California Solar and Electric reviews

Wilson Tam began his solar project with CS&E in April 2022 while juggling a major home renovation. He worked with Naruki, who ran through multiple quotes and system configurations, stayed patient while Wilson focused on the renovation, and kept him updated so the project could move forward when he was ready. After signing the contract, the process sped up: a friendly, efficient crew completed the installation in November 2022 without any issues, and permission to operate arrived the next month. Since then he’s been producing power on sunny days and hasn’t paid a penny to SCE, a result that — paired with the attentive pre-sale help — convinced him he’d choose CS&E again.

George ended up with a solar setup from California Solar and Electric that changed the shape of his monthly bills almost immediately. On a home where utility costs had been running well over $300 a month, his bills dropped to under $40 after the system went in, and the battery backup stepped in whenever the neighborhood lost power, keeping the lights on when everyone else went dark. What set the experience apart was the combination of solid workmanship and a 25-year warranty, backed by Mark Howe and a team he found honest, reliable, professional, and competitively priced. Based in Santa Clarita, they delivered a system that felt less like a purchase and more like long-term insurance for the house.

Evan got caught in the year-end rush to get solar installed, so the lead-up to installation took a little longer than expected. Once the project was underway, though, CS&E stayed professional and easy to reach, answering questions and keeping him updated along the way. In the end, he ended up with a final system that left him very happy.

TeaSPoon's rooftop system has been live for about a year and a half, and they haven't paid Edison a dime since it turned on. They found the installation flawless and the panels have delivered the expected savings, but what stood out most was the service that followed: when a few unrelated household problems triggered a moment of panic, Chris immediately sent a technician each time to inspect the system, even when those calls came nearly a year after installation. After reading and hearing plenty of solar horror stories, they felt grateful to have chosen California Solar and Electric for a fair deal, reliable equipment, and unusually attentive aftercare — the lasting responsiveness and zero electric bills are the details that stuck with them.

Evan signed on during the year-end solar rush, when everyone was trying to beat the calendar, so the stretch from contract to completion took longer than he might have hoped. Even with that delay, once the project got moving, CS&E stayed professional and easy to reach for questions and progress updates. He ended up very happy with the finished system, especially with the steady communication once the work was underway.

Brad ended up with a solar panel, battery, and expansion pack system on his home in late 2025, and what stood out most was how completely the company handled the job from start to finish. He had tried before to make solar happen, but had never found a company he felt good about; this time, the experience felt different from the first sales conversation all the way through installation and the approval process with SCE. Every step came with clear written documentation, fair pricing compared with the other bids he had gathered, and no last-minute surprises. The crew also took care of the local fire and city inspections themselves, leaving him with nothing to chase down or coordinate. What he walked away remembering most was the level of professionalism across every part of the team and the sense that the workmanship matched the promises.

Brad had already tried a couple of times to get solar and storage installed at his home before he finally found a company he felt comfortable trusting. In late 2025, California Solar and Electric put in a panel system with a battery and expansion pack, and the process ended up being smoother than he expected. The team handled the county and city approvals for him, kept the project free of surprises, and brought a level of professionalism that stood out from start to finish. What really lingered for him was the workmanship: after the install, he had his roofer climb up to check for possible leak issues, and even the roofer commented on how solid the job looked. Between the fair pricing and the quality of the installers, he walked away feeling like he had finally found the kind of crew he had been searching for all along.

Larry first posted with a few concerns after his solar project wrapped up, but the project manager jumped in right away, called him back immediately, and walked him through every question until the worry was gone. That quick follow-up made the difference for him, and he ended up feeling good about having his solar system with the company because they clearly cared about keeping the relationship on solid ground.

Chris ended up getting the whole solar process wrapped up in just two months, from the first estimate and signed contract all the way through installation and DWP permission to operate, which let him beat the rebate deadline on a home where timing mattered. What stood out was how tightly the company kept everything in-house: the team stayed responsive throughout, and the installers were their own crew rather than subcontractors. He also came away feeling the price was fair compared with other bids, and the quick turnaround made the whole project feel unusually smooth.