SoCal Energy reviews
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The Verdict
SoCal Energy installs quickly and does solid electrical work, but your experience depends entirely on which salesperson you get. We found nine reviews praising fast, professional installations that look good on the roof and produce real savings (one homeowner received a $512 check for four months of overproduction). The workmanship consistently impressed inspectors. One code official specifically commented on how neat the electrical install looked, and seven months later that grid-tied system with battery backup was still running flawlessly at 60% bill offset. But two reviewers described high-pressure sales tactics from door-to-door reps who refused to leave after being asked, while five others raved about a salesperson named Liroy who sized systems accurately and answered every question. The company clearly trains some salespeople better than others. If a rep pressures you or pivots from windows to solar mid-pitch, walk away. If they size your system conservatively and explain financing without theatrics, you'll likely get a clean install that works as promised.
If you meet with SoCal Energy, judge the salesperson first and the panels second. A pushy closer means trouble. A straightforward rep who listens means you'll probably get a well-built system at a fair price.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Travelingguru K. was nervous about doing any work on his home until he found Liroy — and that decision changed the whole experience. He and his partner admit they’re picky (he even jokes about their wedding vendors), so hiring someone who cared as much about how the installation looked as how it performed felt like a relief. Liroy treated the rooftop like a design problem as well as an electrical one, fussing over placement and finish until the array blended in; what they expected to be an eyesore ended up looking like a thoughtful, beautiful addition. Honest, meticulous, and easy to trust, Liroy handled the project from start to finish with an attention to aesthetics and function that outshone the typical contractor routine — the detail that stuck with them was how much he cared about the look, sometimes more than they did.
Shauna B. had SoCal Energy install a grid-tie solar system with battery backup about seven months ago, and it has run flawlessly — she even jokes about the “sound of money falling” when the sun hits the panels. She deliberately traded off a full complement of panels to afford the battery backup, and that choice still yields roughly a 60% cut in her electric bills even with full A/C running in summer; winter performance holds about the same despite shorter daylight. System design, installation and the owner training all felt thorough, but what truly stood out was the electrical contractor’s work on a fairly complex setup — neat, well executed, and it earned a favorable comment from the code inspector. She rated the job a 10/10 and has recommended SoCal Energy dozens of times; the tidy, inspector-approved electrical workmanship is the detail she points to first.
Lorraine S. was working in her front yard when a salesperson stopped by and set a 5 p.m. appointment after a quick chat about home improvements. At the scheduled time two young women turned up — but instead of talking about windows they immediately pushed a solar system. She repeated three times that she only wanted windows, and the meeting quickly turned hostile. One of the pair began arguing, insulted her understanding of the company’s window program, and insisted they were “helping.” When Lorraine asked them to leave, they refused, sat down in her living room and kept badgering her, calling her decision foolish. The closer then shifted to odd personal comments — telling Lorraine she liked her out of the blue — and later asked why Lorraine was staring, after which Lorraine again demanded they get out. The women snorted and finally left. What lingered was the invasion of her home and the refusal to leave when asked — that refusal, and the personal insults, made an otherwise routine sales visit feel intrusive and upsetting.
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What You Can Expect
T hired the company for a solar installation and found Liroy a pleasure to work with. They appreciated how quickly he answered messages and questions and how flexible he was to their needs. Most memorable was his methodical, thorough approach to the work — that careful execution combined with prompt communication produced a smooth installation and left them very satisfied with the outcome.
Travelingguru K. was nervous about doing any work on his home until he found Liroy — and that decision changed the whole experience. He and his partner admit they’re picky (he even jokes about their wedding vendors), so hiring someone who cared as much about how the installation looked as how it performed felt like a relief. Liroy treated the rooftop like a design problem as well as an electrical one, fussing over placement and finish until the array blended in; what they expected to be an eyesore ended up looking like a thoughtful, beautiful addition. Honest, meticulous, and easy to trust, Liroy handled the project from start to finish with an attention to aesthetics and function that outshone the typical contractor routine — the detail that stuck with them was how much he cared about the look, sometimes more than they did.
Anthony watched his son’s house get solar panels and was impressed by how clean and attractive they looked on the roof. He decided to hire Socal Energy for his own home, and the crew proved professional and efficient. In about three months the team completed the installation and the city inspection was signed off. The detail that stuck with him: a fast, well-executed install that both improved curb appeal and earned city approval in a short timeframe.