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Good Energy Group reviews

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Good Energy Group
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The Verdict

Good Energy Group isn't worth the risk. We found a company split into two extremes: customers either love them or they're battling unresponsive management over serious installation defects. One homeowner had four electrical outages in four days after the crew touched their breaker box, and when an independent electrician opened it up, the response was "this is the worst job I've ever seen." Another paid cash upfront and five months later the panels still don't work, the phone goes unanswered, and they've hired a lawyer. The pattern shows up in 18 reviews that detail damaged property, broken promises, and vanishing support after installation. Even positive reviews mention "hiccups" that required pressure on city permits, and one customer waited from March to July for a system that was sold as a three-month turnaround. The workmanship scores (3.7/5) and post-sale support (3.1/5) confirm what the stories show: inconsistent execution and a serious communication breakdown once the panels go up.

If you value peace of mind over a discount quote, skip Good Energy Group. Too many customers describe fighting for basic follow-through, and the gap between their best and worst installs is a gamble no homeowner should take with a 25-year investment.

3 Stories That Stood Out

1. Katy DePauw
Google | Jul 22, 2023 |

Katy DePauw endured a months-long nightmare getting solar installed on her Temecula home: she waited since March and the system only went up this past month, after repeated problems with the electrical work. She ended up with a breaker box she judged unsafe — four electrical outages in four days after Good Energy’s crew worked on it — and felt the wiring looked like something an inexperienced child could have done. When she called several certified electricians in Temecula, each inspector refused to touch the wiring and called the installation severely botched, urging that Good Energy be given a chance to repair it. While trying to resolve the problem, a spark flew when an exposed copper wire touched a sharp edge of the breaker box; she photographed the damage and offered to pay for a proper repair, but the company refused. Brandon repeatedly blamed others for the poor workmanship even though Katy never met him, then became defensive and used threatening language in text messages; his team left the job incomplete. Ultimately she and her household signed the loan paperwork despite the unresolved safety issue and then had to pay a certified electrician to make the breaker box safe. A

2. Carla L.
Yelp | Jan 28, 2025 |

Carla L. paid cash for a home solar panel installation and, five months later, discovered the system wasn't working. When she tried to get help the installer went silent — no answered calls and no returned messages. Having already paid the full amount up front, she ended up with nonfunctioning panels and no support; her hard lesson is to avoid paying the entire balance in advance, because the company refused to help once problems showed up.

3. Richard Slater S.
Yelp | Oct 22, 2025 |

Richard Slater S. signed a contract for a residential solar system and discovered the installation quickly turned into a drawn-out mess. Crews showed up intermittently — a few men on site for a couple of days, then gone for weeks — leaving panels unsecured on the roof, wires dangling against the house, and nails and construction debris scattered around the yard. When a technician named Mike finally returned months later to finish the job, he found the earlier work botched and had to redo the panel wiring; Mike handled that portion well, but the roof tiles around the new panels were never properly replaced and stacks of tiles remained on the roof. After more time the system received PTO, but Mike told him the original installer had gone out of business. He still pays Palmetto each month for the panels; Palmetto directed him to contact Good Energy Group, but no one from the installer answers — nine months of silence. Convinced the system was never wired to serve the whole house, he now pays both Edison and his solar bill and sees higher electricity costs than the year before, despite the system being designed for net-zero performance. He calls the situation criminal and urges legal‑m

Platforms Monitored

Google
105 Reviews · 1 Location
4.2/5
Yelp
36 Reviews · 3 Locations
2.9/5
BBB
19 Reviews · 1 Location
3.4/5
SolarReviews
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EnergySage
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Performance by Work Type

SOLAR
SOLAR
Installation, permitting, and grid connection.
3.6/5
SERVICE
SERVICE
Repairs, maintenance, and ongoing system support.
2.1/5
ROOFING
ROOFING
Repair or replacement, before or after solar installation.
1.0/5
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
Panel upgrades and wiring for system readiness.
2.8/5
BATTERY
BATTERY
Energy storage for backup savings and independence.
N/A
COMPLEX PROJECTS
COMPLEX PROJECTS
Multi-trade installations requiring co-ordination.
N/A

How We Got To Trust Score 52

No Red Flags

Unauthorized Activities

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We checked for:
Unauthorized charges
Undisclosed loans
Identity theft
Forged signatures
Fake contracts
Falsified permits

Misleading Claims

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We checked for:
Bait & switch
Overstated savings
Hidden fees
Misrepresented specs
False performance
Misleading warranty

Background Check

Serving customers for 4 years

Newer than most installers in the market.

BBB Rating: C

Poor BBB standing. Significant complaints.

Natural Review Patterns

Reviews were posted naturally over time.

