My wife and I are extremely impressed with United Sun Energy. We moved up here from Pasadena a couple years ago and we're looking to put solar on the house we bought. We previously had solar on the home we just sold down south. We were happy with our solar on our last house and were used to saving lots of money. We had decided that we were never going to go back to the paying the those old high electricity costs! Being experienced with solar, we knew what to look for in a contractor. We also knew what was important in a system and what was not. We interviewed quite a few companies here before deciding. We did not tell anyone that we had already owned solar before, however. What impressed us first was they were very up front and informative with their presentation. We felt like they were giving us the facts rather than trying to sell us something. One of the other companies said they would "zero out" our bill when we already knew that wasn't possible. Two of the other companies claimed we would get more system production with smaller systems. Had we not had any experience, we might have believed them. But United Sun Energy gave us sound and realistic information. And very importantly, they were priced very competitively. They were by far the best value out of all of the quotes we received. They had the best warranty and tons of experience. It's now been a couple years since they installed our solar. Everything has worked perfectly since then. Our system produced slightly more electricity then they said it would, so we were pleasantly surprised. They were very accurate in their estimate. Looking back, there is no way that the other two companies who had proposed the smaller systems would have met the numbers that they were giving us. So not only did we feel at the time we were making the right choice with United Eun Energy, our experience has definitely proved it as well. I can't recommend them enough! ***** Just want to add this: we were so happy with United Sun Energy that we referred a couple friends. We got referral fees for both, $300 for one and $350 for the other! Sweet deal!!! read more

Update: Another year with solar has passed and our system has worked perfectly. We have saved over $10,000 over the last 3 years. We actually have been paying down our mortgage with all of the money we are saving. I have calculated it out and if I keep applying our savings, we will pay off our mortgage 9 years early! This has been the best investment ever! Review Left Previously: We used United Sun Energy to install our solar just about 2 years ago. (Sorry guys that I waited until now to give you a review.) My wife and I were about to put in a swimming pool at the time and our electricity bill was already over $300 in the summer. We ended up choosing United Sun because we felt they had the best value. They were one of the lower bids, they used all premium panels and system components and they had a fantastic warranty (much better than all of the other companies). Also John, our salesperson, did the best job at explaining everything. I know they were still trying to sell us a system, but they just did it in a way that was low pressure, straightforward and informative. After we signed our contract though, was what really impressed us. They kept us informed along the way. Matt and the other installers were super friendly, very professional and very polite. They cleaned up so well after they were finished that other than the great looking solar panels on our roof, you wouldn't have even been able to tell they were there! Our system has worked perfectly since they installed it. When we had questions, they were very quick to get back to us. More importantly, they were spot-on when they estimated what our usage would be after we installed the pool. Last year our true-up bill with PG&E was less than $40 and I think that is only because my wife likes to use the AC more now that we have solar. I would absolutely use you guys again! Thanks! read more

Bottom line is this; Expect to have an extremely professional analysis of your solar needs situation. United Sun Energy was so well explained and professional that I thought they were making a proposal for a multi million dollar contract and not for my 3000 square foot house. The price was not only very reasonable but I was able to spread payments over 12 years. In one month my electric bill went from $700 to $10 I pay around $300 a month for the system. That math is correct. It did not cost me money to purchase system. I effectively get paid $400 a month to own the system. It is better then that. I received over $12,000 in my pocket from tax credits. That's $12,000 plus real dollars. So... I got paid $12,000 + $400 a month for my solar system. The installation was so fast and so professional that I barely noticed they were at my property for the few days it took to install. What should you do? 1) Go to mirror and forgive yourself for not doing this sooner. 2) After your mirror visit call United Sun Energy immediately! Please note that I am in Chico. Yelp gives my location as San Francisco. I can be found on Facebook and I am happy to answer anyone's additional questions concerning my experience with United Sun Energy read more

Ok, so I'm impressed. We did a lot of research before deciding on a solar company. We looked into leasing and purchasing. It seemed everyone was trying to sell us on why they were better. But what caught my attention at first, was that instead of focusing on selling us anything, our salesperson simply tried to educate us on the options and the system itself. Everything was put into simple, logical terms - especially the financial end of it. I felt like we finally got to the point that we could truly make an informed decision. It turned out that there were a couple of good choices, but United Sun Energy also happened to give us the best value. They were one of the 2 lowest bids and they had the most complete warranty, plus lots of experience. It's now been a little over a year since we installed our system and we have been just as happy with our system after their installation as we were confident when we made the decision. We have had absolutely zero issues, they have been their to answer any questions we had, and we just got our true-up bill from PG&E for the year and we only had to pay $7!!!! Yes, just 7 bucks! Why didn't we do this sooner?! read more

Ok, these guys are seriously fantastic! I'm so happy we decided to go with United Sun Energy to install our solar. It's also nice to be able to recommend a company so highly! First off, Philip (one of the owners) absolutely knows his stuff. We were originally recommended to United Sun Energy by a friend who knew Philip. They told us he had been doing electrical work for over 30 years. It definitely shows in the work they did. They were very informative up front. They also were priced extremely competitively. Even with such a great price, we got a top quality system and the best warranty available. Their installers did a fantastic job as well. They did high quality work and our system looks great on our roof. They handled all of the PG&E paperwork for us too. Best part of all is that our system is producing the amount of electricity they said it would, even slightly higher in fact. And now we are saving over $300 every month! I highly recommend United Sun Energy! read more

