Alternative Energy Solutions reviews

Martha worked with Jake for three years and watched him consistently put clients' interests first. She found him honest and hardworking, tackling everything from solar arrays and battery backups to electrical panels and EV-charger installs. She observed his craftsmanship on site and relied on his broad electrical knowledge whenever questions came up. What stuck with her was the blend of visible hard work and deep technical skill—having someone who could both install complex systems and clearly explain them felt like hiring a skilled technician and a trusted advisor in one.

Nicole K. brought Jake back repeatedly over an 18-month stretch to handle a cluster of electrical upgrades on her home: a full solar installation, an EV outlet in the garage, an outlet for an electric dryer, an outdoor receptacle, and a new light fixture above the garage. She found him amiable, quick to respond, and dependable; he kept prices fair and consistently turned each job into tidy, high-quality work. The memorable part was the continuity — one trusted electrician managed every upgrade, so the house’s electrical work feels cohesive and straightforward to maintain.

Dave chose Alternative Energy Solutions for a solar installation on his new house and ended up with roof panels plus a Powerwall that now covers almost all his electricity needs. Jake came out in person, walked him through the process, answered a long list of questions, and oversaw a neat installation that integrates seamlessly with the home. After receiving permission to operate, the system started exporting energy back to SCE and his grid draw is essentially nil. With the Powerwall in place he sleeps better knowing the house can run off-grid during a major outage — the concrete outcome is near-zero utility usage and a working backup when it matters.

Carolyn had an existing solar setup and brought Jake in to inspect it and add a PowerWall 3. He carried out a careful, start-to-finish examination, uncovered and corrected several problems in the system, then installed and configured the PowerWall 3 so it now functions perfectly. She appreciated his attention to detail, efficiency, and technical know-how — he answered all her questions and left the equipment in solid working order. The detail that stuck with her: he hunted down and fixed hidden faults before installing the storage, so the finished system operates reliably; she now trusts him for any solar or electrical job.

Ks hired Jake and his team to install an Enphase solar system on their home. They found the process straightforward — clear communication, efficient scheduling, and careful attention to detail — and ended up with a solid installation that passed inspection and won approval from SCE. The most notable difference was Jake’s hands-on crew: they handled the labor themselves, showed real technical knowledge, and stayed engaged rather than subcontracting the work and disappearing. Against a backdrop of pushy, flashy sales approaches from other installers, the steady, on-site professionalism and quality workmanship is the detail that mattered most.

Chandler wanted to lock in the 30% tax credit before it phases out in 2025, and they ended up hiring a local installer, Jake, to get the job done quickly. After interviewing Sunrun (which pushed a PPA) and reaching out to Tesla (which felt impersonal and slow), they watched Jake move faster—having the system up and running by the time Tesla could have even done an initial assessment. Jake installed an 11 kW solar array plus a Powerwall 3, took care of all permitting, and kept communication tight from start to finish. The final invoice matched his original quote to the dollar, the crew finished ahead of schedule, and the whole process created zero stress. Several neighbors have asked who did the work, and Chandler has repeatedly passed along Jake’s info. The detail that sticks with them most: a precise, unchanged quote combined with an early finish—no surprises.

Kenneth B. spent two years and collected more than six estimates before he finally felt comfortable committing to a rooftop solar system — trust in the installer proved to be the deciding factor. He found an installer who handled most of the work personally with a small, trusted crew, which made scheduling harder but kept the job consistent and hands-on. The crew moved with patience and a real passion for the technology, offering clear, knowledgeable guidance instead of trying to upcharge. The system went in cleanly and without errors using the latest equipment. Southern California Edison reviewed the installation before construction began, and less than a week after the permit was signed off they granted permission to operate. He walked away beyond satisfied; the detail that stood out was the installer’s personal involvement combined with that unusually quick utility approval.

Debbie hired Alternative Energy Solutions, led by Jake Sessing, to install a rooftop solar system and immediately noticed the difference: Jake showed up for a pre-commitment site visit, walked her through the whole plan in plain language, and answered every question before any work began. She had collected three quotes and found Jake’s price to be the lowest, though all were competitive; what set him apart was the plan and the level of personal care. Jake didn’t just supervise from afar—he acted as foreman and lead electrician and worked on the job himself. When the crew ran into the extra challenge of routing a required cold-water line, Jake made another trip specifically to help lay out the solution. He drew a thoughtful layout for the rectangular roof modules, reviewed it with Debbie, and fine-tuned the design together. After the install he kept checking her SCE account and system output, even calling to alert her when the system’s default settings changed. What stuck with her most was that follow-through: the installation felt like the start of a relationship rather than a one-off project.

Chris chose Alternative Energy Solutions to add a Powerwall 3 to his existing home solar system and ended up very pleased. He worked directly with Jake, who handled the whole project personally from the first call to the finished install, and his pride in the work showed in both the service and the craftsmanship. The installation looked remarkably tidy — there are no conduit runs along the exterior walls, just the battery mounted so it reads like a floating unit. He wished he'd found the company when he originally put up his panels and plans to call them for any future energy needs. The detail that will stick with him is the owner-led approach and the virtually invisible, clean installation.