It's done! For us , it had been a little longer project than…read moreanticipated based on our home. But it's done! Thank you to Dan Moran, our project manager, who was always available whenever I called with answers or solutions. Dan has a very calm demeanor and an easy flow in explaining different processes and how the system and the app work. I really appreciated Juan Carlos, our electrician. In addition to upgrading our panel, he had to do a couple of hole patches in our wood siding , which is out of his general scope of work , but did a nice job at it. Juan was very thorough and I appreciated his cleanup when he was done.There was no scraps of wire, electric tape, nothing left on the ground, which was very much appreciated. And as a side note, there are four houses on our street who have used Northern Pacific Power for their solar needs. Which I would think in itself, is a pretty good recommendation.

Five stars for the installation -- outstanding project manager and crew: responsive, punctual,…read moreprofessional, top-quality work. One star for the sales process. When we raised concerns, I believe the salesperson my partner dealt with wanted to make things right, but sales leadership stepped in, dismissed our concerns as unfounded, and offered nothing. Those concerns were (and still are): 1) Sketchy contract execution. NPP offers a 5-year prepaid lease in partnership with Balto Energy. It lets homeowners offset installation costs because the leasing company collects a 30% federal tax credit (no longer available to homeowners) and, in NPP's words, "monetizes that tax credit over 5 years." The contract was executed by sending the DocuSign to just one partner, with all owners lumped onto a single signature line -- one person signing on behalf of the other. For a married couple in California, that's legally questionable under community property law, given a) the encumbrances placed on jointly owned property, and b) no power of attorney authorizing one spouse to sign for the other. I never saw the agreement until installation was underway. 2) Misleading claims. My partner was told, verbally and in writing, that we'd "own the system outright" at the end of the 5-year term. In truth, the contract contains only vague language about a fair-market-value buyout, with no detail on how to initiate it or who to contact at end of lease. We've had zero contact with Balto through this entire process -- only NPP -- yet NPP's sales director told us they have no role in the lease agreement once it's signed. In other words, they don't stand behind the product they sell. Don't be like us -- do your diligence (especially if you're over 65 and new to solar leases), verify every claim against the actual contract language, and make sure all owners review and sign every agreement.

update to 1/31/25 review..... I heard from Mark of Mother Nature Solar the very day I wrote my…read morereview. I am happy to report I have now received compensation for lost solar production. For this, I have changed my rating to three stars.

Mark's a stand up guy and ended up sending his guy multiple times to try to fix a problem that is…read moreprobably unique to my house. I think it has something to do with my main panel and probably not with any of his work or Enphase's products.

I hired SonoMarin Solar to remediate a solar installation that had been left with permitting and…read morecode-compliance issues by another contractor. The original solar work had been done in conjunction with a reroof, and by the time SonoMarin became involved, the project had become a complicated and stressful situation. The process took about six months from my first communication with SonoMarin to completion, in part because the original contractor's surety company was involved. Nick Paggi worked with the claims representative to explain the deficiencies and help resolve the issues. He was incredibly patient in providing updated estimates and documentation to satisfy the adjuster. Throughout the process, I appreciated that he was willing to take on a difficult remediation project and see it through. Nick was professional, responsive, and easy to work with. Ayelet, the office manager, deserves a special mention as well. She talked me off the ledge on multiple occasions when the process became frustrating, and I really appreciated her patience, communication, and reassurance. Ray managed the onsite work and inspections and was also great to work with. He kept things moving and made sure the necessary work and inspections were handled properly. The crew deserves credit as well for working through some unsettled weather on installation day, including periods of light sprinkles, to get the job done. After the experience I had with the original contractor, working with a company that was knowledgeable, responsive, and actually followed through made a huge difference. SonoMarin took on a complicated situation that wasn't of their making and helped get everything resolved. I would definitely recommend SonoMarin Solar, particularly if you have an existing solar system that needs remediation, permitting, or to be brought up to code.

We had backup battery systems installed at two different homes--one in Napa and one in Marin--and…read morehad an excellent experience working with SonoMarin Solar on both. The original solar systems were installed years ago by SolarCraft and Ambrose. When it came time to add a backup battery in Napa, we chose SonoMarin first. That project went so smoothly that we later asked them to install a battery on our older, more complex Marin system as well. Despite the added complexity, they handled both installations efficiently and got everything up and running without drama. Ayelet in the office deserves special mention. She provides near-instant responses to texts and emails, keeps everything moving, and somehow manages to coordinate all the moving parts with ease. If you've ever dealt with solar projects, you know how valuable that is. She had seemingly infinite patience for my never-ending questions, handling them with professionalism and speed. She also helped me apply for relevant rebates and helped interface with the nightmare that is PG&E, making it all look easy. The whole team jumped through hoops to get the system in before the tax break expired. SonoMarin is a small company, localled owned and run by the same people I originally worked with at SolarCraft on our first install years ago, which really shows in the level of care and accountability. Avner and Nick have built a great company. Pricing was competitive--frankly, all three bids we received were in the same range--but the execution and communication set them apart. I would recommend SonoMarin without hesitation.

A couple of years ago, my previous contractor abandoned my solar storage project without obtaining…read morethe necessary permits to operate. I had heard great things about Synergy and contacted them to see if they could help me with my predicament. (I wish I had chosen them in the first place). Anyway, Justin, one of the owners, came to my home to check out my system to see what was needed to make my system compliant. He said that Synergy would be willing to resolve all the issues! I am so grateful for Synergy and their overall empathy and integity. Peter, Raven and Andrew were sent out and made all the corrections required PLUS maximizing the solar production to energize my home more efficiently. It was not an easy job so they are champions in my eyes. I was unexpressably excited when I finally got PG&E's coveted "permission to operate." If you are considering hiring a contractor you can trust to install or upgrade solar, I highly recommend Synergy Solar & Electric .

