Great business. Quality work and reasonable pricing. Chad replaced an electrical panel for us. Kept…read moreus informed every step of the way, (had to work with PGE to schedule), then completed the work as described. Helped me source a contractor I needed for follow-up work. Very trustworthy. Didn't try to upsell. I'd definitely use him again.

Very professional and especially knowledgeable about finding the problem. He knows what he's doing!read more

Solarponics prepared the contract to install a 50 amp outlet, including a level 2 EV charger. They…read moreprovided a Wallbox charger that's programmable to limit car charging to only the off-peak hours automatically. The contract price included everything needed, including the county building permit. Although they installed my 240 volt outlet adjacent to my electrical panel as I preferred, I learned that it would have been the same price for a very long wiring run which would make it an even better value because it affords the flexibility of locating the outlet at the most convenient location for anyone. Their installation team was very friendly and did the job professionally. My project manager also applied for the 3CE rebates on my behalf, and that brought the total cost down to $250. In checking up on the status of my rebate applications, the 3CE agent confirmed that their funding for rebates is unaffected by the current federal government's pulling back of existing approved and funded programs, as well as closure of offices and various government services that provide support. All's good!

I hired Solarponics to install a Span smart electric panel. They were quick to respond with good…read morecommunication and the service was excellent. Moving my panel involved a lot of work, and they left with a very clean installation and excellent work. They were also quick to respond to and help with a few follow up calls to get updates to the panel. I have already recommended them to my neighbor and will continue to recommend Solarponics services.

We purchased two Tessla batteries from the Photon Brothers San Luis Obispo office around December…read more2024. One of the selling points was that we would be able to receive a rebate from Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) upon completion of the project. Photon Brothers told us that they would help us with the rebate and application process. Although they did help with the application process, they failed to explain many of the requirements needed to obtain the rebate. For instance, we were never told that we had to program our battery to discharge at least 50% of its capacity daily during peak hours for a two-week period while 3CE would monitor the battery system. Upon completion of the application it stalled, because we did not know about this requirement. At least half a dozen phone calls were made to 3CE to try and figure why we were not getting our rebate. It took us over a year to figure this out, with NO HELP from Photon Brothers. Their response was something akin to, "This is between you and 3CE." A simple explanation would have relieved us of much aggravation. We finally received our rebate in March of 2026, well over a year from when we first applied. In addition, we never received instructions from Photon Brothers on how to use the Tessla App to maximum the benefits of the battery system. When we would call Photon Brothers for help with the App, sometimes we received assistance, while other times, no one called us back. We watched the Tessla Battery videos and did not find them helpful. In conclusion, we are disappointed with the lack of support received from Photon Brothers.

Our experience with Photon Brothers- we call them Photon Bros was not good. Their installers smoked…read moreand cussed around my children, and they left their cigarette butts and trash in my yard. They also let their ladders, tools, and dirty hands drag along my walls. We had to repaint the hallway and ceiling when they left...which took them a long time to do. The whole project took nearly a year! Their electrical engineers also messed something up. Post install, we're constantly having problems with the circuits in the house. We chose Photon Brothers because I thought that choosing a local company would give us a better result, but we only just got to pay more. And the reason they get two stars instead of one is because they did make my electricity bill lower.

Working with Viva Energy was a pleasure! From the initial quote to the installation process they…read morewere very knowledgeable and thorough! I couldnt be more happy with my set up. I highly recommend them!!

From the owner: At Viva Energy, we’re not just installing panels and batteries — we’re helping Central Coast…read morefamilies take back control from PG&E and lock in their energy future. Our founders bring serious credentials to the table: a licensed Professional Engineer, a licensed General Contractor, and a sales team that knows this industry inside and out. That means your project isn’t handed off to strangers or subcontractors — it’s designed, permitted, and installed by people who live here and take pride in their work. We specialize in solar + battery systems built to handle California’s outages, unpredictable rates, and changing policies. Whether your goal is lower bills, energy independence, or keeping the lights on when the grid goes dark, we tailor each system to your home — not a cookie-cutter package. We’re local, we’re accountable, and we’re in this for the long haul. From San Luis Obispo to Santa Maria, Morro Bay to Paso Robles, our promise is simple: Your Power. Your Terms.™

SunWork installed a heat pump water heater for us a year ago. The entire process went seamlessly -…read morefrom obtaining the bid, to the installation and the customer service during the entire time, including followup. We are so happy we chose SunWork.

