Sutro Power initially reached out regarding my solar project, and our first conversation was…read morepositive. I promptly sent the requested inspection report and, when asked, provided several times for a follow-up call. After that, I did not receive any response for five weeks and the communication stopped without explanation. As a result, my project has been left in limbo. I had high hopes based on the company's reviews and ownership model, so this experience was disappointing. I'm open to updating this review if the company follows up and reengages as originally discussed.

When Solcius went out of business and left my family's project unfinished, this company stepped in…read moreand saved us. As a first-generation immigrant daughter, it was frustrating watching my parents get scammed and left hanging. This team (JP, Juliano, Jason, Brian, Austin, any others I may have missed) went above and beyond, showing care, integrity, and true compassion. I'm so grateful for everything they did for us during such a stressful time.

We are very grateful for the excellent work Berkeley Roofing Services-Westco roofing did on our…read moremain house, garage, and office. The team--Miles, Stephen--exceeded our expectations. Our Solar/ batteries/ metal roof on the house, garage, and office, along with the ten skylights, looks great and functions perfectly! The work was not just well done but truly skillfully crafted, and their attention to detail was exceptional. As property owners who value our space, we appreciated how clean and organised they left the site each day. Job well done, and thank you, Stephen and Miles, leading such a fantastic electrical team to make this happen!!

The coming end of the tax credit for solar motivated us to install a solar power system in 2025…read more Albion was incredibly helpful and efficient in installing a panel and battery system. The entire team worked in a seamless and coordinated manner. Their collaboration with Westco/Berkeley Roofing services made the entire process well organized. Their pricing was competitive, and they were quite knowledgeable about dealing with PG & E and our city permitting process. They managed to get our system complete in early December with plenty of time to spare. Thank you Mary, Charles, Miles, Stephen, and everyone else!

Top notch job and project management - I'm really happy after working with Luminalt. They came in…read moreright on budget and prices were competitive with some of the less-established companies. Waiting for city inspections is never fun, but was amazed that Luminalt's schedule hit the install date exactly, they got the job quickly, and follow up inspections happened sooner than promised. And the best part? PG&E can charge whatever they want - that's not a problem I need to worry about for at least 25 years.

We were very happy working with Luminalt. They removed our twenty year old failing solar and…read morereplaced it with a much improved system. They are great communicators and a well-run team. Cody and Fabian did an excellent job with the installation!

I had a complicated battery install, to move circuits to a new main panel and install a Franklin…read morebattery and A Gate. I work in the power systems industry and had lots of technical questions and inputs on the design. My installer, Manny Rios, was deeply technical and knowledgeable about the systems he installed. When he didn't know the answer he knew where to get the information and didn't try to hand waive past the topic. We are still dealing with a few minor issues but I'm grateful for the attention to detail and ability to address my detailed concerns. Thanks!

I would have give 4.5 stars but there was no way to put so I settled on 4 stars…read more I wanted to get the panels installed last year and they promised to install it in 2025. They were great and on time. We had issues with city inspection twice and that's why I had to remove 1 star. Overall, they are great.

Navigating the solar world was way harder than I had anticipated. Luckily a friend recommended A&A…read moreCity Electric and J.P. the owner was amazing. Not only did he schedule me (I have a crazy schedule and he was acomodating), but his consistent communication and follow up put me at ease. Panel installation was better than I ever anticipated. So much that I referred him to my neighbor who had a bad installation and he addressed the issues. Pricing fits the quality of the labor. Efficient!!! 10 out of 10 recommended.

These guys did a job! I would absolutely hire them again. My roof looks fantastic. Jose eased all…read moremy worries and talked me through the process. I highly recommend their services.

