Don't hesitate to give Earthwise you Solar project... You'll be 100% satisfied! I had an exceptionally good experience with Earthwise Energy. From the very beginning to the very end, every detail of the installation was thought out in advance so there were no unexpected delays along the way or issues with the inspection! I had great communication with everyone from Jason (the owner), to Louis (the facilitator/advisor), to Eddie (the tech and permit guy), to June (the administration person) and with all the install guys as well. In my experience, it's relatively easy to get 80% on a job, but achieving that last 20% is as difficult to get to as the first 80% is. Earthwise never dropped the ball and unbelievably... I'd score them at 100%. SO RARE! I built, own and operate a world class recording studio which has been in Marin for 30 years. Believe me... I know what the difference feels like between that 80% and the 100%! Again, don't hesitate to give Earthwise you Solar project! You'll be 100% satisfied! read more

They are great. Lewis and Eddie called me back twice. They were great at analyzing my needs and helped me to figure out what I needed and gave me reasonable options. THANK YOU, Earthwise Energy read more

How do these guys get such perfect reviews? I tried to hire them for a solar system project. They asked for several times California's $1,000 down payment maximum, and their initial quote was incomplete, for a pretty straightforward project. They took project measurements on the first visit, then seemed to lose the measurements and want to send people back (and bill me for the duplicated visits). I wound up firing them, and Site Electric made the project look easy. read more

We highly recommend Earthwise Energy for a solar system. We turned to them as soon as we learned that the tax credit for solar would go away at the end of 2025. Jason and team were great to work with, and they made every step of the process easy. Between analyzing our needs and proposing a system, coordinating an electrical panel upgrade with our electrician, installing the solar panels and backup battery, and permitting with the city, the Earthwise team kept us informed about what to expect and kept things moving along. Now we can't wait to start seeing lower PG&E bills! If you're thinking about going solar, make sure to talk to Earthwise. read more

Despite challenges with PG and E I'm happy with the end result. Love seeing how much I'm not paying PG&E each month.

This review is long overdue as I have worked with Jason and his crew for several years now, first to install a battery on an existing system, later to add additional panels to our roof, and, unfortunately, on a couple occasions to fix inverters that went bad. Each time the work was done efficiently and competently, which is, unfortunately, not what I can say about the company that did my original install (Solarcraft). The contrast was remarkable. Jason is smart and well organized and so are the people that work for him. I recommend Earthwsie to anyone who needs a new system or repairs to an existing one. read more

When we started looking into getting a solar and battery installed everything was so complicated, until we spoke with Earthwise Energy. At first we got quotes from sunrun, tesla, and legacy. All of them had an overly complicated process extremely long timelines and hundreds of hoops to jump through. Then we spoke with Earthwise Energy and everything was simple. From the initial call to the final walk through they have streamlined the process so much, as the homeowner you really don't have to do anything at all. Most importantly everyone who works at Earthwise Energy is extremely knowledgable and they all have the utmost integrity. If you are looking for solar and now with a battery make, sure to reach out to Earthwise Energy as they will get your entire system set up without you even lifting a finger. read more

