California Solar Electric in Grass Valley CA. went above and beyond our expectations from the first…read morephone call we placed. My mother and I had been caring for my father whom had dementia. Needless to say it was a rough time and of course it was then that the age of the solar batteries which had faithfully run our off grid home for many years stopped holding a charge. We reached out to California Solar Electric and left a message. A representative returned our call within 24hrs whom was extremely professional, polite and helpful. She asked the questions to gather the info so the professionals whom arrived at the exact time of the appointment were ready to go. Ryan Ozalkey and his associate were amazing. I greatly appreciated their patience while they listened attentively to our concerns and questions and made sure to answer them all. They were extremely professional, polite and down to earth. The job was done in no time and exceeded all our expectations! Our system is not large yet we were not pressured to up grade above what our needs would be and still treated like a fortune 500. We highly recommend California Solar Electric as an excellent option for your solar and electric needs. Ryan Ozalkey thank you for a great experience. The Webbs

I highly recommend you get competitive quotes, at least on solar batteries and watch for change…read moreorders if you do business with these folks. This is what happened: 1. I had an original contract. 2. The first contract had to be dropped due to items outside of Cal-Solar's control. (Fair enough). 3. Cal-Solar provided an update battery contract to an installation (solar installation) they sourced, they designed, they permitted, they installed, and they completed. 4. Cal-Solar wanted a change order on a system that had no changes and yet Cal-Solar claims the installed system had unknown items. (Keep in mind they did all the work...ALL of it.) 5. Cal-Solar waited till the last moment to notify of the changes which pushed against a tax-credit deadline. (From my chair seemed to be the goal.) 6. Cal-Solar provide large price increases to perform the work or quit...from 3.5k (to lose half the battery charging ability) or charge another 9k to add another battery. (Tesla charge half for a second battery, btw.) I'm not saying this will happen to you. I'm just saying what happened to me. As to the contract you sign: From my chair the company uses it for your compliance not theirs. (If you want to force compliance, then what do you do: take time, sue them, force an organization to do electrical work on your home to hit a contract??) Go

In 2018, we contracted with SEG to install our residential electrical solar panel system. My system…read morewas equipped standard with a wireless remote system that allows reporting of any system operational issues. Recently, my system advised SEG to come check the system and I was contacted immediately on a weekend by Brian Gardener-SEG's new President. Since 2018, Brian has my principal business/installation contact with SEG and has always stayed in touch with me. My system was repaired immediately under warranty and the SEG/Customer feedback and their system service restoration plan was effectively communicated by Brian and his team of professionals that always shine. I am back to generating electricity back to P.G.& E., thus allowing me to use my electrical demand when I need it, without constantly worrying about $$. I still conserve on my energy needs thanks to SEG's monthly newsletter. Call SEG now, if you want to schedule your system design and estimate. They are busy because they offer quality and a no-hassle installation and service guarantee. They back what they sell you and establish a long time relationship from the first contact call and each contact with you.

As others have stated, SEG is now out of business. They have closed their office and do not…read morerespond to calls or emails. Their contractor license has been suspended. Those of us with labor warranties are out of luck and need to find other companies to service our systems. No one sets out to fail and the solar business is tough, but It is a shame that they were unable to wind down in a controlled manner and at least communicate to existing customers. I guess they never intend to run a business in the area again since they have burned their bridges with so many people.

Thanks Volt! I highly recommend this roofing and solar company. Buck and his team are great: very…read moreknowledgable, hard-working, and have amazing attention to detail. On top of that, they're just good down-to-earth people. We hired them last spring to re-roof our home, replace some rotted eaves and fascia and replace our old solar system (it was inefficient and malfunctioned quite a bit). We are very happy with what we got for the price we paid, it was a good value. It looks so much better than it did before and is consistently producing more energy. I feel like they helped us make the right decisions through the whole process, especially for system size to be able to keep our NEM1 status. The new roof looks great and works really well. I waited almost a year to write this review to make sure there wasn't any water intrusion during the winter storms - not a drop anywhere. They were in the mid-high range in pricing on the bids we got, but I'm happy we spent a little more went with them. Can a roof be sexy? Ours sure is. All in all, if you need a new roof or solar system or home battery, or all of the above, call Volt. They are a competent and professional group of local people who are really f**king good at what they do.

After much research, we had the top six companies quote us estimates for solar on our Loomis house…read more I noticed that each company explained the process differently; some explanations were good, while others left me more confused. When Buck arrived, he stayed until we were satisfied with our understanding, and I learned so much more from his explanations than from all other companies. Considering they were also roofers and understood the difficulty with our high-pitched roof, we placed more confidence in them than the others. Hence, we chose them after a month of research and estimates. Kristen, their assistant manager, was very communicative throughout the entire project, keeping us informed about what was happening behind the scenes with permits, PG&E approvals, and the team's schedule. That helped us understand the project's time frames. Bucks crew -- Jared, Sean, and the others -- were friendly and professional. They worked quickly and efficiently to finish the job, paying close attention to detail. They went above and beyond, including sharing additional insights about our gutters and attic. I could tell they understood the bigger picture, and I am grateful for their effort. After researching many companies, we are happy we chose Volt Modern and will definitely recommend them to others looking for solar installation and roofing services.

