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Imperium Energy reviews

CALIFORNIA / CANOGA PARK
Imperium Energy
161 Reviews • 1 Location 21,413 Data Points Processed

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The Verdict

We analyzed over a hundred reviews and found Imperium Energy earns consistent praise for one thing: walking customers through every step without vanishing after the sale. Shawn, the main rep, kept answering questions a full year after one installation when an issue cropped up, and 108 reviewers mentioned seamless project management from permit filing to final inspection. That responsiveness extends to complex jobs. When one family needed to add panels to an existing system with HOA approval required, the team coordinated design revisions, city permits, and utility hookup without dropping the ball. One customer paid $5,000 more than competing bids because the presentation felt thorough, and the crew installed during a heat wave without complaint. Fair warning: we did find one explosive allegation about used panels and permit violations, though no pattern of similar complaints emerged. If you want an installer who'll still pick up the phone months later when your monitoring app acts up, Imperium's track record suggests they will.

If you're comparing purely on price, you may find a lower quote elsewhere. But if you want a rep who'll answer texts a year after install and a crew that handles HOA red tape without chasing you for documents, the premium buys you peace of mind.

3 Stories That Stood Out

1. Carla M.
Yelp | Jan 19, 2022 |

Carla M. installed solar panels with Imperium a while back and walked away very pleased with the outcome. She highlighted Shawn, who kept the whole process running smoothly—always reachable and quick to handle the small hiccups that came up before, during and after the install. He never went MIA like many salespeople do, made sure the crew completed the job correctly, and checked that she was satisfied. When an issue surfaced a year later, she reached out and he answered promptly, arranged for people to come inspect it, and followed through. The detail that sticks: the salesperson didn’t disappear after the sale—he stayed involved and responsive long after the panels went live.

2. Richard C.
Yelp | Apr 21, 2021 |

Richard C. had a solar electric system on his home for five years that still worked well but no longer met his growing energy needs. He shopped multiple bids, knew the kind of expansion he wanted, and ultimately chose Imperium because they were responsive and their price was competitive. Imperium took charge of the redesign and handled the thorny paperwork — HOA and city permits — and coordinated with Southern California Edison, all while accounting for the complication of an existing array. Richard requested a microinverter-based addition to complement the original system; Shawn, his Imperium representative, moved the project along promptly and kept communication steady. What stuck with him was how smoothly the team navigated approvals and integrated the new microinverter components with the older installation, making the whole upgrade straightforward rather than drawn out.

3. Jessica London Jacobs
Google | Feb 16, 2021 |

Jessica London Jacobs hired a local crew for a residential solar job and ended up tangled in a year-plus dispute. She discovered the crew had mounted unwarrantied, commercial panels from 2011 instead of the appropriate residential panels, and the county subsequently revoked the permit. Although the array on the roof is producing power, the monitoring system was never set up correctly so she has no reliable production data, and the manufacturer flagged the panels as unsuitable for residential use. Jessica also says the installer replaced her HVAC and left it nonfunctional, and that the business later sued the family for a remaining $9,000 balance while she pursued recovery of roughly $22,000 she calls stolen. She dug into the installer’s online reputation, emailed all of their 118 five‑star reviewers and got no replies, and believes some reviews — and even a negative review posted about her own business — were fabricated. The construction permit remains open with the county, the company has ignored her remedy requests, and she points to multiple CSLB violations filed against Imperium. The most striking detail for a buyer: decade‑old, unwarrantied commercial panels were installed ona

Platforms Monitored

Yelp
54 Reviews · 1 Location
4.9/5
SolarReviews
39 Reviews · 1 Location
4.5/5
Google
39 Reviews · 1 Location
4.9/5
EnergySage
29 Reviews · 2 Locations
5.0/5
BBB
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Performance by Work Type

SOLAR
SOLAR
Installation, permitting, and grid connection.
4.9/5
ROOFING
ROOFING
Repair or replacement, before or after solar installation.
4.7/5
ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
Panel upgrades and wiring for system readiness.
4.2/5
COMPLEX PROJECTS
COMPLEX PROJECTS
Multi-trade installations requiring co-ordination.
5.0/5
BATTERY
BATTERY
Energy storage for backup savings and independence.
N/A
SERVICE
SERVICE
Repairs, maintenance, and ongoing system support.
N/A

How We Got To Trust Score 95

Clean Record

Unauthorized Activities

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Unauthorized charges
Undisclosed loans
Identity theft
Forged signatures
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Misleading Claims

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Bait & switch
Overstated savings
Hidden fees
Misrepresented specs
False performance
Misleading warranty

Background Check

Serving customers for 8 years

BBB Rating

Not BBB rated.

Natural Review Patterns

Reviews were posted naturally over time.

What You Can Expect

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1. Carla M.
Yelp | Jan 19, 2022 |

Carla M. installed solar panels with Imperium a while back and walked away very pleased with the outcome. She highlighted Shawn, who kept the whole process running smoothly—always reachable and quick to handle the small hiccups that came up before, during and after the install. He never went MIA like many salespeople do, made sure the crew completed the job correctly, and checked that she was satisfied. When an issue surfaced a year later, she reached out and he answered promptly, arranged for people to come inspect it, and followed through. The detail that sticks: the salesperson didn’t disappear after the sale—he stayed involved and responsive long after the panels went live.

