I didn't want to have to write this review. Unfortunately, after being abandoned by Matt, I feel I…read morehave to. I contracted with Matt and the installer he represents, Radius Energy, to install two systems for the two homes on my property. The installation was full of issues. Under sized inverters, electrical code violations, no permits and no licensed electricians. It was clear that the installer's ethics were questionable. The final blow came when I was told that their contractor for submitting PG&E rebate applications had missed the rebate program deadline 4 months ago! I had been inquiring about the status of the application for months. This rebate was worth $15k and cost me $600 to have them apply for it. Matt has since backed away from this failure on their sub-contractor's part, suggesting I contact the CPUC. I would seriously recommend that if you're looking for solar, look elsewhere than Solar by Sexton.

So far one half of job done (took down solar from roof). The did a fabulous job on first half! As…read moresoon as new roof/shingles are placed, Solar by Sexton can replace the solar panels and turn us back on! So far they get A+. Bill Pope

- Before my review, I'd just like to point out the negative reviews Bendix has are typically…read morebecause they didn't get a response when they called. If you are one of those reviewers, it really doesn't help us pick a good electric company. (Just like those doctor reviews that complain that his staff was rude, or wouldn't schedule an appointment, etc. - We still don't know if the doctor is any good, right? If he's the guy who can save my life, I'll work around his nasty staff...!) - Bendix installed our solar system and it has been working great. Rather than put it on our roof we had it installed about 100' down a hill on pedestals, and it has functioned perfectly. The installation was neat and professional. All wiring is wrapped and secured in place. He even ran a water line there so I can wash the panels now and then. The crew was polite and efficient and cleaned everything up, no construction debris anywhere. I had 2 quotes, and his was the lowest but only by a few hundred so price wasn't a factor. Glad I picked them!

Can't seem to get this guy to call me back or respond to my emails. I am 75 years old with COPD…read moreand rely on an oxygen machine just to keep me breathing. I need help with my generator so when the power goes out, as it often does, I'm not left struggling for air. But I can't get a response from this highly recommended electrician. Obviously, I've got to look elsewhere. If you need prompt electrical help, look for someone else.

Worked with Jim and his crew to install a Generac whole house generator, and remove, replace and…read morebutton up a new electrical panel. They did a great clean job and worked around my schedule! It's a pleasure to work with such an experienced and friendly crew, and they arranged everything with the county, PG&E and our propane provider! Highly recommended!

Finally found Gold Electric after my solar installer/maintainer "moved on" without notice. They…read morecame down & had my system up & working to max potential for the first time in a year! Very nice people from tech to Jessica in the office. They are now my installer/maintainer and I couldn't be happier. Stress gone! Thank You

I've had APG solar since 2019. It's paid for itself many times over. Outstanding customer service.read more

Their response to my solar needs was polite, informative and guaranteed to resolve my issues! They…read moretook the load off my back. Actual work has not occurred yet, but my sense is comforting.

APS Solar changed hands a couple years ago and then went out of business. They are no longer in…read moreoperation. The owner is a 27 year old kid in Dubai and they hired crew from the valley and got rid of us, the long time install crew without even formal layoff paperwork. I've now been informed by both of the electrical supply houses in Sonora that APS stiffed them both for thousands of dollars each. I'm sad to see a business that I worked at fail due to incompetent new management. For any former customers seeing repairs or service to their APS installed solar systems please feel free to reach out. The equipment has manufacturers warranties and I'm very comfortable diagnosing and repairing our systems.

We had a frustrating experience with Alternative Power Solutions, Inc. (APS Solar) in Sonora, owned…read more(currently or formerly) by Rick Burkhard. Nate and Hayden came out for an estimate to install backup batteries and suggested we apply for the SGIP program to subsidize the cost. We found an amazing company to help with the application, and after months of effort, we secured approval and notified APS. That's when things fell apart. Communication from APS became sporadic at best. Nate and Hayden would occasionally respond with vague promises to start the installation "as soon as they finished their current project." The receptionist, Ashley, seemed unaware of any delays and repeatedly assured us we were on the schedule--but nothing ever progressed. Despite our $32,000 contract, APS showed little interest in following through. We made dozens of attempts to connect, but were met with excuses, silence, or--shockingly--hung up on when they realized who was calling. Because of the lack of connection with APS Solar, the batteries approved by PG&E's SGIP program were discontinued. We went out of our way to secure these batteries through the inventory department. Guess what! Nate and Hayden ordered the batteries--and then continued their ghosting behavior. Did they get them for someone else? It's baffling why APS would ghost us after a signed contract, especially for such a significant project. Whether it's a lack of expertise or poor internal management, something is clearly wrong. After reading similar reviews about their ghosting behavior (unfortunately, after signing our contract), it's clear this isn't an isolated incident.