Facts: 24 panels under warranty; techs (finally) came out fall 2023 and repaired several, but…read moremissed one; NO communication by the techs to report what was done, or that they were leaving despite our request to do so; several water spots observed on the ceiling in the areas of the work after winter rains; $250 service change (paid last July) was mandatory despite being warranty work; numerous phone calls and emails placed by me requesting follow up/status - most unanswered. The LAST call I received was late 2023 with a promise to order parts and schedule the service. It's now a YEAR after the initial inquiry was made (April 2023), and this repair is NOT COMPLETE (April 2024). I don't typically write reviews, and I tend not to be too critical of small businesses - BUT THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE customer service. I just want the job finished!

Wish I could give zero stars. Worst company ever. Total scam. Took months for them to return our…read morecalls after system stopped working. When they finally replied, Fawad was rude and hostile in every interaction. As you can see from the long list of bad reviews, run from this company as fast as you can. There are many great options out there, this is the very worst. Inept, dishonest, hostile.

Estey Electric is great to work with- they have a great team…read more We have used them for some complicated lighting, attic fans and other upgrades. Dave took the time to come over multiple times for estimates and ideas. He even met with us and our architect on site. They saved us when the "snowpocalypse" came last year and came the next day to help set up a portable generator for us. Many thanks to Estey, you will for sure feel like a "valued customer" with this company.

We are so glad we found Estey Electric! In the process of renovating a home built in 1965, Estey…read morehas helped with a couple projects to make the home more efficient and comfortable. Their prompt response, quick scheduling and timely installation has been refreshing after so many bad experiences with other contractors. We will definitely direct all our electric needs to Estey in the future. I would highly recommend this company and plan on working with them moving forward.

After calling around to a ton of different solar companies trying to get help with a billing issue…read more(my original installer went out of business), I finally got in touch with Michaela at Sun River Solar -- and I'm so glad I did. She was the first person who actually listened, understood the situation, and took the time to walk me through what was happening and how to get it resolved. It wasn't even a system they had installed, but she still treated it like it mattered. Super knowledgeable, helpful, and easy to talk to. Honestly, her level of service was night and day compared to what I had experienced elsewhere. If you're looking for a solar company that won't ghost you and actually has a solid service department, this is it. Michaela was a total pro. Thank you!

Well, as far as my installation six days complete, I'm must say I was very impressed with sales to…read morestaff. As they turn key the whole project waiting for final PTO system up and working software for this install on my phone remarkable! I would recommend this company as they are How can outstanding they do what they say I was impressed with each night cleanup each morning on time. I always tell people that I learned when I was young as they always remember when you're late, but never when you're early!

I cannot say enough about Jim. I first contacted him through Yelp. Out of about a half dozen…read moresolar companies, he was the only one willing to help with my failed inverter. He was out of the state at the time but promised me he would get in touch when he returned -- and he did. He got the inverter installed promptly, but it failed shortly after. He had to make several trips back to my house (25 miles each way) to diagnose and fix the problem. All the while he communicated with me regularly by text messaging and kept me abreast of his progress. Today the inverter is up and running and I am pumping out watts. The experience with the inverter failing could have been a frustrating one, but Jim turned it into a steady process with a successful outcome. I recommend Jim in the highest possible terms. He is a professional in every sense of the word.

Jim resuscitated our solar system and we are back up and running!!!…read more Our legacy solar went down a few years ago and we called out our solar equipment provider. They sent out their tech who told us our inverter was dead and they told us it was unrepairable and cost prohibitive to fix. Also newer inverters would not be substitutable due to a difference in the solar panel architecture. After evaluating the ROI, we decided that it was almost a net 0 so we chose to fore-gore upgrade and or repair. Fast forward to 2022, I came across Jim's Fronius inverter Repair Website and after a few emails and a phone call Jim came out and diagnosed that the only thing halting our solar was a $9 fuse that had blown. 15 mins and we are back up and running.

Straight forward, to the point, and at a fair price! When everyone else said it would be 2-4 weeks…read moreto replace my inverter, they RMA'd my unit in just a few days.

From the owner: SERVICES - Roof & Ground Mount Specialists…read more- Batteries (New & Add-ons) - Existing System Services - 3rd Party Audit / Diagnosis - 3rd Party Solar Buyouts / Legal Assistance - PV Creative Problem Solving “The Sun Belongs To Us.” - Nick PPAs If you’re looking for solar on a payment plan, I will find a quality install company, make sure the price is fair, oversee the plans and permitting, and a manager will be there the install day to ensure everything goes according to plan. Own Your System Cash is the best investment you can make in getting solar on your house. The way solar companies make money, is if you do a PPA where you pay the solar co. instead of PGE, the solar co. owns your system and they get the 30% fed tax rebate. Home-Owner Builder Permits Nick is a solar specialist who can do consulting for homeowners interested in getting a homeowner-builder permit, acquiring professional plan sets, walking you through the purchasing of materials, and if needed assisting you in the install of solar panels. This will get you, the homeowner, the same solar system at about half the cost. Battery (Add-Ons / New) Our team is battery experts who can really help you understand how they work, the benefits, incentives, and the real way to use batteries to save lots of money. Ground Mounts Nick has done hundreds of ground mounts, using concrete, Earth screws, and also frame w/ anchors. If you’re interested in a ground mounts, Nick is the guy to manage the project.