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- CenCalCleaning LLCI would definitely recommend CenCalCleaning he did a great job was very professional and did it in a timely manor
- Future Energy SaversThe decision to purchase solar has been an ongoing conversation for a few years now. When we finally decided to go forward, we considered bids from three companies but decided on Future Energy Savers. It was evident to us from Future Energy Savers Consultant Kevin to the engineer and installers, everyone was knowledgeable about their aspect of the solar equipment and use. Whenever we have an inquiry, we were met with prompt and efficient responses. When we researched the material and presentation of solar panels, we also recognized their superior quality. Since January our energy bills have been considerably lower. We are very happy with our purchase
- SunPower by esaSolarThey were perfect. Easy to have around. Business like, professional and knowledgeable I wish every company had employees that were this outstanding. They service my solar power regularly, Paul Sullivan answers my questions immediately, no matter the hour. I am so thankful to be doing business with such a great group of people. I have recommended them to many of my friends
- Bird ProofThey did a very timely job making sure everything was laid out well to keep the birds out of the panel gap where the nesting occurs.
- Future Energy SaversThe installation started at 8 am as scheduled and was completed in 5 hours, leaving me a running solar system at 1 PM. The installer explained every aspect of the system that I wanted to know. He segregated my important house circuits and rewired them to the emergency panel which is battery powered on loss of utility supply. He explained the use of the control panel which has 5 operating modes at my control, and the use of the Generac Powerview app which gives the daily energy production, house consumption as well as output to the Utility. I now have near zero utility input on the worst summer day. I feel comfort in the system's backup capability in case of a utility blackout. My battery now covers my house loads and shields me from rising utility rates during peak hours. The components of the system are warranted for 25 years, except the battery which goes for just 10 years. Overall I am very satisfied with the system
- Solar UnionVery well. The salesman didn't put any pressure on me to buy. Then the installers did an excellent job. No complaints at all.
- Future Energy SaversThe process from the initial sale consultation to installation was a customer’s dream. There was no stress from scheduling conflicts, unforeseen costs or contractor messes to clean up. The Future Energy Savers’ staff (from salesperson, technical crew and installers) were all professional, courteous and mindful of our property. They went out of their way when a question regarding permitting (due to our home’s electrical panel) was a concern. The permit was processed due to their extra effort. In addition, the solar panels are not lessening the curbside appeal of our house. The conduit/wire was run through the attic and is not visible on the exterior of the house. I would (and have) recommended this company to other people interested in solar energy. I have to admit, we were somewhat skeptical about the initial savings in our utility bill. I have to say after a full cycle in the heat of summer we are smiling. Our bill has reduced significantly and that is with the AC running. Solar energy was the right choice for us and Future Energy Savers was the company that delivered the best product and customer care. Highly recommend this company
- Honey's Air & SolarIt was my fault that decided to install the solar system with Honey's air solar.jest because of good reviews web.I didn't expect them to have no experience , every city follows the law of installation . From the beginning to decision to installation was made in January 20022. As result task completed at the end of October 2022. It was irresponsible for the workers to find the installation. made holes or sabotage for the wall. multiple times with the installation manager via email and phone. promise it will fix . Now say that's it. not taking responsibility. Maybe the company specialized heating or air condition not solar
- Valley Solar IncValley Solar was one of the few companies that we talked to that actually listened to what we wanted. We wanted a solar system with a backup battery to protect against the PG&E "safety" blackouts. Most companies just proposed their standard "cookie cutter" solar system with no battery. When we reminded them that we wanted a battery the usual response was something like, "We should be able to add a battery to this system" - not very confidence inspiring. Valley Solar came with a plan that included exactly what we were asking for. They also had a no-battery system to show us in case we wanted to save some money. The installation went smoothly. The crew was very professional and did a clean and good looking job. They were always ready to explain what they were doing and why they were doing it. There were only a couple of negatives. The first was the length of time it took from signing the contract to getting the system installed. The contract was signed on November 26, 2019. It stated an estimated start date of January 15, 2020 and an estimated completion date of February 15, 2020. The actual installation did not take place until the first week of March. The second negative involved the inverter which they chose to use. It was made by Solar Edge, and can be programmed in to function in different ways. One thing that can be changed is the amount of battery energy to reserve for backup protection. This is something that we would like to change at times. If we are going to be away from home for a while, we would like to set this value much higher than when we are at home. The priorities of how the solar energy is split between being used in our home, charging the battery, and sending to PG&E may need changing as PG&E's rate structure changes. The problem is that no provision is made for the customer (who is the owner of the system) to make these changes. We have to call Valley Solar whenever a change has to be made. This makes changing the battery reserve when we go away impractical. We had Valley Solar change the settings when PG&E switched us from the "Tiered" rate plan to the "Time-of-Use" plan. But what about future changes, if Valley Solar, or Solar Edge, is no longer in business? Maybe all inverters have this same problem, which would mean that this is not the fault of Valley Solar. Despite the negatives, we are pleased with Valley Solar, and would recommend them to anyone considering solar energy
- Valley Solar IncThey were very professional and responded very quickly during the project. They took care of all the permitting process, came to the job at the exact time they said the would, completed work in one day and left the site clean. And always returned phone calls promptly.
