Meet the people who'll build your system
We avoid cold calling and aggressive sales. Reach out when it suits you, and we'll offer education and guidance first. Watch a short video to see how we work and who you'll meet.
Start with a free reportLocally owned. Building in Central Illinois since 1988.
Your local solar experts.
Serving the Greater Urbana-Champaign community
We're a general contractor first, so we care how your solar looks, how it's built and how it holds up. Our own designers and installers handle everything, from your first question to the long-term care of your system.
Prefer to talk? Call us at (217) 344-5131. We don't cold call.
In-house teamDesigners, technicians and installers
Licensed electricianA long-standing partner of ours
Plain-English contractEasy to read, nothing buried
System-lifespan guaranteeA genuine one, in writing
Solar for every kind of roof and field
Homes, farms, businesses and nonprofits across Central Illinois. We'll find the placement and system size that suits yours.
Home or business
Rooftops, pergolas and carports designed for performance and good looks.
Agriculture
Ground mounts and rooftop systems that lower the cost of running a farm.
Nonprofits
Churches and community organizations putting more of their budget toward their mission.
Energy storage
Battery options to pair with your system. Ask us what fits your home.
Our core values
Sustainability · Support · Service
Long committed to green building and renewable energy, New Prairie Construction expanded into solar to give Central Illinois a reliable, local provider. Our construction background and building science knowledge shape every install. It's the same craftsmanship, customer service and employee empowerment that has supported our clients for more than 30 years.
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Here's how going solar with us works
We design and install your system, arrange the required inspections and handle all the incentive paperwork.
- Fill out your free savings report formLet us know if you belong to a homeowners association.
- Preliminary designSatellite imagery, computer-aided design and historical weather data give you a first design, cost and applicable incentives.
- Site assessmentWe visit, present the proposal and check your electrical and structural setup.
- ProposalWe revise the design with what we found and send you an updated proposal.
- Formal contractWhen you accept, we prepare a contract for your approval.
- Checklist and depositAfter you sign, we send a pre-project checklist and a deposit invoice.
QualityCommunicationSafety
Projects we've done for your neighbors
Pergolas, churches, farms and homes around Urbana-Champaign.
Kind words from our neighbors
New Prairie Construction did an excellent job on our solar install. They were friendly, informative, and professional! One nice plus: they left absolutely zero mess when they finished and didn't damage a single plant!
Randal Sadler, Urbana
I can say without hesitation that the New Prairie staff were the most careful, considerate, meticulous group I've ever had the pleasure of working with.
Urbana resident
This is a local company investing in my community and committed to service beyond making a profit. As a customer, I choose New Prairie Construction.
Jeanette Weider, Champaign
One reason we picked a local company was accountability. Whenever we had a question or concern, it was handled without delay.
Ellen Willcox, Urbana
The unique, beautiful, substantial cedar solar pergola was built in June 2016. We strongly recommend New Prairie Construction.
David & Julie Sherwood, Champaign
Consumer Protections Disclaimer: Individual customers' experience may differ. All testimonials are provided by actual New Prairie clients and have not gained any compensation for their testimonials.
Ready to see what solar could save you?
Fill out the free savings report form. We'll prepare a preliminary design, projected cost and the incentives that apply to you.
- No cold calls or pressure
- Incentives explained clearly
- A reply from our local team
Rather call? (217) 344-5131