We had a great experience working with Smart Solar Energy for our solar panel installation…read more Everyone was easy to work with, responsive, and professional throughout the entire process. They were quick with submitting the permits and stayed on top of everything from start to finish. Any time I had questions, they responded quickly and made sure I understood what was going on. The installation team was also friendly, professional, and respectful. I really appreciated how timely and communicative the entire team was. The pricing was fair, and the overall process was smooth and stress-free. I would definitely recommend Smart Solar Energy to anyone considering solar!

Excellent customer service and product!…read more They added inverter and battery to cover the remaining components during power outages. They handled issues calm and efficiently. Top notch!

I was referred to Smart Solar Energy by a friend and already had three other quotes when I first…read moretalked to them. Their pricing came in better than the others, and they also threw in a whole-home surge protector at no extra cost. I ended up going with a 12-panel, 5.28 kW system and have been really happy with it so far. I financed through Puget Sound Cooperative Credit Union, and my monthly payment is actually lower than what the solar is offsetting on my electric bill, which was a big reason I decided to move forward. I'm also a PGE customer, so I qualified for a $3,500 Energy Trust of Oregon incentive that came right off the price. They also have a pretty solid referral program. It's $500 if someone you refer ends up going solar with them. Overall, it was a straightforward experience, no weird pressure, and I felt like I got a really good deal. I'd definitely recommend Smart Solar Energy to anyone around Portland looking into solar. -Colin

Great company to work with and great install. Saving money and no hassles. Very professional.read more

based off my first hand knowledge of this company, it is not a good company to work with. Lots of…read moreleaky roofs and shady business practices. I would not get panels from this company.

Going solar was problematic for me: 1) I live in a townhome and solar companies don't like trying…read moreto deal with the neighbor--which turned out to be a problem 2) I have another house in another city with a tenant and I finally had to put the bill in my name to get the paperwork needed. 3) I decided to go with a Home Equity Line of Credit so I ended up signing and canceling the financing they set up several times. I also had a lot of questions about the equipment they use. They were responsive to all my questions and issues. Once the paperwork was completed the installs were both completed in one day. The inspector, who was the head inspector for my area, said they did a great job. As soon as the power company switches out my meter, I'll be good to go.

I was extremely impressed with everyone I collaborated with at Elemental Energy. I felt they had…read moreour best interests in mind; always taking the time to answer questions and deliver quality customer service - from sales all the way through to the installers. I was quite frankly shocked at how simple the process was and quick the turnaround from signing up to install. Quite frankly I thought the process would take a year and it took less than six months from the day we started talking. I know Elemental had a lot to do with that. I appreciate their professionalism, educational approach and quality customer service.

The project went well, except for panel placement. We had indicated where we wanted the 19 panels…read moreplaced to achieve the best solar exposure. However, when the project was completed, the 19th panel was placed near the back of the house, which is shaded by tall fir trees. We could have gotten better results, albeit the difference is not particularly great. If they had installed the panels as we had indicated, I would give them 5 stars. As it is, during the summer months, we are producing enough electricity to send it back into the grid for a small credit on our PGE bill.

I had an issue with some fluorescent lights in the kitchen and Thomas from Orion came and checked…read moreit out. He noticed the ballast for the lights went bad and went ahead and retrofitted the lighting fixture so it didnt need ballasts anymore and I could then run LED 'fluorescent style' lightbulbs in the same light fixture. He communicated well, was very professional, and reasonably priced. Would recommend!

Was debating trying my hand replacing our pendant light but for fear of meeting my maker, reached…read moreout to Thomas. It was the correct decision. He responded quickly and was able to fit us into his schedule post haste. He showed up exactly when he said he would, worked neatly and quietly, and finished the job in 30 minutes (!!!) He even offered to explain a few things to me, should I be brave enough to attempt future projects. A true delight, can't recommend enough!

Nick at Gerryn Energy was friendly, professional and very knowledgeable. He was quick…read moretroubleshooting and determining what the electrical issue was in our old house. He relayed in layperson's terms what was wrong and promptly fixed the problems! And at a very reasonable price. The entire team is top notch. We couldn't be happier! Thank you!

Scary and unprofessional. Received an aggressive email out of the blue from the owner about a…read moremissed 2024 invoice, including statements about "wishing bad things" and references to showing up at our home unannounced and watching through our windows. Completely inappropriate. The work was a minor light switch issue quoted around $250 but billed at $450. Then the light fixture attached failed afterward and had to be replaced at additional cost. Will never hire again.

