Certified
Taylor Energy Systems reviews
• last updated FEB 26, 2026Loading map...
The Verdict
Taylor Energy talks you out of solar when it makes no sense for your house. We analyzed reviews where owner Sean Taylor recommended against installations due to too much shade or unsuitable roof layouts, even after customers were already motivated to buy. That honesty carries through every stage: 42 reviewers highlighted fair pricing and flexible system designs tailored to actual usage rather than upsells. The company reached a perfect workmanship score because installers explain their routing plans before drilling a single hole, then the owner inspects each job personally and fixes even minor aesthetic issues without charging extra. One customer who got burned by another installer and waited a year and a half for permits hired Taylor Energy in February and had a working system by June, while neighbors who started two months earlier with a competitor were still waiting. Reviews show the team completed installs in three months during the NEM 2 deadline rush when other companies quoted a year. The wiring stays invisible, the monitoring walkthroughs are thorough, and nobody mentioned a single follow-up issue left unresolved.
If you want the cheapest bid or the fastest quote turnaround, you may find it elsewhere. But if you want an installer who'll spend extra time crawling your attic to design a solution that actually works for a complicated electrical setup, and who might even tell you solar isn't worth it for your property, Taylor Energy is worth the wait.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Seth R. started out highly motivated to put a solar array and backup battery on his house and reached out through EnergySage. Sean Taylor answered quickly, carved out time for a phone call despite Seth’s tight schedule, and did a second-look assessment of the property before they talked so the conversation would be informed. On the call Sean listened to Seth’s need for rock-solid backup power and his desire for a clean solution, then delivered an uncompromising, site-specific conclusion: heavy shade and the house’s position partway up a hill meant the property wasn’t a good candidate for effective solar, and because Seth needed inflexible, stable backup, a traditional backup system made more sense economically and practically. Seth had hoped for a different answer, but appreciated that Sean didn’t skirt the facts. Sean took time to walk through alternative non-solar backup approaches, explained the pros and cons, and when Seth asked for local help he recommended a contractor he has worked with and followed up by emailing the contact information. The tone stayed low-key and practical throughout — honest, generous with time, and focused on what would actually serve Seth’s needs.
Bill M and his wife went back to the drawing board after a fall 2021 installation for their home collapsed into a dispute that forced them to hire an attorney to have equipment removed and recover their money, costing them about a year and a half of expected solar savings. In February 2023 they solicited competing bids from two well-regarded local firms, and although prices and equipment were comparable, Taylor Energy won on first impressions. From the first call with Tory through a home visit with the owner and follow-ups with their electrical contractor, the team came across as professional, courteous and unusually compassionate about the couple’s prior ordeal. The owner walked them through how battery storage would work and clearly explained what went wrong the first time and why it wouldn’t happen again — a conversation that sealed the decision. They opened talks in late February and reached PG&E Permission to Operate on June 23, becoming fully operational just months later, even as Taylor was swamped by the industry’s shift from NEM 2 to NEM 3. What stuck with them was the combination of a clear, technical explanation about storage and a concrete, short timeline to PTO — not a
Allen shopped several solar companies for a home with a 400-amp service and two 200-amp sub-panels and ran into one dead end after another: Tesla couldn't produce a workable design, some firms pushed undersized systems focused on payback despite his different priorities, and a local salesperson even promoted getting a CPAP prescription to obtain “free” batteries. Taylor Energy, by contrast, dug in. Sean Taylor personally inspected the electrical layout, crawling under the house and up on the roof to engineer what was essentially two coordinated systems so both sub-panels would be covered. The installation crew and support staff treated the project with care, communicated clearly from day one, and carried out neat, quality work; they even reconfigured part of the system after installation at Allen’s request with no extra charge, and Sean adjusted conduit placement to improve the look. The project sailed through fire, city and PG&E inspections, and the city inspector commented that it was one of the most impressive residential systems he'd seen. Taylor Energy wasn’t the cheapest option, but they were the only team that listened, solved the unusual electrical challenge, and delivered—
Platforms Monitored
Performance by Work Type
How We Got To Trust Score 97
Clean Record
Unauthorized Activities
Passed screening
Misleading Claims
Passed screening
Background Check
Serving customers for 8 years
BBB Rating: A+
Excellent BBB standing. Strong complaint resolution.
Natural Review Patterns
Reviews were posted naturally over time.
Licensed Contractor
A valid contractor license is on record.
What You Can Expect
Timothy discovered Taylor Energy impressed him from the initial planning meeting through the full install and even when he had follow-up questions a year later. He felt treated like their only customer, and they left him with what he considers a perfect system. The whole crew — from the designers to the roof installers to the team that finished the new electrical panel work — executed flawlessly. He came away noticing that the company has assembled a team that genuinely cares about the quality of their work and the people they serve. He highly recommends Taylor Energy, and the detail that sticks with him is how attentive and responsive they remained long after the panels were live.
When William decided to add a solar-plus-battery system to his house, he discovered the positive online reviews for Taylor Energy were accurate. Taylor Energy evaluated his household needs and set him up with a system that fit—no extras pushed on him, no upsell pressure. He worked with on-site contractors who arrived professional, knowledgeable and pleasant, and his online interactions with other staff were just as smooth. The system has been running well, and the monitoring apps are straightforward and informative. What stuck with him most was the right-sized installation combined with an easy-to-read monitoring setup—clear performance data without fuss.
Installing solar on a family home felt like a major, costly decision for Kelly—several companies had pitched options and she felt overwhelmed. She met Michael from Taylor Energy and immediately knew she’d found the right fit: he explained the whole process in plain language and designed a proposal that matched her family’s needs. Cheaper bids existed, but she discovered those used inferior products and wouldn’t have delivered the longevity Michael specified; he put together a system meant to last. During installation the crew worked efficiently and scheduled work around her availability, and Taylor Energy handled every permit and piece of paperwork so she could step back. The detail that stood out most was the turnkey experience—clear guidance up front, a durable system choice, and complete administrative handling so she only had to enjoy the finished project.