We phoned Jason of Earthwise Energy on the indirect recommendation of a neighbor. Earthwise installed a 3.33kW system for us that included a 9.31 kWh battery for "resilience" in case of a PGE public safety power shutoff. We're glad that we phoned Earthwise and are happy with the work that Earthwise did for us. After our initial phone call, we received a 16-page prospectus from Eathwise that outlined the scope of the work and listed a price. Because of the recommendation that we received, we ok'ed the job without getting competitive bids. This was not the most conservative approach, to put it mildly. If you are thinking about solar for your house, I recommend that you speak with several contractors and get a few bids to see how prices fall. Jason told us that his prices are in the "middle of the pack" and that he does very high quality work. The work seems to be of high quality indeed, but I have no independent way to know whether or not we overpaid. The Earthwise prospectus was based on a "survey" of our house made with google maps and a detailed review of a year's worth of our PGE bills. Once we had a Zoom meeting with Jason and agreed that the work would be done, a technician came to look carefully at our roof and electrical panels. Following the technician's visit, Earthwise prepared a permit application that was submitted to our County. The most difficult part of the process was getting the County to approve our application -- this literally took months. Here is one place where Earthwise let us down to some extent: we had to keep emailing the County because Earthwise was too busy to do it for us. Our goal was to produce about as much electricity as we use, measured over the course of a year. Now that our system is online, we have a metering system with PGE that will bill us for our net usage (consumption minus production) once each year. My understanding is that if our net usage is zero, we pay pretty much nothing. If our net usage is positive, we pay for the difference between what we used and what we produced. If our net usage is negative (i.e., if we over-produce), PGE pays us pennies on the dollar for our contribution to the grid. This explains the motivation for our goal. If you have a lot of spare land and think that you can make money by installing a solar farm on your property, think again. At least at the moment, PGE doesn't want us to become bulk producers. A problem with this setup, from some points of view, is that PGE's big grid has been paid for by electric users in proportion to the amount of electricity that they buy. If you're a solar customer and are paying $0 while using the grid, you're getting something valuable for free. This is the same kind of argument that is leveled against owners of electric vehicles: they're using the roads like gasoline cars but aren't paying for the maintenance of the roads through gasoline taxes. So far, solar customers haven't been hit with new grid charges; moreover, proposals to institute charges have been written so as to exempt existing solar customers. However, it you're considering solar and haven't signed any contracts, you might want to see if the Legislature or Public Utilities Commission are scheming to dig into your pockets. To get back to the main story, we contacted Earthwise at the beginning of last summer (2020) with the intention of bringing our system online in time for California's fire season and the expected PGE shutoffs. The permit process much longer than we imagined. We didn't get our system installed until Election Day in November, and the final inspection from the County took place only in early December. It was a couple of days after the inspection that we were able to start PGE net electric metering and become fully vaccinated against public safety power shutoffs. In short, the process took about five months. If you would like to install a solar system at your place, leave lots of extra time for the unexpected. Seven months have passed since Election Day. The solar system (as well as the Federal Government) is working mostly as intended, despite a few strange glitches resulting from software updates to our monitoring system, which is provided by SolarEdge. Solar Edge, by the way, is the provider of the key components other than the battery and panels (which are by LG); these components include the "critical load center," the inverter and the optimizer. Conclusion: I definitely recommend Earthwise Energy but reiterate the suggestion that you do some homework before signing a contract. It would make sense to speak with some recent Earthwise customers and to visit their installations; this is in addition to the competitive bidding that I suggested before. read more

Earthwise Energy - SolarEdge app showing consumption of 0.72kW, with 0.22kW coming from the panels, 0.10kW from the grid and 0.40kW from the battery. - Solar Installation Near Me - San Anselmo, California

My wife and I had Earthwise install a new (our second) solar system in May of 2024, this time with a backup battery. We had a couple of other bids but the one from Earthwise was far and away the best. Their work was done with clear and open communication and with professionalism. The system worked well from the start - and we just had our first PG&E power outage, telling us that it would work well through events like that. It was seamless actually; we were back with power within a couple of seconds. And they are still there to answer questions without anything in the way of getting a fast, reliable communication. Well done!! read more

We have had solar panels since 2004. Earthwise is the third solar company we have worked with, and it is by far the best. Jason, the owner, runs an efficient, client friendly operation. The staff at Earthwise are knowledgeable and address any and all concerns that come up. And, they always answer the phone! Need I say more. read more

