Best solar companies California Action Energy

Action Energy Reviews

Based in Santa Barbara, CA. This profile is built from public installation records and published ratings, not paid placement.

363verified installs in California utility records*
89recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2018first year in county records
8.2/10Solar.com Score · 45 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Action Energy

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 45 substantive published Action Energy review texts across every platform and measure what customers actually report. Not a survey. Not a sample. Never for sale.

Solar.com Installer Score

8.2/10

Blends the six category scores (70%) with the recency-weighted star record (30%).

Synthesized from 45 substantive customer review texts (57 published reviews collected).

Google 5.0★ · 49 reviewsYelp 5.0★ · 8 reviews

Updated September 28, 2026 · No installer can pay to change this score · How scores work →

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Review star recordRecency-weighted star ratings across platforms, converted to a 0-10 signal before it is blended into the headline Solar.com Score.9.8

recency-weighted star ratings across platforms

Sales IntegrityHow clearly and honestly the company explains the system, contract, savings, and incentives before you sign.7.1

8 reviews speak to this · 8 praise · 0 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.6.9

8 reviews speak to this · 8 praise · 0 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.7.6

21 reviews speak to this · 21 praise · 0 complaints

Timeline ReliabilityHow well the company manages the path from contract through permits, installation, inspection, and turn-on — without the customer having to chase it.7.3

17 reviews speak to this · 16 praise · 1 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.8.3

28 reviews speak to this · 28 praise · 0 complaints

Long-Term SupportHow well the system performs after turn-on, how the company handles monitoring, warranty claims, and service calls — and its staying power to honor them.7.9

9 reviews speak to this · 9 praise · 0 complaints

#193 of 678 scored in California by Solar.com Installer Score

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Where Action Energy builds

County-by-county activity from CPUC records through May 2026.

What this data covers: *Counts on this page, including the totals up top, come from investor-owned-utility interconnection records (SCE, SDG&E, PG&E). Work in municipal-utility territory, such as LADWP or city utilities, and outside California does not appear here, so this company's true totals are higher than shown. Unlike the county rankings, this profile also shows counties below the 250-install ranking floor.

CountyVerified installsRecent 2025-26Active sinceMedian system% leasedCounty rankingLink to the county ranking page. This company's rank on this page is its Solar.com Installer Score rank, shown above.
Santa Barbara County3528220185.9 kW0.0%See county ranking →
Ventura County11720198.8 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)

% leased counts systems recorded as third party owned (lease or power purchase agreement); the remainder are customer owned. Median system size is the middle system this company installed in that county. Star ratings and review counts are from Google.

Action Energy reviews: what customers say

An independent synthesis of published customer feedback across Google and Yelp, updated September 28, 2026. Green marks praise, amber mixed experiences, red complaints.

Sales & proposal integrity

Sales Integrity7.1/10

Reviewers describe Action Energy’s sales and proposal process as clear, knowledgeable, and low-pressure. The available review evidence is uniformly positive, with no substantive complaint pattern in this category.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear, informed proposals. Reviewers say the team explained options well and helped them feel comfortable with the plan before work began. Representative review excerpt: "I received bids from several solar contractors, and I chose Action Energy not just based on price but also on Kirk's nerd-level knowledge of the pros and cons of the..."

Helpful follow-through. Several customers report that the company provided straightforward advice and followed up on permits and scheduling after the proposal stage. Representative review excerpt: "Excellent advice, clear price quote, and thorough follow up on permits and scheduling enabled their install of LG panels and Generac battery system in Apr."

Knowledgeable sales conversations. One reviewer describes choosing Action Energy because the representative could discuss the pros and cons in detail and answer questions thoroughly. Representative review excerpt: "I've only gotten solar panels once so I don't have anything to compare against, but I found Action to be knowledgeable, professional and high quality workmanship."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.9/10

The evidence set is entirely positive, and complaints about surprise costs or financing confusion do not appear in the substantive review corpus provided.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear price quotes. Reviewers report receiving clear quotes and understanding the project cost before moving forward. Representative review excerpt: "Excellent advice, clear price quote, and thorough follow up on permits and scheduling enabled their install of LG panels and Generac battery system in Apr."

Pricing pricing. Some customers say Action Energy’s pricing compared favorably with another quote they had already received. Representative review excerpt: "We requested a project quote from Kirk (Project Engineer) and also found that their price was better than another quote we had received by a significant amount."

Good follow-up after installation. One review links the company’s after-installation follow-up with a smooth overall billing and project experience. Representative review excerpt: "Not only was the installation excellent, but the after installation follow up was incredibly good."

Communication & coordination

Communication7.6/10

Reviews consistently describe Action Energy as responsive and organized, with strong handoffs across permitting, scheduling, and customer education. The category is overwhelmingly positive in the provided corpus, with no substantive complaint pattern reflected in the evidence set.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Responsive project ownership. Reviewers say the team stayed on top of details and helped reduce the usual stress of coordinating a solar project. Representative review excerpt: "After going through a logistical hell and back trying to figure out who was going to do the solar panel removal, I'm glad I went with my gut on picking..."