What You Can Expect

01

1. Danny Kobayashi
Google | Mar 13, 2024 |

Danny began the journey feeling the usual overwhelm that comes with putting solar on a house, but Alejandra and Good Energy’s office team stepped in and made the whole process manageable. He found their customer service attentive and steady: Alejandra walked him through everything from pulling permits to, a year after installation, sorting out tax credits. The standout detail was the long‑term support — Alejandra stayed involved well beyond the install, helping with paperwork and follow‑up so he didn’t have to navigate the post‑installation maze alone.

2. adrian trevo
Google | Jun 11, 2024 |

Adrian shopped around among several solar companies and kept walking away uncomfortable with the information he was getting. He chose Good Energy when they explained the system and options clearly, and since going solar with them he has experienced a smooth, hassle-free process. The detail that mattered most: the plain, clear explanations that made signing on feel straightforward.

3. Hayden Goodnough
Google | Dec 24, 2023 |

Hayden Goodnough began a home solar project in October 2022 and had panels installed in December, but the system didn’t go live for almost a year. He ended up paying both for the new solar and his regular electricity while waiting because the company never performed an inspection before starting the work, which stalled the activation process. He called repeatedly and pushed for answers; Trey Ricchio, one of the owners, would promise callbacks but failed to follow through, and finally conceded he was trying to improve response times so fewer customers reach this point. Frustrated by the prolonged downtime and lack of accountability, he has engaged lawyers to try to recover his money — the detail that lingers is simple and sharp: the panels sat on the roof for months while he paid twice and had to pursue legal action to get relief.

02

1. John Martin
Google | May 10, 2024 |

John Martin went through a residential solar installation and discovered the standout was Alyssa’s communication. He found that she kept him informed at every step of the installation and the final connection, so scheduling, progress and the technical handoffs never felt mysterious. He finished the project confident about when crews would arrive and when the system would be switched on, thanks to those steady updates.

2. Gilbert R.
Yelp | Mar 20, 2024 |

Gilbert R., who was undergoing cancer treatment, needed a solar installation that wouldn’t disturb his rest. Even with many other homeowners trying to get solar at the same time, Good Energy Group moved his project along quickly and completed the work in a timely fashion. Their crew worked so quietly that he slept through the finishing touches and didn’t even notice they had left, turning a potentially stressful process into a smooth, low‑impact install. He gave them a five‑star review and thanked the team for the consideration that let him rest during the job.

3. Richard Slater S.
Yelp | Oct 22, 2025 |

Richard Slater S. signed a contract for a residential solar system and discovered the installation quickly turned into a drawn-out mess. Crews showed up intermittently — a few men on site for a couple of days, then gone for weeks — leaving panels unsecured on the roof, wires dangling against the house, and nails and construction debris scattered around the yard. When a technician named Mike finally returned months later to finish the job, he found the earlier work botched and had to redo the panel wiring; Mike handled that portion well, but the roof tiles around the new panels were never properly replaced and stacks of tiles remained on the roof. After more time the system received PTO, but Mike told him the original installer had gone out of business. He still pays Palmetto each month for the panels; Palmetto directed him to contact Good Energy Group, but no one from the installer answers — nine months of silence. Convinced the system was never wired to serve the whole house, he now pays both Edison and his solar bill and sees higher electricity costs than the year before, despite the system being designed for net-zero performance. He calls the situation criminal and urges legal‑m

03

1. Elena Hernandez
Google | Oct 18, 2024 |

Elena had panels installed on her home’s roof, sized specifically to eliminate her electric bill. She found the sizing worked exactly as intended — the system has produced enough power that her account has carried a credit balance for about two years. She thanked the installers and requested the company’s customer-service phone number so she can follow up directly.

2. Anastasia S.
Yelp | Oct 13, 2025 |

Anastasia S. discovered her solar panels weren't working. She tried repeatedly to reach the installer but hit dead ends — phone calls went unanswered and the company's website wouldn't load. In the meantime she kept making payments on the system while her electric bills remained sky-high. The lasting impression: a paid-for array that produces nothing and no way to get support.

3. Juan Herrera
Google | Jun 27, 2025 |

On 07/09/2025 Juan Herrera posted an update after weeks of unanswered calls and emails. He ended up with inverters that need replacement, but he can’t get anyone at Good Energy Group to return his calls or respond to warranty requests. He left multiple voicemails and sent numerous emails, and the only time the company replied was after he posted public reviews. Frustrated, he plans to file complaints with the BBB and the CALSSA ethics committee and warns others to avoid the company. The clearest takeaway: after installation and payment he encountered persistent non-response when equipment failed, leaving him stuck waiting for critical inverter replacements.

Long-term Satisfaction

Long-term customers rate Good Energy Group 3.8 ★ — higher than early reviews. This growth is better than 96% of installers we looked at.

Long-term reviews carry the most weight in our methodology because they are most representative of what you should be paying for: a system that will perform for years.

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