I highly recommend Earthwise Energy. They designed and installed a ~30kW solar system for our home, along with a car charger and battery backup. We were referred to Earthwise by the company that renovated our home. We did our research, read all the other wonderful reviews, and the owner of Earthwise, Jason, even connected me with another client who sang his praises. Even with all these wonderful referrals and recommendations, Earthwise still exceeded our very high expectations at every level and phase of the project. In short, you can actually believe the hype! Jason and his entire team have been an absolute pleasure to deal with from start to finish. Jason patiently and enthusiastically walked us through all of our options, as well as explained the entire installation and approval process to us. He has always been accessible, responsive and helpful whenever we had any questions. The only "delay" in the entire process was because of PGE bureaucracy, which we were prepared for because Jason warned us about it from the outset. We couldn't be happier with the end result. We have exactly what we wanted and there were no unanticipated delays or cost overruns. Jason and his team are extremely knowledgeable, patient, enthusiastic and professional. If you want the job done right, on time and on budget, go with Jason and Earthwise. read more

We looked at several national companies that were pushing leased panels without a battery backup; but our electrician said no, you want to own the system & have a backup battery, & sent us to Earthwise. Best decision we ever made! Cost-wise, not much more than a leased system, & backup power which we really wanted to protect us from future PG&E shutoffs. They were friendly, professional, & did a beautiful job on the install. Now when there's a power outage in the neighborhood, we smile & keep doing whatever we need to. Highly recommended. read more

I chose this company to do a rooftop solar and battery installation for me after talking to a number of other larger firms who were off putting to me because of their high pressure sales tactics. Earthwise has an info based approach to sales, and, boy, do they deliver! Top notch equipment (including the app that lets you see instantaneously your battery charge, generation, and draw from the grid. The crew is so knowledgeable and efficient. They found a great design for my array that maximizes the sun at all times. Plus the crew is delightful and professional to work with. Jason, the owner, is available when needed and does a great job translating tech speak into common words. I could not be more pleased with my selection for solar! read more

As a homeowner for a half century, dealing with house issues is an ever-present ordeal. It's a relief and a joy when you contract with someone who is professional and knowledgeable, committed to promises and extremely pleasant. My wife did thorough research concluding that EARTHWISE ENERGY was a solar company who meet her high standards. The idea of a backup battery in this era of power outages resonates more and more as we age and depend on our home to be constantly energized. We met Jason Hamilton and knew within minutes of opening a dialogue, he understood our needs. His knowledge of product throughout the burgeoning solar industry was vast so we immediately understood we would get exactly what was needed. In addition to the satisfaction of battery backup, Earthwise Energy added an aesthetic aspect which was an unexpected gift. Our panels are not set up in an obtrusive pattern which detracts from the overall appearance of the property. The installation team did a remarkable job. 5 stars might not tell you just how good this company is. Phil and Florie read more

Jason and team did a great job with our solar and battery installation. Even with some supply chain issues Jason was always responsive and professional. Strongly suggest anyone with solar needs use Earthwise. read more

We have lived in Marin County for over 40 years. In all that time, we have had but a handful of companies working for us that were worthy of unqualified praise. First, the staff is knowledgable regarding all the facets of solar energy (not just installation). Second, the staff (to a man) is pleasant, eager to please, and able to explain in layman's terms everything that will occur during installation. Third, the time from signing the contract to completion is well within our expectations accompanied with constant updates as to progress. We, without reservation, would recommend Earthwise Energy. We signed a contract for 20 solar panels and a backup battery with a 9.8 kWh capacity in March of 2021and by June 23, 2021 we were on line. Earthwise handled all purchases of equipment and required permits as well as correspondence with PGE. read more

Jason has been instrumental in helping our family convert to dependable, low emission SOLAR energy! Jason made the conversion super efficient and really quite easy: Jason and Earthwise have made the transition truly seamless. Jason is super responsive, knows what he is talking about, and has worked at all times to get us the best quality and the best pricing. He has shown us how to control and modulate our output remotely. I would have done this 10 years ago if I had known how easy it was. It feels great to be on solar and it is nice to ignore the "outage in your area" texts from PG&E! I strongly recommend Jason and Earthwise. read more

This company is wonderful. Jason the owner is genuine, professional and easy to work with. JJ the project manager has stellar customer service skills and is very organized. I am very pleased with Earthwise Energy and I will most definitely work with them again. Solar energy is important and working with people who are knowledgeable and passionate about their field is what makes Earthwise Energy industry leaders. I highly recommend them. read more