I had a membrane (rubber) roof put on 8 years ago. It has begun to disintegrate!! All the materials…read morethis company put on my roof have damn near dissolved. They used the cheapest materials. I will attach pictures of shingles that dissolved & corroded skylights that they charged me for and are not NEW at all. Over a year I tried to negotiate with them to do what it was right. Now it's time to take legal action. Having my roof repaired by another company that is doing an excellent job for half the price. Mr Roofing Inc's warranty isn't worth the paper it's printed on!!! They refuse to honor any agreements in contract. I'm WILL take these guys to court. I do not recommend them. Don't waste your money! Worst Roofing company in the world!! if I could, I would give them less than a star

We live in a 1907 Edwardian home in San Francisco with a flat roof of just under1,600 square feet…read more We hired Mr. Roofing to remove the entire existing roof and install a completely new roofing membrane from start to finish. They did a fantastic job! The team recommended replacing siding only when necessary and cleaned up after themselves every single day. The level of craftsmanship and quality was top-notch. We also had them install three sun tubes (circular skylights), and they did an excellent job with those as well--making sure the interior sheetrock looked clean and professional. As with any project, the outcome depends on the supervisor and foreman leading the crew. The team we got was fantastic, and I would recommend them to anyone looking for roofing work.

I had an excellent experience with Solar Sesame from start to finish. The entire process was smooth…read moreand well-organized, and the level of service truly stood out. Their team was very responsive and easy to communicate with--any questions I had were answered quickly and clearly, which made me feel confident every step of the way. The pricing was also very reasonable, especially considering the quality of work and attention to detail. Overall, I'm very happy with Solar Sesame. Great service, fair pricing, and truly outstanding customer support. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and professional solar company.

I desperately needed a roof on my house before the rainy season started. I also wanted to get…read moresolar because it was clear that energy prices are going to continue to rise and solar is the smart way to go in this climate. I also replaced my gas furnace with a heat pump, so our electric needs are significant. A new roof with complete tear off and new plywood is a big project. I started by getting a quote from Solar City but they weren't able to coordinate with a roofer. Their leasing agreement (aka PPA) also had some provisions that seemed pretty predatory. I don't remember if Solar Sesame cold called me or I called them, but I do remember that Marcel did a great job of explaining the process. I'm pretty knowledgeable about these kind of projects so I asked somre very detailed questions. When he wasn't able to answer them immediately, he didn't front, he just said he didn't know and called the office for better info. That's the best response. I was a little concerned that Solar Sesame used an outsourced the roofing to a vendor. But given the time constraints, that was a good decision. Also, the vendor they chose, Arts Roofing, was a joy to work with. They communicated well, and when there was a small problem, they handled it professionally and entirely to my satisfaction. The solar panels went up super fast and well. They system was generating power the as soon as the installers were done. Unfortunately, PGE took their sweet time getting the final inspection done. So PGE got some free kwh from the system. On the good side, we didn't start paying for the system until after PGE did the final turn on, so no problem for us. I monitor the system via the PGE site as well as the Tesla app. Those two systems match up perfectly so I am happy with the amount of power being created and sold back to PGE. Also, we had a short power outage in our neighborhood, and it didn't impact us at all. The only reason I knew about it was that PGE alerted us via text. I looked out my window and noticed that none of my neighbors had their lights on. Between Marcel (sales) and Mei (project management), I'm very happy with the end result and the process on this large residential project.

What started as a small talk with a stranger on the sidewalk in San Francisco with a very positive…read moreand nice person, developed to a walkthrough the facility and full conversation about solar installations and a great advice about how to proceed with a flat roof new solar installations. Thank you Greg. -Michael, Swift Restoration

Every now and then, a company does such a great job that I wish that Yelp would allow me to give…read morethem 10 stars. This is the case with Occidental Power Solar Company. My wife and I have struggled for years with staggering Pacific Gas and Electric bills ranging from $300 to $600+ per month. Most of our friends have bills ranging from $100 to $200 per month here in Pacifica. We hired an energy consultant. He spent a day at the house. He wrote a most professional report. To make a long story short, we had to gut our roof and rebuild the entire attic of our home to solve the problem. We were looking at a bill of $40,000 or more. I rejected this. I felt that solar panels were the answer. Over 5 years, four solar companies came out. Sometimes an engineer came along. They did in-depth quotes with a cost of over $40,000 that did not work. This is due to the fog and vegetation blocking the sun. On the fifth try, I brought Occidental Power Solar Company. They did a professional job. They proposed a system costing $27,000 that would do the job. Despite protests from my wife that the system would never work, I hired this company. I got one heck of an education in solar power. We encountered an initial problem that their system required a 150-amp power box. We had to upgrade our 100-amp power box. Pacific Gas and Electric got involved. There was a lot of bureaucracy and delays. A new transformer had to be installed in front of our house. This was an all-day operation with 3 giant trucks involved. Occidental installed the solar panels on our roof and the support equipment. A permit had to be obtained from The Pacific Planning Commission. A final inspection of that permit opened the way for Pacific Gas and Electric to turn on the solar power system. It took them almost a month to do this. There is a saying in English that I love as follows: "The proof is in the pudding." Early this morning, our first electric bill arrived after the solar power system was turned on. It was only $29.89!!! Occidental Power Solar Company had exceeded all my expectations.

