Updated: Jul 07, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
4831 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL, 60630
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Earth Wind & Solar Energy
Earth Wind And Solar Energy, LLC (EWSE) is Illinois' first female minority owned company that specializes in the installation of renewable energy systems and energy efficiencies. We are a premier designer and installer for commercial and residential 'green' power. Our products and services include solar photovoltaics, solar thermal, wind turbines, energy efficient lighting, and geothermal systems. In addition, we also conduct energy audits to give our customers ways to make their buildings more energy efficient.
What makes us different from our competitors is our focus. Our single attention and commitment is to ensure that our customers benefit from clean renewable energy. Our mission is to provide affordable energy solutions with cutting edge technology for both residential and commercial applications. As specialists we are able to consolidate and leverage our time and resources more effectively to be industry leaders.
Founded by Riana and John Caravette, they understand America's need for sustainable sources of energy. As passionate environmentalists, they started EWSE on the foundation that a cleaner and healthier environment begins with education and community outreach. They believe that reducing environmental degradation and greenhouse gas emissions are positive steps to saving our planet and leaving a healthier place to live for our children
From BuildZoom: Earth Wind & Solar Energy, 4831 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL (Owned by: John Caravette) holds a Contractor License Application license and 24 other licenses according to the Bartlett license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 115 ranks in the top 2% of 65,686 Illinois licensed contractors.
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Earth Wind & Solar Energy Contact Information
Phone Number: (312) 588-6953
Address: 4831 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Earth Wind & Solar Energy Chicago
Quality
115
98th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Earth Wind & Solar Energy has a BuildZoom score of 115, which places them above 98% of 65,686 contractors in Illinois.
Activity
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97 projects
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2025 |
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104 projects
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2024 |
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92 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Earth Wind & Solar Energy has worked on at least
293.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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4 projects
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Home Additions |
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3 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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276 projects
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Solar installations |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Earth Wind & Solar Energy mostly works on
solar installation
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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67 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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133 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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14 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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3 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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4 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $24,154. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Building Permits by Earth Wind & Solar Energy
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Spr 2019 cbrc: installation of a 228.29kw photovoltaic system on a standing seam roof of the athletic center at the obama foundation presidential library complex. no changes to existing building structure or occupancy category (structural peer review) (ii-b construction; a-3 occupancy)
Valuation:
$414,086
Permit #:
101067785
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,325
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: installation of new 29.76 kw solar photovoltaic system on the flat roof of the existing building.the proposed array will be mounted on a ballasted racking system such that the top of the panels is approximately 1 above the existing roof and will not be able to be seen from street level. there willbe no changes to the existing building structure or occupancy and associat... see more
Valuation:
$312,500
Permit #:
101065330
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,075
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: install new 71.4 kw solar photovoltaic system on pitched roof of existing 3-story commercial building. proposed arrays to be flush mounted to existing roof using aluminum rail system and mechanical attachments. no changes to existing building structure or occupancy category and associated electrical work as per plans (occupancy a-3 ; construction type iib) *peer review ... see more
Valuation:
$91,900
Permit #:
101063398
Status:
issued
Fee:
$675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbrc: installation of new 29.76 kw solar photovoltaic system on flat roof of existing building. proposed array will be mounted on a ballasted racking system such that top of the panels is approximately 1'-0 above the existing roof and will not be able to be seen from street level and associated electrical work as per plans. (no changes to the existing building structure or oc... see more
Valuation:
$73,000
Permit #:
101064866
Status:
issued
Fee:
$675
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 11.7 kw. array output: 15.3 kw. includes 10 kwh energy storage system. location: house and garage roofs. icc distributed generation installer cert. #14-0400
Valuation:
$57,489
Permit #:
B200426794
Status:
issued
Fee:
$300
Permit Type:
Small-scale solar...
Building Type:
N/A
Spr 2019 cbc: installation of new 82.82kw solar photovoltaic system on flat roof of existing building. proposed array to be mounted on a ballasted racking system top of panels is approximately 1 above existing roof and cannot be seen from street level. no changes to existing building structure or occupancy category. electrical work needed to connect photovoltaic system. (occupancy: b ... see more
Valuation:
$337,372
Permit #:
101035134
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,075
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 10.08 kw. array output: 13.175 kw. location: house roof. icc distributed generation installer cert. #14-0400
Valuation:
$39,523
Permit #:
B200418468
Status:
issued
Fee:
$300
Permit Type:
Small-scale solar...
Building Type:
N/A
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 10.625 kw. location: house roof. icc distributed generation installer cert. #14-0400
Valuation:
$27,875
Permit #:
B200419205
Status:
complete
Fee:
$300
Permit Type:
Small-scale solar...
Building Type:
N/A
Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 10.2 kw. location: house and garage roofs. icc distributed generation installer cert. #14-0400
Valuation:
$33,123
Permit #:
B200413929
Status:
complete
Fee:
$300
Permit Type:
Small-scale solar...
Building Type:
N/A
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 10 kw. array output: 11.05 kw. location: house roof. icc distributed generation installer cert. #14-0400
Valuation:
$31,149
Permit #:
B200411786
Status:
complete
Fee:
$300
Permit Type:
Small-scale solar...