My wife and I had lots of reservations about making the move to solar. Tired of outrageous PG&E bills we took the plunge. Contacted four Chico solar companies and listened to all their presentations. It didn't take long for Kevin and United Sun Energy to make it to the top of the list. Kevin was the only one to make a presentation that started with let's find out if solar is right for you. He then proposed a comprehensive solar solution tailored to our needs in a very low key, no pressure presentation. We felt Kevin's prices were very competitive!! The installers and electricians responsible for our installation were outstanding. Their work exceeded our expectations. There were no "surprise add on charges" at the completion of our job. Our system has been in a year, and has performed as promised. We now have a zero PG&E bill. Ken & Debbie C read more

After moving to Chico from out of state, and seeing our first full PG&E bill, we knew we had to go solar and quick. Kevin Harrasser and his United Sun Energy team provided us with a detailed analysis of our potential future energy usage based off that one bill, in conjunction with data from hundreds of homes in their system of similar size and usage. Kevin spent time going over every last detail of the system that would best fit our home and provide us with the energy we need now, and in the future when we install a swimming pool later this fall. The crew that came out to install the system were friendly and kept us well informed all throughout the process. Now we feel free to run the AC as we see fit, and know that we won't have a heart attack when the electric bill comes each month! Thank you United Sun Energy!!!! read more

We have waited a long time to choose a solar company. Kevin took the time to explain the process of solar, leasing vs buying, production of power, etc. Pros and cons of both. He spent a significant amount of time with us in discussion. No pressure at all. Once the decision was made, the start to finish in two weeks! Kevin and Debbie took care of everything, permits and inspections. The workman came early and worked all day, taking only three days for actual installation. Very pleasant and informative when I asked questions. Such a pleasure to deal with a business with personal and professional integrity. If you're considering solar I would encourage you to give United Sun Energy a call. You won't be disappointed. read more

If you want solar, call United Sun Energy! Very helpful staff, can answer all your questions and design a system perfect for your needs. I posted my original review earlier this year. I am now editing because now that I've had my solar system for 1 year - I am even happier than I was before. One year of utility bills without my solar system installed would have been approximately $6000 - I have now saved over $4000 this year! And the United Sun Energy design team could really only estimate what my energy needs were going to be as my husband and I opened a care facilty in our home just after installing our solar. They did an excellent job! I couldn't be happier. read more

If you are looking for solar this is the place! When I was searching for solar not many companies would give me the time because i was having my home built. Apparently, it was too hard to estimate my electricity usage. That was until I found United Sun Energy. Kevin, Philip, and their design team estimated my usage and built me a ground mount solar system that is spot on. Since my solar has been installed my true-up bills have been minimal. If you want a honest, transparent solar quote I highly recommend United Sun Energy. read more

WOW what amazing company. United Sun Energy gIves Top Notch Customer Service. Kevin didn't try to just sell us a solar system, he indeed focused on our needs and educated us on our options in simple terms. The install process was quick and easy. Our system was installed over a year ago. We couldn't be happier with our results. If you are interested in solar or just need to be educated to see if it's right for you, call United Sun Energy, you won't be disappointed. read more

Kevin at United Sun gets 3 Gold Stars for patience and clarity. Not only did he guide me through the decision regarding the solar panels, he walked me step by step through setting up a loan that works for me. He went out of his way to make sure that my system fits my needs at a really good price. I got four bids and United Sun was the best hands down. The crew that installed the panels was professional, friendly, and quick. I recommend this company wholeheartedly. read more

From their comprehensive evaluation to their professional installation, I have been delighted with my solar installation by United Sun Energy. My system is tailored specifically for my situation and has worked wonderfully since the day it was installed. United Sun Energy took care of every detail with PG&E and their follow-up support has been extraordinary. I have, and will continue to recommend United Sun Energy to anyone who will listen! read more

I checked out several solar companies and decided to go with United Sun Energy. I couldn't have been more happy with anyone else. Very good work, neat installation and got it done in good time. Tim Holdaman is the solar expert I dealt with,he was very helpful with finding a good loan company and stuck with the job getting a lot of details worked out. Also the owner Phillip Egan is the best best you'll ever deal with. read more

I wanted to give an update now that it has been over a year since we've had our solar installed by United Sun Energy. I couldn't be happier because our PGE true-up bill was $20. I couldn't believe it! John and his design team did a great job of estimating my electricity usage and my pool pump usage. If you are looking for solar, United Sun Energy needs to be one of your bids if not your only bid! ;) read more

Amazing service! Installation was a breeze. John D. has been so helpful along the way. Even when we still have questions post installation and long term use, he is there to help out. There are no hidden fees. I completely trusted them and they were so open and willing to explain all fees and potential issues that may occur long term. No hidden agenda! This is the best place for solar in NorCal! read more

Great Experience. Professional from start of the project to completion. Workers were on time, cleaned up each day and took time to explain what they were doing when asked. I appreciate working with Honest and Trustworthy people at United Sun Energy. Highly recommend United Sun Energy for your consideration if you plan on doing Solar. read more

I used United Sun Energy for my residential array close to Willows, CA. I was VERY happy with their options for financing, quick turn around on installation, and the excellent quality of work! Worked with sales expert Tim Holdeman and was impressed with his knowledge and efficiency. The whole experience was pleasant. read more

We have had solar installed twice by United Sun--once for our house and then just recently for our Ag well. They are trustworthy people who are always helpful and on time! Both jobs went smoothly and as planned. I appreciate the professionalism and customer service! read more