Unreservedly recommend Clean Solar!…read more Had PV Solar installed when the house was built in 2006. Under our existing rate plan (time-of-use, meaning pay high rates 4-9 pm and low rates the rest of the time), and metering agreement (NEMS 2.0), we were selling more electricity (in $ terms) than we were using. However, we will be forced to switch to the new metering agreement (NEMS 3.0) in late 2026, which drastically cuts how much PG&E pays us for electricity we sell to them--we will end up paying money to PG&E. This motivated me to consider installing a whole-house battery storage system to do "rate shifting"--store the excess electricity generated by our PV system in the morning and early afternoon to power the house during the high rate period (4-9 pm). And of course provides energy in the event of a power outage. I also wanted to take advantage of the energy tax credit before it expires at the end of the year. Reading reviews on Yelp, Google, and other sites, I decided to contact Clean Solar along with 3 other companies. Clean Solar was the first to respond and I had a thorough conversation with a Senior Design Analyst, Art Balaoro. He listened and understood my goals, answered my (many) questions and said he would get back to me with options in a few days. Of the other 3 companies, 2 never responded to my inquiry at all! The other one did, but I had to repeatedly reach out to them to make any progress on getting a quote. In contrast, Art did as he said and responded within a week with several options, primarily around which battery vendor to go with (Tesla vs. Franklin, I preferred the latter) and the battery location. Clean Solar scheduled a technician to come out and look at our house: location and configuration of the main panel, possible battery locations, where the existing PV inverter was, etc. Took a lot of photographs and measurements to verify compliance with building codes. In contrast, the other vendor was sluggish to schedule someone to visit, so I ended up sending them photos and measurements from the Clean Solar visit. Because of the peculiarities of my house's main panel, it was going to be more difficult (and expensive) to install the Franklin battery. And although I would have preferred to put the battery inside my garage, building codes would have required a replacement of the entire smoke alarm system throughout the house, also adding significant expense. Art walked me through these issues thoroughly and so I went with the recommended (and cheaper) option, going with the Powerwall and an outside location. In contrast, the other vendor didn't do as thorough an analysis and wasn't aware of these issues until I pointed them out. When I did get a comparable quote from them (exact same system components), it was slightly more expensive than the Clean Solar quote. I started this process in June, and immediately Art said it was going to be a close thing to finish the project before the end of the year--so many people were wanting to install solar or battery projects and claim the tax credit. Art also walked me through the timeline for the whole process and how it would be managed on their end. Based on the interactions I had with him and others, I felt that Clean Solar was the best choice for my project--and my experience bore that out.

This is my second time around with Clean Solar, and they are just as stellar as the first time, if…read morenot better and more efficient. We needed to add panels because we purchase an EV and needed more solar to offset PG&E. The impeccable experience started with Art the consultant, he gave 4 scenarios and explained in detail what each means and provided detail report including all the tech details and break even timing. To be honest, it was too much for me, I really just wanted pricing and how long it takes to install haha but was good to know he has such knowledge and I was confident he is looking out for my best interest. Then we had Patrick the PM, arrived for site inspection on time and courteous and explained the whole process. Then come the impressive installation team Luis, Alberto and Kevin. The 3 arrived on time and with smiles, just overall a great vibe from them. Luis walked me through the installation plan and gave a few choices taking into consideration aesthetics of the house and then got to work. 4 hours later, clean line, fine craftsmanship and symmetrical matching placement from last system is in place and ready to tangle with PG&E (attaching some photos) I really really can't recommend any higher to go with Clean Solar on your solar projects. Seamless is what you'll experience with them. Until next time Clean Solar!