I opted to research solar power after a recent Southern California Edison bill was near $600. This was at the peak of the summer heat so the air conditioning and pool pump were prime suspect for energy usage. I spent a few months researching blogs, videos and upcoming government initiatives. I searched online forums and reviewed a number of solar providers in the Los Angeles and surrounding area and connected with Arvin at AmeriGreen Solar. I reviewed the company's background and checked licensing information and all appeared to be on point. Immediately I was able to connect with a company professional and a home appointment was set up in days. I live across the LA basin so granted the commutes were lengthy, however there was no hesitation from Arvin to make the trip. During our meeting, we outlined the details of the project such as processes, timelines, funds, upgrades, rebates and follow up. After some final reviews of competing local solar power providers, I texted Arvin with the decision to move forward. We signed a contract and the following week the engineer arrived for inspection. Any attempts to contact the company personal was returned with a quick text or phone call, hence I'd like to recognize the team for great customer service - Guy, Arvin, Rose and Olivia whom I dealt with the as office staff. The issue of communication and poor response times appeared to be issues at other competing solar installers. You can do your own research to determine that.
The following weeks the representatives worked on obtaining city permits, thus we had a few friendly visitors from the city planning department. Once the permits were gathered, the installers arrived in over 90 degree heat and went to work. I opted for the Panasonic panels due to the generous warranty provided and had installed 27 panels with the Enphase system. By afternoon time, the installers had wrapped up the work and cleaned the home premises accordingly. After the installation, we again began the inspection process by city planners. There was a small delay due to them having to make multiple trips as different city employees had failed to share completion/non-completion notes within their database. Throughout this time Arvin and Olivia kept me abreast of the remaining processes. Once the city had permitted clearance to operate, a Permit To Operate request/instruction was sent to Southern California Edison and within days a PTO permit was issued. Critical tasks such document signatures, license and permit requests from AmeriGreen were requested/issued in a very timely manner. At the initial home encounter, Arvin had stated the project may take about three months to reach PTO and this was achieved at exactly the fourth month from initial signing. Clearly the city planning confusion delays brought about those challenges.
Conclusion: The work was professionally installed. A concern for us as homeowners are leaks, and the test was clearly passed as no leaks occurred during this current record rain setting winter season in Los Angeles (2022-2023). From the electrician to the stucco repairman, the work was clearly done professionally and with integrity. The solar equipment was installed in a timely manner from delivery of products to the decal stickers. The staff are stellar at response times, always willing to give recommendations and updates. The pricing was competitive with other high rated solar installers, Arvin was able to provide a few incentives which brought the price down (price per Kw hour). Overall, I was very satisfied with my purchase and the employees and installation team were easy to work with. For my solar review and my experience, I give AmeriGreen a five start rating. I have multiple family members within the community, who may be interested in the near future, and I will be recommending Guy, Arvin and their team for solar estimates and recommendations. Thank you AmeriGreen for this successful project. read more