California Solar Electric Cooperative Corporation - Grass Valley, California

Stephanie H.

California Solar made it easy and simple to get solar planned, executed and installed. We engaged with them at a very busy time for the industry and they did not treat us like a number. Use them, you will not be disappointed. They have a wonderful team which is what it takes to get the job done!

Gary C.

I had a solar system installed by California Solar on December 6, 2024. They were fantastic to work with and I would highly recommend them.
Just today got my latest statement from PG&E today. So far my "true up cost" since my system went active on December 7 is $5.34. That is far better than even the estimates that California Solar got from their modeling of my system prior to installation.

Chris V.

California Solar did a phenomenal job on our solar project in Nevada City. They were punctual and very professional. The work was done quickly and completed with a high level of craftsmanship. Everyone from their sales person to their install crew was courteous and kind. We would HIGHLY recommend them for your solar installation!!!

Linda J. R.

One year in, the team has kept in touch throughout the application, installation, and runtime processes. The rooftop panel installation is neatly compact, and nearly invisible from the street.

My concern was not just saving money with daily generation, but having backup power when the PG&E system is down, which is frequently in my area. I've been very happy with the performance of the system. It clicks over seamlessly when there is an outage, and generates significant power even on hazy days.

The controller also anticipates serious bad weather, and shifts the percentage on the Tesla Powerwall back-up battery to 100%, so I do not have to do this manually. That is really helpful, and keeps the worry factor down.

My decision to invest in the Powerwall battery has been validated by the worry-free performance of the system, and keeping my monthly PGE bills to zero is also confirming my calculation: that basically pre-paying for power is a wise way to manage my power needs and costs now and into the future.

California Solar did a very professional job in sizing the system, installing the various elements, and coordinating with the other firms needed to get the whole system up and running. I also appreciate the worker-owned ESOP structure of the firm: each worker has an economic incentive to perform their duties efficiently and courteously. It shows in the product. I have no hesitation in recommending this firm to you.

Norman P.

Excellent experience from first inquiry to installation. There are many solar providers to chose from and Cal Solar was a superior choice for our solar needs. The sales, consulting, design, permitting, installation and post-installation support have been far more than I hoped for. This team is comprised of experts who efficiently managed every aspect of our project with professionalism and expertise. If you are considering going solar, this is THE ONE COMPANY for you to give serious consideration.

Dave P.

We did a lot of research and due diligence before deciding on who to go with for our solar install. We got several competing bids before making our decision on who to go with. Cal Solar did the best job not only with the install but advising us about the options available to us. It can be a pretty daunting task to soak it all in before signing on the dotted line but we felt very informed and there was absolutely no pressure to go forward. Keeping our hard earned money in the local community as well as supporting an employee owned instead of sending it elsewhere was also a plus in our decision
Everything happened on schedule for our install even though supply chain issues were causing lots of delays elsewhere. Part of our installation required interfacing with another company that was installing a permanent whole home generator and that happened without a hitch. The only hiccup in our journey was due to PG&E not moving is over to their solar customer side of billing for several months. This was not due to any fault on Cal Solar's behalf, it was all due PG&E's billing department. We eventually got a full refund for over payments that we were billed for.
Our system just passed the one year anniversary date about a month ago and our first annual true-up bill from PG&E showed that we had produced some surplus power and owed nothing.

Allen B.

I just had my solar panels installed by California Solar and I want to say they did an excellent job. Everything was handled professionally. I first met with Lindsey, who completely explained the process, how many panels it would take to generate over 100% of my yearly usage, and how much it would cost, minus the 30% federal tax credit. A graph was provided, showing my expected usage per month and the expected solar generation per month. Then Stacy took over and kept me updated every step of the way.

They made the application to PG&E, obtained the permits, designed the layout of the panels for my approval and arranged for the final county inspection. The installers were courteous and professional and cleaned everything up each day.

An overall excellent experience. They even sent flowers after the final inspection!

Douglas

The installation of solar panels, batteries and controllers was very positive. California Solar even installed a 220 outlet in my garage and repaired a string of faulty outlets in my living room that haven't worked since I bought the house 12 years ago. I recommend them for anyone who wants to go solar.