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Solar Energy Consultants, SEC, is a full-service solar energy company that delivers a premium customer experience before, during and after going solar.
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"Mr. Woods are very knowledgeable, resourceful, perky and really nice to speak with. He really works for the customer. From the beginning, during and after the project, he gives me a call to make sure everything went well and he still does even if the project is finish."
***WE DO NOT OFFER THERMAL***
***WE DO NOT SERVICE MOBILE, MANUFACTURED HOMES OR RV'S***
***WE SPECIALIZE IN INSTALLATION OF ROOFING, ENERGY STORAGE, and SOLAR ELECTRIC SYSTEMS***
From cooling the air to heating your pool, summer can bring enormous electric bills. Make this one different. Citadel’s team of pros will install a system so efficient your bills could drop as low as $0. Take advantage of our FREE SOLAR CONSULTATION and see if solar is right for you. We have $0 down options and Fi..
"It went very well. I just had the panels installed in February of 2020 so I can't tell you about the quality because its been only a few months, but so far so good. But I can comment on their customer service which was great, especially Christine DaCosta. She was very responsive to my request. Even after they installed the panels, I asked them to relocate the conduit and they did not hesitate at all. They even painted it to match the color of my house so you can't tell that I even installed solar. They got my system up an running very quickly. My brother used a different company and started about three months before me but my system was up an running only one week after his. They know what they are doing.
Disabled U.S. Army Veteran E.J. Williams "The Solar Soldier" is backed by the Powur, PBC platform. Provide homeowners with a top of the line solar panel system as well as any roofing needs with our all-in-one available financing options. Focused on providing the best quality equipment, plans & services, as well as experience for my homeowners. My homeowners own their solar panels and take full advantage of all available incentives that's due to them. I do not sell solar, I provide my homeowne..
"It's not often that I leave reviews on products or services that I receive but I needed to give credit where credit was due. After finding Mr. Williams on Angi I scheduled him to come to my home to give more information on solar panels and what I was getting myself into. The knowledge he had was impressive. He was patient as I asked a lot of questions and he made sure he explained everything in a way that I could understand (he didn't use only technical terms and code words like other people). I also liked that he was honest with me. A lot of people only worry about the "sale" but don't care about what happens to you afterwards, not Mr. Williams he explained the "now" and the "later" advantages. I am pleased with my experience.
Solar Negotiators is here to help you navigate the unknowns of solar. We work hard to simplify what can be complicated process. Our sales team views your initial consultation as an opportunity to educate you, rather than sell you. We want our customers to make an informed decision, and ultimately feel confident about their solar purchase.
Solar is a lifetime investment decision. We account for what can go wrong ahead of time. We make it our mission to set our clients up for solar success. B..