Mike and Justin, along with Peter and his crew, are all great to work with. They answered all of my…read morequestions and provided a competitive proposal. Installation was completed well before the initial estimated date. The install is well designed and clean. They handled all the permitting and communications with PGE. If I ever need more solar related work, this is my go to company.

We used Suntegrity Solar for the system on our new home in Corte Madera, and I'd recommend them…read morewithout hesitation. As a first-time solar customer, I didn't know much going in -- but Dawn, Keith, and the team made it genuinely easy. They were communicative at every step, thorough in their work, and fast. Where they really stood out was navigating the permitting and PG&E interconnection process. That side of things is cumbersome and confusing at face value, and there were a few hurdles along the way, but Suntegrity handled it and kept me informed the whole time. They took what could have been a headache and made it painless. If you're considering solar and want a team that communicates well and gets it done, these are your people. Thank you, Suntegrity!

Wow, Keith is super professional and considerate, providing all aspects of information to enable…read morecustomer decision making. I highly recommend Suntegrity Solar. They are the best in the business!

Simply Solar installed our system (18 panels, 2 Powerwalls) 4 months ago, and everything has been…read moregreat so far. Before Simply Solar, I had been looking for nearly a year, and had gone through the estimate process with 6 different vendors (both local and national). It felt like I was dealing with the worst auto salesman. Slimy, expensive, impatient, unprofessional... it sucked. I found David Frank and Simply Solar on a local parent group discussion where basically *everyone* recommended them. I remained skeptical, but set up a call anyway. Best decision ever. They're not the very cheapest, but they're close. And the whole crew just made me feel at ease every step of the way. Shop around, but definitely include David and crew when getting quotes.

Update: After some back and forth with the COO of Simply Solar, he finally agreed to uphold the…read moreterms of our original contract and do the removal / reinstall at no cost, per the terms of the signed agreement. We have contacted them requesting a date to reinstall the panels, but have not heard back. Our roof was completed on 9/20, and we are now waiting for the reinstall date to be scheduled. As the timeline for our roof was known when we first requested the removal / reinstall, we are at a loss as to why we are having to wait 5-6 weeks to have the panels put back up on our roof. At this time, they sit stacked on our deck, with the rails piled off to the side. Thankfully we have space to accommodate all of the parts, (the rails are 30 feet long and a tripping hazard). We hope that the parts will not be damaged during the almost 2 months they will be sitting on the ground, assuming the work is done in the next 3 weeks. We still have not been told a date for the reinstall of the panels. This is now costing us money in lost solar energy.

Elan and Stephen did a great job. Elan was very quick to respond, easy to book out a week in…read moreadvance and then did quality work onsite. They both arrived promptly, were very thorough in setting up protective covers on my flooring and furniture and very kind as well. I'm very happy with the results and will hire them again. Before and after of our lights they installed.

Just had cameras and motion lights installed and my husband and I were expecting and all day…read moreinstall but it took only 3hours for installation.we like the professionalism from the solar tech Elan did a fantastic Job and he went up and above the call of duty.We invite all who want great camera install to give the company Sunshine Bros a chance to install your cameras and solar panels.

I would gladly recommend Santa Rosa Solar and electric to anybody. They went way above and beyond…read morefor me helping me find the right inverter to replace mine that had outlived its days. Thanks so much for helping me get back up and running.

Had a great experience with Solar Santa Rosa! They were very responsive, thorough and friendly. I…read morewas given options, and the process was explained to me in detail. I appreciate being taught during the process which made my decision to move forward that much more comfortable. I've priced out other systems where I wasn't really sure what I was even getting. However, the price was fair, and the install time for my timeline and needs. Thank you Team Solar Santa Rosa!

I'm a roofing contractor and have worked with Jesse and GreenWorld Electric Solutions on several…read moreprojects over the years. He has always been professional, reliable, and easy to work with. His electrical work has been handled carefully, communication has been good, and he has been dependable when coordinating with our roofing projects. I'm happy to recommend GreenWorld Electric Solutions to homeowners and contractors looking for a trustworthy electrician.

I recently had my main electrical panel upgraded, and I couldn't be happier with the results. The…read moreteam was professional, punctual, and highly skilled. They walked me through the entire process, ensuring I understood what was being done and why. The work was completed efficiently and with great attention to detail. My home's electrical system is now safer and more reliable. I highly recommend their services to anyone needing an electrical upgrade! Also for the quality of work great pricing.

I had a very complex solar job (remove existing, repair/clean, remove/replace roof, put everything…read moreback, add battery) and First Response was FABULOUS! I interviewed more than 5 other firms and they were standouts even then. First response had to manage through weather delays, roofing delays and a PIA owner (me!) they over delivered. Everything works great, I didn't have to complain once which is a first in many many years. You can't go wrong with First Response

First came heat pumps and an EV. Having our solar system installed was the last step in our…read moretransition to becoming an electric home with its own power source. Along the way we had plenty of time to research rooftop solar and local contractors. First Response Solar stood out from the very beginning. It was clear that they understood why they used each piece of hardware and how these pieces related to each other and to our needs. We chose them over three other proposals and could not be happier! In addition to doing top notch workmanship, Chaz and Dylan are easy to work with. Our system performs exactly as they had described it to us. Obviously it is a big step to invest in a solar roof and we feel that we now have a system that is well designed, perfectly installed and fully operational. We cannot recommend First Response Solar highly enough.