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Devil Dog Energy Reviews

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

154verified installs in California utility records*
35recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2021first year in county records
7.6/10Solar.com Score · 53 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Devil Dog Energy

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 53 substantive published Devil Dog 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

7.6/10

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

Synthesized from 53 substantive customer review texts (56 published reviews collected).

Google 4.8★ · 39 reviewsYelp 4.0★ · 17 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.9.9

recency-weighted star ratings across platforms

Sales IntegrityHow clearly and honestly the company explains the system, contract, savings, and incentives before you sign.6.5

19 reviews speak to this · 15 praise · 4 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.5.3

7 reviews speak to this · 2 praise · 5 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.6.5

30 reviews speak to this · 24 praise · 6 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.7.0

20 reviews speak to this · 17 praise · 3 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.7.5

29 reviews speak to this · 27 praise · 2 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.7.0

16 reviews speak to this · 11 praise · 4 complaints

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

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Where Devil Dog 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.
Riverside County771720218.2 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
San Bernardino County431020228.4 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Los Angeles County23620228.4 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Orange County11220238.4 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.

Devil Dog Energy 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 Integrity6.5/10

Reviewers more often describe straightforward estimates, clear explanations, and smooth start-to-finish experiences than hard-sell behavior. Still, a smaller set of complaints says some customers felt expectations around savings, contract handling, or follow-through did not match what was discussed.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear estimates and guidance. Reviewers say the team was responsive in the sales process and handled items like site surveys and HOA diagram support without confusion. Representative review excerpt: "I contacted them and they came right out and gave me an estimate, did a site survey and took care of the Architectural review diagram that my HOA requires."

Positive end-to-end experience. Several reviewers describe a smooth process from consultation through installation, with no major issues in the proposal stage. Representative review excerpt: "We had a great experience from start to finish having a new roof and solar system installed."

Savings and contract expectations concerns. Some reviewers report that the financial or performance expectations they were given did not line up with their experience, including comments about higher-than-expected bills and concerns about how cancellations were handled. Representative review excerpt: "My electric bill has never been higher I was sold solar to save money on electric bills I was told that I would save money now my bill is higher..."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency5.3/10

Feedback on pricing and financing is mixed and leans negative.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Price handling complaints. Other reviewers describe frustration around money-related issues, including concerns about extra charges or how cancellations were handled. Representative review excerpt: "However, as things stand, I cannot recommend this company, as they appear to be focused on extracting as much money as possible from customers who cancel and switch to another..."

Bill expectations not met. A recurring complaint is that the post-installation electric bill did not match the savings that had been described during the sale. Representative review excerpt: "My electric bill has never been higher I was sold solar to save money on electric bills I was told that I would save money now my bill is higher..."

Pricing quoted pricing. Reviewers describe a recurring pattern in this area. Representative review excerpt: "I decided on premium Panasonic panels with Enphase microinverters, and Devil Dog Energy's quote was considerably lower than others for the same system size."

Communication & coordination

Communication6.5/10

Most reviewers report responsive communication, helpful follow-up, and a team that stayed engaged through the project. The main complaints center on delayed callbacks, confusion after handoffs, or difficulty getting a problem resolved after installation.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Responsive customer service. Reviewers often say questions were answered quickly and that staff stayed helpful even after the project was underway. Representative review excerpt: "She was quick to respond and took care of any questions we had."

Helpful guidance through the process. Some customers describe the team as clear and easy to work with when explaining the project and next steps. Representative review excerpt: "But when we meet with Devil Dog Energy and they explained everything to us and that we could also get a brand new roof, and we were excited."

Post-install communication problems. A smaller group reports frustration with unresolved issues or repeated calls needed to get attention after installation. Representative review excerpt: "I have called about this problem several times Aaron the proclaimed owner has no clue of what he is doing he just wants your money ."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.0/10

Reviewers generally describe the company as punctual and efficient once work was underway. There are, however, a few reports of schedule slips or delays tied to follow-up items and activation steps.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

On-time and efficient crews. Several reviewers say the work moved quickly, the crew arrived on time, and the project stayed on schedule. Representative review excerpt: "The guys were on time every morning, worked extremely hard in the heat, cleaned up their debris daily."

Permits and installation handled smoothly. Some customers note that the project moved through permits and installation without major timing issues. Representative review excerpt: "They then installed the solar panels, and a car charger all with permits."

Schedule delays reported. A few reviewers describe later-than-expected installation or delays when something needed to be reconnected or completed. Representative review excerpt: "The installation was initially scheduled for January but was delayed until March."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship7.5/10

Workmanship feedback is mostly positive, with reviewers describing clean installs, professional crews, and good cleanup. Complaint volume is low, but a small number of reviews raise concerns about post-installation service or repair follow-through.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clean, professional installation. Reviewers say the installation was quick and clean, and that the finished work looked professional. Representative review excerpt: "The install occurred quickly and clean."

Good cleanup and site care. Some customers specifically mention that debris was cleaned up daily and the job site was left in good condition. Representative review excerpt: "Went above and beyond to make sure everything was left clean."

Service follow-through concerns. A small number of reviewers say post-installation service or repair support was not handled well after the initial work was done. Representative review excerpt: "If you are looking for a company that will take responsibility for maintaining post installation service you should look elsewhere, these guys won’t be around for long."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.0/10

Most reviewers who mention long-term performance describe systems producing as expected and meeting their needs after turn-on. The main negative pattern involves repair delays, warranty support concerns, and frustration when post-install issues took a long time to resolve.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Systems producing and performing well. Reviewers say their systems have been working well over time and that they have been happy with the results after installation. Representative review excerpt: "It's been over a year now that we've been very happy with the system and we're saving a lot on our electrical bill.."

Production and roof outcomes. Some customers report good production and note that the project finished without roof leaks or other obvious issues. Representative review excerpt: "They got the job done in a timely manner and no roof leaks."

Repair and warranty delays. A few reviewers describe long waits for repairs or concerns about whether post-installation support would be available when needed.

Bottom line: Devil Dog Energy’s review profile is broadly positive on installation quality, communication, and project execution, with most reviewers describing smooth experiences. The main caution areas are pricing transparency and long-term service follow-through, where some reviewers report concerns about expectations, delays, or post-installation support.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (39 Google reviews averaging 4.8 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 Devil Dog Energy

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.
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2021
28
'22
55
'23
39
'24
31
'25
13
'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 Devil Dog Energy

What do customers say in Devil Dog Energy reviews?

We analyzed 53 substantive published customer reviews of Devil Dog Energy in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 7.6/10, 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 Devil Dog Energy installed?

Devil Dog Energy appears as installer of record on 154+ 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.

Who we are: Solar.com is a solar marketplace — we connect homeowners with installers and earn a fee when projects move forward. These rankings and scores are computed from public installation records and published customer reviews. No installer can pay for placement, and no installer — including those we work with — can pay to change a score.