"I highly recommend this amazing local, veteran and family, owned small business chock full of friendly professionals eager to help get your solar needs fulfilled. My beautiful wife and I purchased our 2400 sq/ft retirement home in the Sunnyside area of Fresno in the spring of 2018. After a couple months, I started looking into Solar; I wanted to get away from PG&E. After weighing all our options (13 bids), we felt Solar Negotiators was the company for us. From my first contact with Dawn Souza all the way through to patch and paint with Louis Duran, every single person I interacted with were professional, friendly, and eager to please. Chris Moran owner, and yes...singer of our great nation's National Anthem, (check him out on YouTube) gave me a call to hash out a deal on 55, LG335N1K-V5 Black on Black, he had on hand. He helped me with a wonderful deal. For the install we had Omar and his crew, which also included Johnny, Kevin, and Christian, at our home for a week installing a reverse tilt, 2 inverters, 55 panels on our roof. They put ALL conduit in our attic, moved our breakers into a sub-panel in the garage along with the inverters. Every day prior to leaving the jobsite, the crew would clean up. You would never even know work was going on. Mike Whitford the foreman completed the final hook up. Jackie Healy managed the project. Mike Perez came to our home and provided information regarding installation of a generator. In each instance, interacting with these individuals made me happy I selected Solar Negotiators for our solar installation.
Along with solar, heating and air conditioning installation, we also supply our customers with services like air conditioner and furnace maintenance/repairs. Honey’s is also a proud Dave Lennox Premier Dealer and offer a wide range of equipment that backs our commitment to excellence and our environmental responsibility . Our business is a reflection of the people we serve. We set out to do things differently. We looked outside our industry for inspiration, to companies that offer not only ex..
"Serviceman was arrived in a timely manner, professional, knowledgeable, courteous. He could not fix my problem, but I appreciated his expertise, and straight talk."
Renewable energy has recently become the smartest way to power your home, and millions of people are choosing clean energy as an investment in their future. Utility rates have reached all-time highs, while the price of solar has been drastically reduced. You have the power to get clean energy from the sun every day and put thousands of dollars back into your own pocket. We started Gold Rush Energy Solutions as an alternative to the impersonal and often unprofessional performance of our large ..
"It was very good. The installation was on time and professional. They happily made cosmetic adjustments that weren't technically necessary but greatly improved my satisfaction. They followed up regarding the incidental damage it was promptly repaired. I referred them to other people already."
Nova West Solar is a local company with a big-business mentality. Our experience in the construction industry separates us from the rest. With more than 47 combined years of industry experience, we understand the construction and mechanics of buildings that house photovoltaic (PV) power systems. View our solar case studies for more information. All our system designs, engineering, acquisition of building permits, financing, rebate processing and utility interconnect services are supplied in-h..
"Nova West Solar is a great company that installed 38 panels on my home. They have really great prices and a professional team that does excellent work from start to finish. They even cleaned up after the job and took care of issues with PG&E (not their fault), that slowed the job down. Hire this company now you will not be disappointed ! Less
We want to provide homeowners with the best way to lower their energy bills. Helping to understand how solar works with your current utility provider. We will provide a free assessment to check and make sure this will work for the homeowner.
"Prompt, fast, efficient and it went very well."
Byers offers Gutter installation (No Repairs) services to protect you, your home, and your family from the harsh elements of nature in Northern California. Byers started as a roofing company in 1987 and added LeafGuard gutter systems in 1995. Byers features quality workmanship and premium brands such as roofing materials from GAF and Owens Corning; LeafGuard Gutter Systems, the one-piece seamless, no-clog gutters; SunPower Solar panels to optimize your solar energy savings; Solatube Daylighti..
"Travis was great. He was able to figure out a solution for us even though our joists were running the wrong way through our dark hallway."
Here at Powur, we don't just sell Solar, we sell life changing moments that will not only benefit the environment but also put money back into your account. We work for you and help you save as much money as possible why being able to go green. Why buy Kilowatts from a company when you can produce your onward pay yourself what you are owed. We will make sure to treat you as family while maintaining professionalism to ensure you are getting the best quality of the overall experience.
"Great communication and super friendly guy! He was honest and transparent the whole time. Would work with him anytime "
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Solar Panel Installers in Modesto
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- A plus marble1137 Graphics Dr
Modesto, California 95351 - Acro Energy4213 Technology Dr Suite A
Modesto, California 95356 - Fabulous House Cleaning1231 8th St
Modesto, California 95354 - Greenhart311 Bitritto Way, Suite B.