Excellent experience with a solar install in Oakland! Highly recommended. These friendly professional people sell, install, and service your solar system which makes for a better overall experience. read more

Earthwise Energy - Solar Installation Near Me - San Anselmo, California

From the first point of contact to the final celebratory walkthrough of our solar and battery system, Earthwise were amazing: personal and responsive in communication, perceptive and transparent in planning, reliable and thorough down to the last detail. We quickly relaxed knowing that the project was in safe hands, and that it would receive all the customized attention it needed. We're so happy to have found trusted partners in making the transition to this abundant energy source that is essential to the future of our planet. We found Earthwise through a shared connection to 350 Bay Area, and we respect the ecological values at the heart of their mission. read more

I highly recommend Earthwise. We received a number of different bids to install solar on our house with a backup battery. We had unusual circumstances that required a lot of handholding and extra work on Earthwise's part. Jason and his team handled each step of the bid, installation, and followup process professionally, politely, and expediently. It gives us great reassurance with all of the PGE power shutoffs to have our solar and battery backup. I'm so relieved we chose Earthwise. read more

Jason and his team were fantastic to work with - very straightforward, open, and explained things well. They were mid-range in price, but we got top of the line service. A year later we went back and had them install a back-up battery - fantastic decision. They are super responsive to any question. Highly recommend! read more

I reached out to Jason at Earthwise Energy after a ridiculous number of months trying to coordinate solar panels, and then a solar roof, with Tesla. We had a very positive experience with Earthwise. Jason was incredibly responsive and clearly explained the system to us. He wasn't up-selling us and thus far we've had a wonderful experience with our solar (about 10 months in). We are so happy to have it, especially with such high gas prices! We charge an EV off it and feel fortunate to be able to be doing our part. Jason and his team are great and this is also an opportunity to support a local business. Highly recommend! read more

Jason and his crew did a great job on the installation and it's up and running like a charm. When we had a power outage the battery kicked in within seconds and everything continued to run very promptly. We're very pleased with the results! read more

I had checked into several Solar companies, the first of which was Earthwise Energy. I liked them immediately but did my due diligence and got a few other quotes. Other companies wasted hours of my time ending with inconsistent quotes, high pressured communications and relentless phone dogging. I took a break from it all for 6 months then reconnected with Jason @ Earthwise and signed up. Jason was attentive and personal. I really appreciated that. I really liked giving my business to someone local who clearly knew his business and treated me with respect. Jason and his crew bent over backwards to accommodate. Nothing was a problem that could be easily solved. Turned out I needed a new roof before the panels went up. Every single aspect of this install was smooth. 17 panels were installed in no time and Jason followed up to make sure all was well. I couldn't be happier. Looking to go solar with a one to one personal experience without high pressure? Do yourself a favor and call EarthWise. 5 star in my book. read more

July 17, 2020 We recently had Earthwise Energy install solar panels and a backup battery for us. We lost our home in the 2017 wildfires and wanted to be prepared for future PGE blackouts. Our new home is a vintage Mediterranean style home in a historic neighborhood. It was important that the panels not detract from the architectural aesthetics. Jason and his crew did a wonderful job, it is almost impossible to see the panels from the street level. Jason Hamilton is a wonderful person to work with - he is happy, polite and best of all he knows his product. Our work was put on hold as the pandemic unfolded, but they got the work done as soon as it was safe for us all. We were very comfortable throughout the whole process. Carol Poole and John Oesleby Napa read more

Great Job. I was very satisfied with the hands on service that I was provided with by Earthwise Energy. They absolutely bent over backwards to make sure everything went well on each and every facet of the installation. Earthwise kept everything on track and were there every step of the way. read more

We had a super experience with Jason and his crew. I highly recommend Earthwise Energy for solar. Don

Earthwise Energy Solutions is the best local solar company. They specialize in both commercial and residential installations. The owner, Jason Hamilton, does a great job explaining the process with full transparency regarding product, pricing and savings. They are courteous, professional, personable and very competent. I highly recommend them! read more

