California Green Energy Construction reviews

Dave M chose CGEC to install a 10 kW solar system on his home, completed in December 2019 so he could capture that year’s 30% federal tax credit. He found Josh and the installation crew friendly and remarkably patient with his many questions, and the team used top-tier components and up-to-date technology while keeping the process professional and honest. The decision came through a family referral from his brother-in-law, and the experience led him to recommend CGEC to his sister, who then passed the name to a neighbor. A year later, at the December 2020 PG&E true-up, he was credited with a net surplus — the clear sign the system was performing as promised. The two concrete takeaways that stuck with him: an on-time install that secured the tax credit and a first-year billing surplus.

Larry weighed two or three competing bids before picking this company, finding their proposal the most detailed and the pricing the best overall. The installation delivered exactly what was promised—the finished system matched the estimate—and after a year and a half his energy use has cost him nothing. Friendly, professional staff smoothed the process, but the clearest takeaway was simple: a competitively priced, well-documented install that produced zero energy bills after 18 months.

Olive hired Josh and his team at CA Green Energy Construction last summer to install rooftop solar while a re-roofing was in progress. Josh stood out by being the only contractor who actually climbed onto the roof to take solar-exposure measurements before handing over a quote, and they appreciated that hands-on approach. He coordinated the timing around the roofers, handled the details so the install felt painless, and stayed responsive the whole way. The detail that lingered was the on-site exposure measurement — it removed guesswork and kept the project on schedule.

Steve faced a re-roofing job that required removing and reinstalling his pre-existing 20-panel solar array. He discovered CGEC had done the original install ten years earlier and contacted them, relieved to find the company still operating. Josh Woytus showed up promptly, sized up the work and delivered a very competitive bid. They decided to take advantage of the removal/reinstall to expand the system by adding panels, and Josh guided that expansion in a professional, cost-conscious way. Throughout the project Josh and his crew handled all communication with the roofing contractor, so the removal, reinstallation and upgrade proceeded smoothly without Steve having to coordinate between trades. He ended up with a larger system and high-quality workmanship — the detail that stuck with him was how seamlessly CGEC managed the coordination so the roof work and solar work fit together.

Za hired California Green Energy a few years ago to install a residential solar array. Josh walked them through the pros and cons of different panels and manufacturers, then turned out to be both the salesperson and the installer — the single point of contact made coordination simple. The array ended up sized just right: their most recent true-up was only $5. When a new phone required setting up the monitoring app, Josh patiently guided them through the steps over the phone. Pleased with the hands-on service, Za recommended the company to their mother, who also had an array installed. What sticks is the combination of a dedicated installer-contact and an almost-zero true-up.

David had solar installed on his older, electrically dated house in a neighborhood where falling trees knocked out power several times this year. He picked Josh at CGEC after Josh designed a more suitable, more efficient system than one proposed by a larger local company. Josh and his crew coordinated with the roofers, walked him through the electrical upgrades the home needed, and completed those upgrades as part of the job. They patiently customized the layout and explained how the system and backup would operate. When the grid failed multiple times this year, the backup kept the house powered — the clearest proof that the design and workmanship held up.

Craig shopped several solar offers and kept running into leasing or rental schemes that felt like rip-offs. He connected with Josh, who cut through the noise with a straightforward, ownership-only proposal — no sales team, no gimmicks. The quote was fair, the crew finished installation in two days, and the paperwork stayed refreshingly simple. He appreciated avoiding long-term leases that add roughly a 4% annual increase on a system he wouldn’t own. Ask for Josh’s ownership-based quote — it can save tens of thousands compared with renting the system.

Elise Gregoire walked away thrilled after her home’s solar install — the system was up and running and the crew handled the job smoothly. She found Josh especially helpful, answering questions quickly and with a lot of patience, and the rest of the team worked well together. The thing that stuck with her was Josh’s responsiveness; it turned a potentially stressful process into an easy one.

Tami Caldera walked into the process expecting a routine installation and ended up with a smoothly executed residential solar system. After ten months her true-up landed at zero — in fact P.G.E. will owe her — a clear sign the system is delivering. When the inverter failed, she reached out to Josh; he immediately ordered a replacement and kept the repair moving, showing the same professionalism the crew had shown during install. The standout detail isn’t just the clean installation but the prompt, hands-on post-sale support when a component failed.