Modesto, California 95356 - Honey's Air & Solar501 Bitritto Way
Modesto, California 95356 - Mid-State Solar450 Glass Ln A-1
Modesto, California 95356
- A plus marble
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- ACDC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR INC27509 ETCHEVERRY CT
Tracy, California 95304 - Alexander Technical Resources1263 Glenwood Ave SE
Atlanta, Georgia 30316 - ARAM SOLAR3335 E Lathrop Rd
Manteca, California 95336 - Atlas Building Solutions3495 Swetzer Rd Ste. 600
Loomis, California 95650
- ACDC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR INC
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- Barth Roofing Co Inc4384 W Pinehaven Ct
Tracy, California 95304 - Bird Proof2194 Mozart Ave
LATHROP, California 95330 - Bright Home Energy Services 5580 Power Inn Rd
Sacramento, California 95820 - Byers11773 Slow Poke Ln
Grass Valley, California 95945
- Barth Roofing Co Inc
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- Citadel Roofing and Solar4980 Allison Pkwy
Vacaville, California 95688 - Complete Solar1850 Gateway Dr 450
San Mateo, California 94404
- Citadel Roofing and Solar
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- Double J ElectricPO BOX 274
Grants Pass, Oregon 97527
- Double J Electric
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- Gold Rush Energy Solutions4911 Windplay Dr
El Dorado Hills, California 95762 - Green Home Solutions3255 W. March #400
Stockton, California 95219
- Gold Rush Energy Solutions
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- Integrated Power Systems10940 TRINITY PKWY
Stockton, California 95219
- Integrated Power Systems
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- JAY-C'S ROOFING CO2724 ROSEWOOD AVE
Ceres, California 95307
- JAY-C'S ROOFING CO
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- Lifestyle Solar21 E Shaw
Fresno, California 93710 - Los Gatos Roofing888 Faulstich Ct
San Jose, California 95112
- Lifestyle Solar
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- Northwest Exteriors11200 Sun Center Dr
Rancho Cordova, California 95670 - NOVA WEST SOLAR40350 Brickyard Dr
Madera, California 93636 - NRG - Pros3100 Fite Cir
Sacramento, California 95827 - NRG Clean Power7012 OWENSMOUTH AVE
Canoga Park, California 91303
- Northwest Exteriors
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- Petersen Dean Roofing & Solar879 F St Suite 120
West Sacramento, California 95605 - Petersen Dean Roofing And Solar408 S Teilman Ave
Fresno, California 93706 - Phoenix Exteriors- Sacramento9940 BUSINESS PARK DR
Sacramento, California 95827 - Purity Cleaning6901 E Service Rd
Hughson, California 95326
- Petersen Dean Roofing & Solar
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- RGS Energy3109 N Miami Ave #101
Fresno, California 93727
- RGS Energy
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- Semper Solaris - Fresno177 N 1st St
Fresno, California 93702 - Ship Smart Inc71 Stevenson St
San Francisco, California 94105 - Solar and Wind Hybrid Systems Inc20858 Black Oak Dr
Patterson, California 95363 - Solar Negotiators6701 N Milburn Ave
Fresno, California 93722 - Solar Wolf Energy202 Worcester St
Grafton, Massachusetts 01536 - Star Mechanical Inc17637 S Austin Rd
Manteca, California 95336 - SunPower by The Solar Quote4422 N. Perishing Ave D22
Stockton, California 95207 - SUNworks1030 Winding Creek Rd Ste 100
Roseville, California 95678
- Semper Solaris - Fresno
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- The Solar Company20861 Wilbeam Ave Ste 1
Castro Valley, California 94546 - The United Solar Inc16651 Gothard St Ste E
Huntington Beach, California 92647 - Thorsen's Plumbing Heat & Air Inc2310 North Walnut
Turlock, California 95382
- The Solar Company
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- Vezina Industries Inc.33543 Avenue 9
Madera, California 93636
- Vezina Industries Inc.