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Cool Electric Reviews

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

32verified installs in California utility records*
17recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2022first year in county records
8.1/10Solar.com Score · 31 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Cool Electric

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 31 substantive published Cool Electric review texts across every platform and measure what customers actually report. Not a survey. Not a sample. Never for sale.

Solar.com Installer Score

8.1/10

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

Synthesized from 31 substantive customer review texts (34 published reviews collected).

Google 5.0★ · 28 reviewsYelp 5.0★ · 6 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.10.0

recency-weighted star ratings across platforms

Sales IntegrityHow clearly and honestly the company explains the system, contract, savings, and incentives before you sign.7.2

3 reviews speak to this · 3 praise · 0 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.6.8

2 reviews speak to this · 2 praise · 0 complaints

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

14 reviews speak to this · 14 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.7.4

6 reviews speak to this · 6 praise · 0 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.8.0

17 reviews speak to this · 17 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.6.8

4 reviews speak to this · 4 praise · 0 complaints

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

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Where Cool Electric 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.
El Dorado County321720226.9 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.

Cool Electric reviews: what customers say

An independent synthesis of published customer feedback across Google and Yelp, updated September 23, 2026. Green marks praise, amber mixed experiences, red complaints.

Sales & proposal integrity

Sales Integrity7.2/10

Reviewers describe the sales experience as professional, clear, and low-pressure. The available evidence is entirely positive, though the score sits in a midrange band that suggests the review base is limited rather than overwhelmingly broad.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear, low-pressure interactions. Reviewers say questions were answered directly and the sales process did not feel pushy. Representative review excerpt: "Very personable and answered any and all questions without pressure."

Professional onsite evaluation. Reviewers report that the owner or contractor, rather than only a salesperson, came out to assess the job and discuss expectations. Representative review excerpt: "Better price than the two other big companies we got bids from and sent out the owner and contractor to look at the job and not some salesperson"

Honest, straightforward assessments. Reviewers also describe the team as professional and honest in property and electrical evaluations. Representative review excerpt: "We have had them do a few electrical inspections when considering properties, always extremely professional and honest."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.8/10

Reviewers generally speak positively about pricing and scheduling, describing the company as reasonably priced and straightforward to work with. There are only two evidence reviews in this category, so the feedback is positive but narrow.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Pricing pricing feedback. Reviewers report receiving a better price than bids from larger firms and note that the job was reviewed by decision-makers rather than a salesperson. Representative review excerpt: "Better price than the two other big companies we got bids from and sent out the owner and contractor to look at the job and not some salesperson"

No surprise-process concerns in the evidence. The small set of reviews available does not surface complaints about deposits, refunds, or unexpected costs. Representative review excerpt: "Very responsive and quick to get my project scheduled and done."

Communication & coordination

Communication7.6/10

Reviewers consistently describe strong communication, including proactive updates, quick responses, and good handoffs during projects. This is a high-scoring category, and the evidence is uniformly positive.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Responsive during planning and follow-up. Reviewers say calls, texts, and questions were answered quickly, including after project completion. Representative review excerpt: "Dan was super responsive to my calls, text and questions."

Proactive updates on arrival and status. Reviewers describe advance notice before arrival, on-time service, and clear coordination while work was underway. Representative review excerpt: "James communicated ahead of time for his arrival, arrived on time, fixed a wiring/breaker issue within the first 5 minutes, then moved on to other installs, repairs, and inspections."

Helpful when projects changed scope. Reviewers also report that the team stepped in effectively when a smaller project became more complicated than expected. Representative review excerpt: "They’re great with planned projects, and when a small project turned into a (shocking) nightmare, Cool Electric came to the rescue."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.4/10

Reviewers generally say projects moved efficiently from scheduling through completion, with permits and inspections handled as part of the process. The available feedback is positive and does not show a recurring delay pattern.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Permits and inspections handled. Reviewers say the company managed permits, utility coordination, and inspections for the job. Representative review excerpt: "They handled everything with permits, PG&E and the inspections."

Fast scheduling and completion. Reviewers describe projects being scheduled quickly and finished in a timely manner. Representative review excerpt: "Very responsive and quick to get my project scheduled and done."

Efficient work pace. Reviewers also mention fast, efficient service and timely completion on solar and related electrical work. Representative review excerpt: "Our panel - and new RV hook up were completed in a timely, professional manner."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship8.0/10

Reviewers describe the installation work as professional, efficient, and well-executed, including projects involving panels, wiring, and generator hookups. The evidence is strongly positive, with no recurring workmanship complaint pattern in the reviewed corpus.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Professional installation quality. Reviewers say the team handled installs, repairs, and inspections smoothly and responded well when unexpected issues came up. Representative review excerpt: "They’re great with planned projects, and when a small project turned into a (shocking) nightmare, Cool Electric came to the rescue."

Broad electrical project capability. Reviewers mention panel replacements, generator hookups, and larger electrical installations completed as requested. Representative review excerpt: "Had Cool Electric replace my old electric panel and add a generator hookup for those power outages we see too often."

Thorough on larger installs. Reviewers also describe successful installation of panels, wiring, and a generator system with related outlets. Representative review excerpt: "Installed new panels, wiring, and a large generac 22kw generator with service box and some basic outlets."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support6.8/10

Reviewers describe helpful post-install support, including troubleshooting, showing customers how to use equipment, and returning for additional help when needed. The category is positive overall, though the evidence base is smaller than for communication or workmanship.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Post-install guidance and troubleshooting. Reviewers say the team helped explain generator switching and quickly diagnosed and repaired later issues. Representative review excerpt: "They also added power to our garage for our generator and showed us how to switch over."

Ongoing availability after the job. Reviewers report being able to reach out after completion for follow-up help and advice. Representative review excerpt: "We had a light go out a while back and while they were next door I asked to make an appointment."

Some no-charge help reported. Reviewers also mention receiving additional help at no charge in at least one instance. Representative review excerpt: "They have come out for some no charge help."

Bottom line: Across 31 substantive reviews, COOL ELECTRIC’s feedback is strongest for communication, workmanship, and project coordination, with reviewers frequently describing responsive, professional service. Sales, pricing, and long-term support also trend positive, though those categories have smaller evidence pools and slightly lower scores. Overall, the review corpus supports a generally favorable customer experience with few complaint patterns reflected in the analyzed reviews.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (29 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 Cool Electric

Company background from published business information and licensing records.

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.
3
2022
7
'23
7
'24
7
'25
12
'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 Cool Electric

What do customers say in Cool Electric reviews?

We analyzed 31 substantive published customer reviews of Cool Electric in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 8.1/10, 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 Cool Electric installed?

Cool Electric appears as installer of record on 32+ 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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