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Martin Energy Consulting, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Biola, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They did a really good job and answered all my questions. He knows the business and overall it was the best experience with him. They are pretty good with the installation and everything looks very clean."
Response time30 mins
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrotrade SolarLife, Inc
5.0(
5
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Serving Biola, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The service was performed at a very high level and completed in a timely manner. The team worked with integrity and exhibited professionalism. I highly recommend them for any solar and energy needs."
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Slingshot Power
4.7(
3
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Serving Biola, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I had a good, technical phone conversation with the first salesperson, so we arranged for a site survey to be performed at our house. Unfortunately the guy doing the site survey did not show up and I had trouble contacting the first salesperson. I second salesperson took over saying that the first one had a family issue come up. I second site survey was performed well. We have a stone coated metal roof, which requires special experience and so was one of the key factors in choosing a solar installer. Slingshot convinced me that not only did they have the experience but they would be hiring a roofer with extensive experience installing stone coated metal roofs to work on the job and insure the integrity of the work. Another key factor for us was being able to install the system before PG&E's NEM 1.0 program filled up. Slingshot was able to offer us the soonest installation time by far. One unique feature of Slingshot Power's offering is that they do an annual cleaning of the panels to save the homeowner from risking their neck. For this job I closely evaluated seven contractors and had quotes from an additional four. Besides matching or beating the other contractors on quality, Slingshot gave me a great deal on installing the highest quality panels from SunPower. They were also flexible in letting me downsize the system after signing the contract without changing the price per Watt. The majority of the installation took a single day. The crew lead did a great job of communicating with us, including introducing everyone and taking pictures throughout the job so that I didn't feel that I needed to climb on the roof and check on their work periodically. They had an impressive number of people here, but everyone seemed to be quite active. I didn't notice people standing around waiting for instructions. The crew lead was quite enthusiastic about the job and his work. The truck was also impressive -- nicely organized and equipped. From what I saw, the crew did a good job with the safety precautions -- lashing the ladder to the house so that it wouldn't tip and having the safety ropes. They did a great job cleaning up afterwards. The one area of the installation in which I wasn't completely satisfied was the caulking of the wood trim around the main electrical panel -- the bead was rather sloppy, some of the caulk fell out right away, and there were gaps. I sent Slingshot photos and the guy that had done that work said that the wood was rotten. They then offered to make a special trip back to replace the wood and re-caulk it -- which was done well. After installation, the county must inspect the job and approve it. The final step is to submit the application to PG&E and get their permission to operate (PTO). During this stage I was working with Slingshot's Manager of Customer Happiness (MoCH). Unfortunately, I was least happy with his service during my dealings with Slingshot. As mentioned before, we were anxious to get it installed before the NEM program filled up. Once the county inspection was passed, the MoCH asked for a copy of our power bill. I had provided one to the salesman a month earlier when the contract was signed, so this caused an unnecessary delay of an entire business day. He then said that we had to get off the Smart Rate plan before switching to solar, so this took another day. It should have been done sooner since they had our bill early on. There was then some slight delays because he entered some information wrong on the application to PG&E. In the end we did make it into the NEM 1.0 program, but we were one of the last. Once PG&E gave PTO, we had to wait another half a week before "throwing the switch" and starting to produce power because Slingshot had to come back out and finish configuring power converter. They said that they had gotten a batch that didn't configure automatically as usual. In general, the MoCH was not responsive to all of my emails. Sometimes I had to send a second note and then he would call me back. We were now producing power, but we didn't have access to the SolarEdge portal to see the monitoring data. The MoCH said that SolarEdge was updating their servers and we couldn't get connected for a while. After a month of waiting, I contacted SolarEdge directly and they said that the upgrades were a continuous process that would not affect getting a monitoring account. Contacting SlingShot again, a different person called me back quickly and got our monitoring account set up. I noticed that the orientation of our array on the portal was incorrect, and he took care of fixing it. Overall, it was a very positive experience despite a few hiccups along the way, but Slingshot took care of correcting everything in the end."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Inspection Pro
5.0(
5
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Serving Biola, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Credit card accepted

"All I can say is WOW !!! The report was was way more than I expected, Allen takes time to explain everything in detail. I would highly recommend Inspection Pro to anyone buying a house, this is information that you need."
Cheap Installation Cost You More In The Long Run
Cheap Handyman Repair
Water Intrusion Can Damage Your Home
Spalling Stucco from Water Intrusion
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for energy efficiency auditing projects in Biola, CA

An energy audit costs about $420 on average, ranging from $100 to $2,250, depending on the size of your home, property, location, and the tests the auditor needs to perform. Keep in mind that the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act’s Energy Efficient Home Improvement credit covers up to $150 of home energy audit costs. Common energy audit tests include:

  • Blower door test: $350

  • Duct testing: $100

  • HERS test: $375

  • HERS certification: $200

  • Infrared imaging: $200

The difference between an energy auditor and a home inspector is primarily in the purpose of the inspection. The energy auditor conducts tests in your home to determine the energy efficiency levels in areas like windows, insulation, and doorways. The auditor then makes recommendations for ways to improve a home’s energy efficiency

A home inspector examines various structures of your home to determine that everything is up to code and gauge the condition of features like the roof, foundation, HVAC, and electrical. The home inspector reports on the overall home and makes repair recommendations.

Typically, a local home energy auditor is responsible for performing energy audits. A home energy auditor will conduct one of three energy audits designed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) to determine the energy efficiency of your home. The auditor often provides analysis that can help guide changes and improvements to your home for better energy efficiency, giving recommendations as necessary.

The three levels of home energy audits include:

  • Level 1: Review of your energy bills and home for signs of energy inefficiency and areas for improvement. The average cost range is $0.08 to $0.12 per square foot.

  • Level 2: A level 2 ASHRAE energy audit costs $0.12 and $0.35 per square foot. In-depth analysis of your energy usage and provides a report of cost-saving changes.

  • Level 3: Comprehensive analysis and detailed recommendations for ways to improve your home’s energy efficiency. A level 3 audit costs about $0.36 to $0.50 per square foot.

To find a reputable energy auditor, find a local company that offers energy audit services. Research the company’s reviews, methods, and certifications to find a reliable professional in your area. The most reputable energy audit companies are HEP-certified by the Building Performance Institute (BPI). Be sure to check our state licensing tool to review the local energy auditor guidelines to ensure you’re hiring a certified professional.

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