Not a real company, just a BOT. Do not contact - they will send you around in circles.read more

From the owner: North Portland Electric, established in 2013, stands at the forefront of electrical innovation,…read morepioneering smart home integration and sustainable energy solutions in the Pacific Northwest. Our commitment to advancing electrical technology while maintaining the highest safety standards has positioned us as Portland's premier electrical contractor, specializing in residential rewiring, commercial electrical systems, and green energy installations. In an era where energy efficiency and home automation are reshaping our industry, we're leading the transformation with cutting-edge solutions in LED lighting systems, EV charging station installations, and smart electrical panel upgrades. Our team of master electricians combines decades of expertise with continuous education in emerging technologies, ensuring we're always ahead of industry trends and building codes. Under Brian's visionary leadership, North Portland Electric has embraced the future of electrical services, investing heavily in renewable energy integration and smart grid technologies. We're not just installing electrical systems; we're creating intelligent, energy-efficient environments that seamlessly blend traditional electrical work with modern innovations, including solar panel integration, whole-house surge protection, and advanced electrical troubleshooting techniques.

Elemental Energy did a fantastic job installing solar on my home and getting me the right…read moreincentives (and handling all the paperwork). Challenges were a two story home with a steep pitch metal (slick) roof and snow guard installation. The team was professional, and got the job done (including a last minute add so I can monitor my generation and my consumption anytime anywhere). I'm super happy -- and should be net zero when the year is done! Thank you Laurel!

Stoked! We love the power plant on our roof! We got a $16,000 improvement to our home for $5000…read more(after tax credits), and pays for itself in 9 years through lowered electric bills. Elemental was easy to work with, clear communicators, and completed the install in one day, with a 10-year warranty on the work.

We reached out to A&R Solar after Purelight Power went bankrupt and all their staff disappeared,…read morebreaching their contract with us to maintain warranted panels and equipment. Previously, Purelight had done a "repair" that actually broke one of our microinverters and left 4 panels offline, leading to significant power loss and a big increase in our electrical bill, so we were pretty desperate for help with undoing the damage Purelight had done. A&R took over management of our Hoymiles instance (that's the app they need access to in order to make sure everything is working right and check on panel metrics), replaced our broken microinverter, and when a part was super late they graciously comped us for it. Excellent work, prompt service, and professional and polite techs and workers across the board. We will absolutely be using them when we convert to a generator/battery model within the next few months. Very highly recommended!

I appreciate the values this company brought to their work…read more I had gotten another bid from a company that didn't even come out to my property. A and R sent their sales person to our house and he got right to work. He went into our crawl space under the roof to make sure our roof was properly supported for the panels. That was a relief as the other place wanted to send a structural engineer to do that very simple job and charge us for it. Ridiculous. Our project was two years, so the crew may be slightly different, but they were great. When there was an issue, like that we didn't have electrical grounding, they just put in grounding bars. Amazing! They offer production guarantees which is rare for a solar company, like those ones that come door to door. lol A and R was professional, easy to work with and easy to communicate with. Good job team!

Everyone with Pro-Stat Solar / Electric has been terrific to work with. Communication has been…read moregreat from start to finish and the team including Brandon, Jeff, Aaron, Keeton, and Tracie went above and beyond to explain everything in detail. They also hooked up with premium Enphase microinverters and a battery backup system with an additional electrical panel very affordably. They had no issue working with our tricky townhome location in between other units. The electrical inspector from Clackamas County just signed off on our new system and said everything looked perfect. The last system he inspected was also done by Pro-Stat with the same result. We couldn't recommend them more highly and the owner Brandon even said you can call him directly to talk through the possibilities: 360-521-5742. Please tell him I sent you, since they also have a win-win referral program that gets a both a discount!

Prostat came on Monday and went to work, the crew was so professional, When a crew like this shows…read moreup, has a plan, executes and puts their name on the work done with pride, our electrical inspector was impressed with the set up and usage of space, the crew were all Prostat, no outside contractor, the roof crew was assembling and the electricians were doing their setups, came Monday morning and finished before 3 on Tuesday. Could not be happier with their performance, and energy making sure this was done Right, Thank You.