We reached out to around 10 Solar companies prior to proceeding with Doug's offer from Mid…read moreMatthews. Their pricing was awesome, Doug was a breeze to work with. He was much more knowledgeable and responsive then most other company reps I was working with. Our system was live in a matter of weeks! My favorite part about working with Doug was he was very low pressure sales he didn't hassle or take up hours of my day talking my ear off about how great and competitive their company is. We had some sales guys who took hours to get out of our home and gave us quotes double the price. I would highly recommend Mid Matthews and secondly highly recommend Doug!

In October 2020 I hired Mid Matthews to install a solar system on the roof of my house. The…read moreagreement that we signed included "10 years of monitoring service". In October of 2025 I started to receive error messages from Enlightened, the company that monitors the solar systems functioning. The messages also said that I should contact the installer to come out and inspect the system. At first I ignored the messages because I assumed the Mid Matthews was also monitoring the system and would contact me if there was a real problem. After receiving the error messages for several months I started calling Mid Mathews to discuss the messages from Enlightened. I never received a call back even after leaving numerous messages over a three month period. In the end I had to hire another company, Arcflash, to come out and inspect the system. There were problems with three of the twenty-one panels that were installed. Luckily the problems were all covered by the manufacturers warranty but what was frustrating is that in order to process the paperwork I needed to provide information that Mid Matthews had. Once I explained that Mid Matthews was unresponsive the manufacturer was able to track down the information for me. These problems could have easily been resolved if Mid Matthews had shown some decency and returned my calls. I assume that part of the price that I paid included compensation for the 10 years of monitoring service. But if Mid Matthews isn't going to use integrity and notify the owner when there is a problem with the system why even mention the monitoring service in the contract or charge for the service? After this experience I would caution people against using Mid Matthews for the purchase and/or installation of a solar system.

I gotta be honest. After having 2 other proffesional electrical company's come out an fix the…read moreelectrical nightmare a past tenant left in my rental. One company's prices were way out of my reach..the other I hired.. only made the problem worse! I had serious doubts anyone could fix the mess.. an even thought maybe I should just sell my rental. Then I had someone tell me about ET Electric.. Although very skeptical.. I took a chance an made an appointment! AN ALL I CAN SAY IS WOW! I can't thank them guys enuff! Awesome job! Awesome prices! I without a doubt will call them again in the future! 100% recommend them !!

From the owner: E.T. Electric really is outer Wordly. Hi-Tec in experience, and quality but without the Rates to…read morematch. 20+ Years in the trades. phone me E.T.

We had a great experience with Diamond Solar Solutions. They were highly communicative from start…read moreto finish -- I had direct cell numbers for the team and could text questions anytime, and they usually responded very quickly, often immediately. Their pricing was the best of the three contractors we considered, and they were also the only company willing to set up a non-export system so we could preserve our NEM 2.0 status and still get permission to operate from PG&E. That was a huge advantage for us, since other contractors were pushing us toward NEM 3.0. Their sales team was patient, helpful, and not pushy at all. They walked us through our options clearly, were honest about scheduling constraints, and still found a way to get us in on a pretty good timeline. They also came up with creative solutions when other issues popped up, which we really appreciated. We're very happy so far with our 14 additional panels and Tesla Powerwall 3. Rob, Brad, and Josh were all great to work with. They're highly rated for a reason.

Researched for years, met with folks several times, ultimately went with Diamond Solar for their…read morehardware, transparency, and excellent way of working with me through the process. I could not be happier with the result. Highly recommended!

We just completed our solar project and love being able to have solar power all of our electrical…read moreusage!!! We very much appreciated all of the support we received from Mei, our operations manager, as we worked through city planning and electrical requirements. She responded to our questions and concerns within a few hours - and made arrangements for all the inspections required for our city.

Overall, I am very satisfied with my decision to choose SolarSesame. The panels and battery backup…read morework great so far, and they are already saving me a significant amount on my monthly utility bills. The only minor drawback was that the PTO had to be delayed due to an approval from PG&E. However, Mei handled the issue professionally, kept me in the loop, and made sure everything else went flawlessly once they got the green light. The installation crew was top-notch. I'd definitely recommend them, just be prepared for potential delay from PG&E!

I would like to fully recommend Scott @ Drake's Hot Tub Service. I don't usually give review, so…read morethat demonstrates how much I appreciated the service I received on my hot tub. Scott was fast in responding, did his homework on my type of spa, and quickly diagnosed and fixed the problem. In today's service market, especially in the Sierra foothills, this kind of service is rare.

Scott put in a mini split for my master bed and I couldn't be more happy with his customer service…read moreand knowledge from what he is doing. He is definitely reasonable prices for what he does for his great work. Thank you very much