Building Type:
N/A
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 5 kw. array output: 5.1 kw. location: house roof. icc distributed generation installer cert. #14-0400
Valuation:
$26,530
Permit #:
B200412645
Status:
complete
Fee:
$300
Permit Type:
Small-scale solar...
Building Type:
N/A
Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. roof type: low-sloped (<2:12). inverter output: 7.6 kw. array output: 10.2 kw. location: house and garage roofs. icc distributed generation installer cert. #14-0400
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
B200408077
Status:
complete
Fee:
$300
Permit Type:
Small-scale solar...
Building Type:
N/A
Install solar panels on roof of accessory building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 3.9 kw. array output: 5.1 kw. location: garage roof. icc distributed generation installer cert. #14-0400
Valuation:
$15,351
Permit #:
B200426780
Status:
complete
Fee:
$300
Permit Type:
Small-scale solar...
Building Type:
N/A
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 3.8 kw. array output: 3.825 kw. location: house roof. icc distributed generation installer cert. #14-0400
Valuation:
$14,712
Permit #:
B200420538
Status:
issued
Fee:
$300
Permit Type:
Small-scale solar...
Building Type:
N/A
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 3.8 kw. array output: 4.25 kw. location: house roof. icc distributed generation installer cert. #14-0400
Valuation:
$15,589
Permit #:
B200418281
Status:
complete
Fee:
$300
Permit Type:
Small-scale solar...
Building Type:
N/A
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: sloped (2:12 to 5:12). inverter output: 6 kw. array output: 6.8 kw. location: house roof. icc distributed generation installer cert. #14-0400
Valuation:
$19,380
Permit #:
B200415733
Status:
complete
Fee:
$300
Permit Type:
Small-scale solar...
Building Type:
N/A
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: low-sloped (<2:12). inverter output: 6.38 kw. array output: 9.57 kw. location: on the roof. icc distributed generation installer cert. #13-0656
Valuation:
$18,975
Permit #:
B200410647
Status:
complete
Fee:
$300
Permit Type:
Small-scale solar...
Building Type:
N/A
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 3.825 kw. array output: 3.825 kw. location: roofs. icc distributed generation installer cert. #14-0400
Valuation:
$12,316
Permit #:
B200441954
Status:
complete
Fee:
$300
Permit Type:
Small-scale solar...
Building Type:
N/A
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: steep (>5:12). inverter output: 3.825 kw. array output: 3.825 kw. location: roofs. icc distributed generation installer cert. #14-0400
Valuation:
$12,316
Permit #:
B200441954
Status:
complete
Fee:
$300
Permit Type:
Small-scale solar...
Building Type:
N/A
Install solar panels on roof of principal building. roof type: low-sloped (<2:12). inverter output: 6.38 kw. array output: 9.57 kw. location: on the roof. icc distributed generation installer cert. #13-0656
Valuation:
$14,449
Permit #:
B200412352
Status:
complete
Fee:
$300
Permit Type:
Small-scale solar...
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | CL-2538 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Bartlett |
| Type | Contractor License Application |
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| License # | CON-003827-2022 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Palatine |
| Type | General Contractor Registration |
| Class | General Contractor |
| Date Issued | 01-20-2026 |
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| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | Electrical |
| Date Issued | 02-25-2026 |
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| Status | Active |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | General With Trades |
| Date Issued | 01-12-2026 |
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| License # | TGC083102 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class E) |
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| License # | TGC014241 |
| Status | Active |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | General Contractor (Class E) |
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| License # | 24-0927 |
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| State | Illinois |
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| License # | 14-0400 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Illinois |
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| License # | 14-0401 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Illinois |
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| License # | 13-0656 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Illinois |
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| License # | 18LICC-0017 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Evanston |
| Type | Gc Commercial |
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| License # | CL-2538 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Bartlett |
| Type | {U'license Type': U'general'} |
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| License # | CR8843 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | CR8843 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | CON-008853-2025 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Palatine |
| Type | General Contractor Registration |
| Class | General Contractor |
| Date Issued | 10-01-2025 |
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Inactive License
| License # | CR0001551 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| License # | CR6015 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Dupage County |
| Type | Sub Contractor, Other |
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| License # | CL-869 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Town | Bartlett |
| Type | {U'license Type': U'general'} |
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| License # | 15082 |
| Status | Inactive |
| Hoffman Estates | |
| Type | General Contractor |
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Cook County |
| Type | General No Trades |
| Date Issued | 07-25-2025 |
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Inactive License
| License # | 202202232 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Oak Park |
| Type | Contractor |
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| License # | CL004000 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Oak Park |
| Type | Contractor |
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| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | E $500,000 Project Ceiling |
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| Status | Inactive |
| City | City Of Chicago |
| Type | E $500,000 Project Ceiling |
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BuildZoom Score
565
Permits
- Building permit records show that Earth Wind & Solar Energy has worked on 565 permitted projects.
Earth Wind & Solar Energy Employees
BB
Bonita Benn
DS
Doug Snower
Owner
EH
Eric Heineman
In State Designated Agent
JC
John Caravette
Owner
KB
Katina H Baker
RC
Riana Caravette
Owner
SO
Sanjo Omoniyi