The EFS Approach

As the premier energy-saving solar panel installation company in St. Louis and the Midwest, EFS Energy is focused on helping our customers achieve energy independence by reducing usage and generating clean, renewable energy. Our team specializes in residential, agricultural and commercial customized solar installations. We have the experience and skills to design and install custom solar systems based on each customer’s needs.

In addition to designing and installing solar panel systems, we also provide services in LED lighting upgrades, skylighting, and increasing home energy performance with our energy audits.

A Message From Our Founder

“We are very passionate about integrity and quality, and strongly value our customer’s best interest.

Solar is a fantastic investment opportunity, and we help you take the first step towards a brighter future. Our professional consultants will evaluate your needs and goals to accurately design a system just for you. Our accuracy and efficiency is unmatched in the industry because of our long-standing passion for bringing smart renewable energy to Missouri, Illinois, and beyond. We are able to maintain a high level of quality and efficiency by keeping our consulting, designing, and building services all in-house.”

– Paul McKnight

Meet The Management Team

These are some folks that help make EFS Energy tick!

Paul McKnight

Founder and CEO

Paul McKnight is a central Illinois native who graduated from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2007 with a Bachelor’s Degree…

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Cady Buechel

Director of Finance and HR

Cady’s career in business management began in 2000 when she and her team developed and ran a large non-profit animal…

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Certifications & Affiliations

EFS Energy employs NABCEP certified professionals and is affiliated with the Missouri Solar Energy Industry Association (MOSEIA), the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Ameren Missouri Trade Ally Network, and many more fantastic organizations. We also take pride in the ability to provide our customers with other energy efficiency solutions with our in-house BPI-certified professional.

Educating the Community

We also enjoy spending time educating the public about energy usage and solar systems. You will find Paul McKnight and our passionate employees speaking at schools or community events on how solar panels work, the evolution of this energy-efficient technology, and the environmental benefits of solar systems. We do this because we believe community outreach and education is vital for reducing environmental degradation and leaving a healthier planet for our children. Have a suggestion for a community outreach opportunity? We’re all ears. Call us toll-free at 844-337-6527 (That’s 844-33-SOLAR).