2. Richard C.
Yelp | Apr 21, 2021 |

Richard C. had a solar electric system on his home for five years that still worked well but no longer met his growing energy needs. He shopped multiple bids, knew the kind of expansion he wanted, and ultimately chose Imperium because they were responsive and their price was competitive. Imperium took charge of the redesign and handled the thorny paperwork — HOA and city permits — and coordinated with Southern California Edison, all while accounting for the complication of an existing array. Richard requested a microinverter-based addition to complement the original system; Shawn, his Imperium representative, moved the project along promptly and kept communication steady. What stuck with him was how smoothly the team navigated approvals and integrated the new microinverter components with the older installation, making the whole upgrade straightforward rather than drawn out.

3. Happy customer in Thousand Oaks.
SolarReviews | Feb 3, 2021 |

This homeowner in Thousand Oaks hired Imperium Energy to design and install a residential solar system and watched the crew arrive and complete the job on Thanksgiving 2019 as promised. The panels came online almost immediately, and by the end of 2020 the array had outproduced the company’s estimate — enough to eliminate their electric bills entirely for the year. Pleased with the performance, they plan to add a battery and intend to have Imperium handle that next project as well. The detail that sticks: a holiday installation that paid off quickly enough to drop their utility bills to zero.

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1. Irene I.
Yelp | Jan 9, 2023 |

Irene I. hired Imperium Energy to put a brand-new roof on her newly remodeled hillside home in 2020. Since then she discovered that every time it rains the roof leaks, producing ceiling and other damage and a constant fear of where the next leak will appear. She endured repeated calls about new leaks and encountered CEO Shayan “Shawn” Shahangian, who she found combative, unapologetic, and prone to offering increasingly implausible excuses for why a new roof was failing. Frustrated, she lodged complaints with the California Attorney General and the Better Business Bureau and is preparing to sue Imperium Energy and its principals, including Shahangian, for compensatory and punitive damages. The lasting image she shares: a supposedly new roof that still fails in every storm and a company leader whose attitude turned the problem into a prolonged regulatory and legal fight.

2. Logan Cohen
Google | Nov 2, 2023 |

Logan Cohen called on Imperium when his grandmother needed both a new roof and solar panels for her house. He found a team that treated her with straightforward, honest service — the only company he encountered that didn’t try to take advantage of an elderly homeowner. The crew arrived friendly, offered fair rates, and moved quickly to complete the roofing and solar work. He walked away impressed by how efficiently the job finished and by the plain common-sense approach to pricing and customer care. The detail that stuck with him most was that Imperium looked out for his grandma rather than trying to upsell or complicate things.

3. john m.
Yelp | Aug 25, 2023 |

John recently had a rooftop solar system installed on his Palmdale house by Imperium Energy. Shawn guided him through every step, keeping the process straightforward and the installation seamless. After the crew finished, he discovered one panel wasn't performing to spec, and Shawn responded quickly—sending a team out to diagnose and fix the problem. The prompt follow-up and hands-on service after install is what set the experience apart. He left a five-star review, most impressed that the company stayed engaged until the system was working as promised.

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1. Nate S.
Yelp | May 5, 2023 |

Nate S. hired Imperium Energy for a combined roof replacement and solar installation on his home. He ran into a few hiccups during the process, but the crews adjusted quickly and kept the project moving by course-correcting as issues came up. Installers treated the property and family with respect, worked efficiently, and consistently left the job site clean at the end of each day. He singled out Shawn for being especially helpful and hands-on, and points to Shawn’s responsiveness plus the nightly cleanup as the details that made the whole experience run smoothly.

2. George Ramirez
Google | Dec 8, 2022 |

George Ramirez hired Imperium Energy to replace his entire roof, install solar panels, and upgrade his electrical service to a 200-amp panel on his home. He worked directly with Shawn, who returned every call, text, and email and managed everything from the system design and permits through the installation and final inspection. At no point did he feel any sales pressure, and Shawn even provided addresses of completed jobs so George could inspect the crew’s workmanship for himself. The outcome was concrete: his last two electric bills came back at -$22, and now he can run the air conditioning in summer without worrying about the cost. The detail that stuck with him was those negative bills — visible proof that the roof, panel upgrade, and solar system performed as promised.

3. Mark Wyatt
Google | Sep 14, 2022 |

Mark was shopping for a residential solar install and quickly found Shawn’s team stood apart: they provided an estimate without any hard sell, and the price came in noticeably lower than almost every other quote he’d received. He appreciated how simply and smoothly the whole process unfolded — the paperwork and scheduling moved along without surprises, and the only thing that ever held things up was his own delay. Shawn walked him through each step, answered questions promptly even when Mark was slow to reply, and kept him updated on progress from start to finish. He ended up confident in the installation and comfortable that Shawn’s crew will handle any future changes or tweaks. What stuck with him most was the combination of straightforward, no-pressure service and a substantially better price.

Long-term Satisfaction

Long-term satisfaction for Imperium Energy drops to 3.4 ★ compared to early reviews. This decline is worse than 75% 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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