Our goal was to achieve Zero Net Energy, and with SunWork we were able to do that... and then some!…read more(Meaning, should still be ZNE if we can ever afford an EV.) SunWork made it possible for us to get a larger system than we had originally planned, because their cost was so much lower than other installers -- thanks to the volunteer labor (literally: THANK YOU to the volunteers who came to help install! You rock!). I was up there on the roof myself, and got my husband and teenage son to do some as well, but homeowners aren't required to do the physical work if you can't or simply don't want to. Our system is coming up on its 1-year anniversary and we couldn't be happier. At the moment, with the rush to get people in the queue before NEM 2.0 disappears in April 2023, I can imagine they're swamped. But if you qualify and can get on their calendar, it will be worth it!

I held out hope this company would take responsibility and treat their repeated failures as one‑off…read moremistakes. Instead, it's clear this is simply how they operate--followed by deflecting blame elsewhere. This company demonstrates a consistent pattern of poor communication, missed commitments, and lack of follow‑through. They were the original installers and were hired to replace our batteries. Site survey completed June 2025, plans approved November, permit held for four months--and still no installation. After I repeatedly chased them, they scheduled an install for 2/10/26, then canceled four days before due to missing parts. What followed: ignored calls, unanswered emails, empty apologies from management, and promises of "personal follow‑up" that never happened. Ultimately, they blamed the lease holder and walked away citing their contract for repair had been pulled. (no kidding after 10 months of having it in your lap without ANY end in sight). Based on documented timelines and repeated lack of communication, this experience reflects systemic operational issues rather than isolated errors.

Excellent value for the money Much cheaper than Sun Run and…read morethey let me have the Energy Credit. I had a couple of small issues with installation. They came out quickly and repaired. Also brought me a refund check and a bottle of their wine from a local winery Couldn't say enough good things about service, quality and attention to details and a willingness to always make the customer happy!

Incredible and professional service. Ryan set me up for pretty much a next day install for my wall…read morecharger. Ivan and partner came out provided excellent and professional service, clean job. They were just awesome. Even stayed to teach me about the charger. Highly recommend. And they were done in just an hour for a very detailed job. Everything works perfectly. Again, highly recommend.

Ryan was an incredible wealth of knowledge…read more I spent hours and hours of my time speaking with different electricians, some of which are good friends trying to sort out my issues with my previous solar contractor that went MIA. I wasn't interested in working with them any longer and wanted to take responsibility and understanding of my solar setup. Ryan met with me and had the answers to all my question right off the top of his head. He also was able to provide me some different options I hadn't considered before that got me to my goals in an even more efficient way. I'll be working with Ryan for all of my power needs moving forward. Really appreciate the value Original Energy provides!

We've had several jobs done by Electricraft ranging from installation of a EV charging setup to…read morefinding a very weird electrical problem with a circuit in the bathroom. In every case our needs were met with a very prompt response from the office (Thanks Bev!) followed by courteous, professional field staff. Our latest issue was a total mystery to me after a couple of days working to find out why a single receptacle in our recently remodeled master bath showed dead while all the others worked fine. Brandon doorbell at 8:02 for an 8:00 appointment. OK, one of my biggest peeves was knocked flat. He listened to the issue as I explained the symptoms and what I had done for troubleshooting and then started doing his own investigation. He had the problem found and resolved in about an hour. Seems the electrician (NOT Electricraft) that did our remodel work made a couple of simple errors that led to our issue. In retrospect we seemed to have dodged a bullet with the previous work so cudos to Brandon for finding and resolving the issue. After finishing the bathroom, Brandon extended a circuit in the garage to allow for an outside receptacle (Christmas lights for Momma) and a new outlet for a replacement of our aging garage door opener. Another success in short order. When it comes to critical work in our home where poor workmanship could lead to a disaster like an electrical fire I always try to uses the best, not cheapest service. All of our electrical work goes to Electricraft and Brandon.

Needed a new circuit put in a pantry to support a second fridge. They were able to schedule a tech…read moreand coordinate with me from afar (using door code). The tech as able to discuss the project on the phone with me and give me options. He was able to install the circuit and outlets and we are pleased with the results. We called another company and they never called back to schedule the technician so this was definitely better than that.