institute after earning a 4.9-star rating across 118 public reviews. The recognition spotlights the Illinois installer’s local footprint, in-house crews and financing options as solar demand continues to lean on trusted customer ratings.

Why it matters: - The Consumer Ratings Institute recognition gives Route 66 Solar third-party validation in a crowded local solar market. - The award is tied to a 4.9-star rating across 118 reviews, which signals strong customer satisfaction. - For homeowners comparing installers, public review data can shape trust, financing decisions and whether a project moves forward.

What happened: - Route 66 Solar was named People's Choice — Edwardsville by the Consumer Ratings Institute. - The recognition was based on publicly accessible consumer review data evaluated by the Institute. - Route 66 Solar serves Edwardsville and communities across Illinois, including Springfield, Champaign, Peoria and Bloomington. - The company is local and family-owned.

The details: - Route 66 Solar installs solar photovoltaic systems for residential and commercial customers. - All jobs are completed by in-house IBEW crews. - The company does not subcontract installation work. - Homeowners can start with $0-down financing. - Eligible customers may qualify for the federal Investment Tax Credit, Illinois solar rebates and net metering. - After installation, Route 66 Solar provides 24/7 system monitoring. - The company also assists with rebate filings. - Each system starts with a home energy audit. - Engineers size the array based on the home’s energy use, roof tilt, panel azimuth and nearby shading. - The company says it has completed thousands of residential installs. - Route 66 Solar emphasizes a no-pressure educational sales approach. - The company backs its systems with warranties focused on long-term performance. - Route 66 Solar’s Edwardsville location is at 2110 Troy Rd, Suite B1. - The company lists route66solar.com and (618) 900-1280 for more information.

Between the lines: - The recognition reinforces how online reviews are becoming a shorthand for quality in home services, especially for high-cost purchases like solar. - The emphasis on in-house crews and audits suggests Route 66 Solar is positioning itself around installation control and customization, not just price. - The mix of financing, rebates and monitoring points to a business model built to lower the upfront and long-term friction for homeowners.

What's next: - Route 66 Solar is likely to continue using the recognition in local marketing and customer outreach. - Homeowners considering solar can expect the company to lean on review strength, financing support and post-install monitoring as sales points. - The company’s ongoing performance will likely be measured by whether review quality and project volume hold up as it expands across Illinois. - More information is available here.