Earthwise Energy updated a system I had installed 11 years ago. The installation was fast and very efficient. It was possible to see results very soon. Jason Hamilton was extremely helpful in doing the necessary paperwork and interpreting and explaining all the details to me. I highly recommend this company. read more

I am very pleased with the outcome of the installation of 16 solar panels and EV hook-up by Earthwise Energy Solutions this spring (2018.) I started doing research for this project in September, 2017. Over a period of several months, I asked for bids from 4 different solar companies. The offer I received from Jason Hamilton of Earthwise Energy was by far the clearest and most thorough. He included an easy-to-understand explanation about the entire process. In my opinion, Earthwise left the other 3 companies in the dust! Then, as the tariff increase was about to happen on solar panels, Jason arranged for me to buy my panels at a good price in January, 2018. The installation workers for Earthwise Energy were helpful and efficient. I had good progress reports from them and from Jason each step of the way. I am so delighted by the severe drop in my PG&E electric bill over the past 7 months, even after I had to reluctantly install an air conditioner to keep cool during hot days this summer. read more

With so many options for solar installation available, I'm really looking for a company that can deliver on education and service first. Earthwise Energy is not just the right option for us financially but they are also delivering the best customer service we've found. This company has over a decade of experience in the business and is run by a great guy who makes every conversation feel like you're working with a friend. Jason and his team are upfront, patient, extremely knowledgeable and have a great reputation in the industry (I do my homework before inviting anyone to my home!) I can't wait to get our system installed and would recommend this company to anyone who has any level of interest in learning more about solar for their home! read more

We interviewed a number of companies before choosing Earthwise Energy, and we're very happy with our choice. The number one reason we went with them is their commitment to follow-through, monitoring the system in the years after installation, and being on top of all tweaks and repairs. In just the few months since installation, Earthwise Energy has contacted us about the level of production and how we can keep our panels working at a maximum capacity. Also, they spent a lot of time in the design of our array to make sure we get the best possible configuration. read more

I was very satisfied with the hands on service that I was provided with by Earthwise Energy. They were very patient with me and helped me to understood what I needed and how it all worked! Go solar! read more

We recently had solar installed by Earthwise Energy at our home and couldn't be happier! The team at Earthwise Energy made it simple, easy, and fun! We are saving real money and creating clean energy! Thanks Earthwise Energy and Jim DeMaria! If you've been considering solar for your home or business, but aren't certain if it's feasible or wise, I highly recommend calling Earthwise Energy to walk you through it. Thanks again, Earthwise Energy! read more

It was a pleasure working with Rand and Jason from the beginning of the project which started with inquiries and ended with a complete new Solar System including Battery Back up. They were clear, honest and open about all of our options at our initial and subsequent meetings at our home. When it seemed that our current electrical usage might not be enough to "justify" purchasing a system (as we were told when discussing with a Tesla rep), we explained how we would probably be adding additional electrical loads in the near future -- such as electrical car and water and space heating (in order to eliminate or decrease our use of gas), they worked with us to come up with a plan to present to PG&E which worked. The process of getting permits, installation, inspections, etc. was easy. When questions came up, Jason always quickly responded to them. I am a C-10 electrical contractor and the quality of the work that Rich, their electrical Subcontractor, and his crew did was excellent. And, when we had suggestions or requests, they listened and worked with us. All charges were explained and the cost was very reasonable. Our system is up and working, we can see what is happening in the Solar App and my wife and I are happy that we are now part of the new Generation. read more

I very highly recommend Earthwise Energy. They are a great, service oriented, solar company! They are prompt and professional. They went out of their way to explain how the system works, how the process works, how the PG&E part works, how the 30% tax credit works... all 'n all they really care about the customer having a great experience. They were also a great (the best) value using top notch (Tier 1) equipment. Go solar with Earthwise Energy! read more

Great communication and great staff. I was very pleased with all of my conversations and their explanations of how to make our project a win. I highly recommend them! read more