Permit coordination. Several customers report that Action Energy managed permits and city-related items well. Representative review excerpt: "They did a great job of managing the permits and items with the city and provide a very comprehensive tutorial on the solar panels and battery monitoring with the app."

Clear customer updates. One reviewer notes that the company provided a fair quote quickly and kept the process moving from the first call onward. Representative review excerpt: "Kyle came soon after I called and gave what I thought was a fair quote."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.3/10

Most reviewers describe timely work, organized scheduling, and steady progress through installation and activation. There is one complaint-leaning note that suggests permitting and outside dependencies can extend timelines, so schedule expectations may need some flexibility.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Timely installation progress. Customers report that installation work moved forward on schedule and that the crew arrived when expected. Representative review excerpt: "Excellent service and timely installation."

Efficient on-site work. Reviewers mention diligent crews who worked hard, kept the project moving, and cleaned up carefully during the job. Representative review excerpt: "Bracket installation took a few days, and Action Energy workers were diligent about arrival time, hard working, and meticulous about cleanup (both daily and at the end of bracket installation)."

Possible timeline stretch. One reviewer says the project took longer than the initial estimate and suggests allowing extra months when external factors affect the schedule. Representative review excerpt: "I think that was mostly outside action's control but I would tack on extra months to the estimate and set a range of possible timelines."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship8.3/10

Reviewers describe high-quality installation work, careful planning, and strong attention to site protection and cleanup. The evidence is uniformly positive, with no substantive complaint pattern in the review corpus provided.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Careful installation approach. Customers say the team made thoughtful installation choices that accounted for roof condition and system design. Representative review excerpt: "Rather than install solar panel holding brackets into a roof with slightly less than 10 years of future usage, we decided to replace the two roof areas where Solar Panels..."

Aesthetic attention. One reviewer reports that the installation preserved the look of a metal roof while still optimizing performance. Representative review excerpt: "The strategy of the installation preserved the aesthetics of my new metal roof while optimizing power generation and storage."

Professional crew and cleanup. Reviewers describe the crew as meticulous and careful from start to finish, including cleanup and jobsite care. Representative review excerpt: "From the very beginning—when Kirk showed me several beautiful Tesla roof installations around Santa Barbara—to the final result, everything was handled with exceptional care."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.9/10

Post-installation reviews describe systems working well, helpful app tutorials, and solid follow-through after the project was complete. The evidence set is entirely positive, and no substantive complaint pattern appears in the provided reviews.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Working as expected after install. Several reviewers say the system has continued functioning well after completion. Representative review excerpt: "Kirk stayed on top of installation in November, completed in time for the 2025 tax break, and it has been working perfectly since."

Helpful monitoring guidance. Customers report receiving a thorough tutorial on solar and battery monitoring tools after the install. Representative review excerpt: "They did a great job of managing the permits and items with the city and provide a very comprehensive tutorial on the solar panels and battery monitoring with the app."

Beautiful finished result. One reviewer says the final product was both attractive and functioning properly. Representative review excerpt: "Resulting product was beautiful and functioning perfectly."

Bottom line: Across 45 substantive reviews, Action Energy is rated favorably for workmanship, communication, and post-install support, with especially strong marks for installation quality. Sales, pricing, and project coordination are also described positively, while timeline reliability is the main area with a small amount of caution around schedule flexibility and outside permitting factors.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (49 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars), the most recent and most relevant review texts, and recurring feedback themes verified acrossGoogle and Yelp. Ratings and review excerpts from published review sources. Refreshed as new feedback is published. No installer can pay to change it.

About Action Energy

Company background from published business information and licensing records.

Also files CPUC records as: Jsb Solar Solutions.

Products

Solar

Service area

California. Note: the install counts on this page cover California investor-owned-utility records only.

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Recorded installs by year

Residential interconnections statewide in PG&E, SCE, and SDG&E records through May 2026.
19
2018
25
'19
43
'20
38
'21
64
'22
53
'23
34
'24
64
'25
26
'26

Important context: this chart shows investor-owned-utility records only. Companies that shift work toward municipal-utility territory (LADWP and city power departments) or other states will show declining bars here even while building steadily elsewhere, and 2025-26 records also lag real installation dates. Treat this as a partial window, not the company's full trajectory.

FAQ about Action Energy

What do customers say in Action Energy reviews?

We analyzed 45 substantive published customer reviews of Action Energy in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 8.2/10, with category-level detail on this page covering sales integrity, price transparency, communication, timeline reliability, workmanship, and long-term support.

How many solar systems has Action Energy installed?

Action Energy appears as installer of record on 363+ residential systems in California investor-owned-utility interconnection records through May 2026. Work in municipal-utility territory or other states does not appear in those public records.

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How we built this data

Methodology: Counts are residential PV interconnections in investor-owned-utility territory (PG&E, SCE, SDG&E) per CPUC Rule 21 public records through May 2026. Postal and name variants are merged. Municipal utility territory such as LADWP, Glendale, Pasadena, Burbank, Anaheim, and Riverside Public Utilities is not included in those CPUC counts. Counts show recorded installations, not quality ratings. Reported costs are self-reported on owned-system interconnections. No installer can pay for placement.

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