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Incentive Electric Reviews

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

223verified installs in California utility records*
37recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2016first year in county records
8.5/10Solar.com Score · 81 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Incentive Electric

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 81 substantive published Incentive 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

8.5/10

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

Synthesized from 81 substantive customer review texts (83 published reviews collected).

Google 5.0★ · 41 reviewsYelp 4.9★ · 42 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.7.8

48 reviews speak to this · 48 praise · 0 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.7.4

19 reviews speak to this · 19 praise · 0 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.8.0

37 reviews speak to this · 36 praise · 1 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.7.5

24 reviews speak to this · 24 praise · 0 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.8.5

46 reviews speak to this · 46 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

28 reviews speak to this · 27 praise · 1 complaints

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

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Where Incentive 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.
San Diego County2123720166.9 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Riverside County11020218.5 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.

Incentive Electric 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 Integrity7.8/10

Reviewers describe a sales process that is generally clear, low-pressure, and attentive to system design. Feedback centers on helpful guidance around contract details, proposal fit, and adjusting plans when needs changed, with no complaint pattern reflected in the reviewed corpus.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Guided, low-pressure sales. Reviewers say the team focused on what customers needed rather than pushing an oversized system, and they describe feeling comfortable through the proposal process. Representative review excerpt: "Most companies out there seem eager to just sell you something you don’t necessarily need , not Incentive Solar they are committed to making customers feel at ease in a..."

Helpful contract and design review. Reviewers describe back-and-forth support on design details and contract expectations, including taking time to evaluate options before moving ahead. Representative review excerpt: "Otherwise they were very considerate in going back and forth with the design of the system and the details on the contract, including things like evaluating if we could install..."

Flexible as needs changed. Some reviewers report the company helped them adjust the system when their needs changed, rather than treating the original proposal as fixed. Representative review excerpt: "They made sure that we were getting the best battery and solar system to meet our needs then, when our needs changed, they helped us to augment our solar system..."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency7.4/10

Reviewers are mostly positive about pricing and financing clarity, with comments that frame the experience as fair and understandable. The review set also includes mention of rebate or incentive timing and refunds/credits, but no material complaint pattern appears in the sourced reviews.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Fair pricing feedback. Reviewers describe the pricing as fair and say the company communicated costs in a way that helped them feel at ease. Representative review excerpt: "All along, they provided great expertise, fair pricing and as a military family, we really appreciate them as a veteran owned business and continuing to pay it forward to veterans."

Budget-conscious outcomes. Some reviewers connect the project to meaningful bill reduction for their household, describing that as important to their budget. Representative review excerpt: "When you live on a fixed income of VA disability payments, having your electric bill eliminated has significant meaning."

Credits and refund handling. One reviewer mentions monthly energy credits and requesting refunds of credit balances as needed after activation, which points to incentive timing and billing follow-through being handled in a way they found workable. Representative review excerpt: "Since activation from a full month of billing cycle, we received endless monthly energy credits and requested refunds of energy credit balance as needed."

Communication & coordination

Communication8.0/10

Reviewers generally report responsive communication and smooth coordination from the first contact through project completion. The only complaint signal in this category is isolated, while most feedback praises updates, follow-through, and hands-on support during the process.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Fast initial response. Reviewers say the company responded quickly when they reached out, which helped move projects forward early. Representative review excerpt: "I contacted a handful of companies from the list and Incentive Solar responded immediately while I never received any responses from the others."

Smooth team coordination. Reviewers describe the process as smooth from start to finish and highlight responsiveness, efficient work, and professionalism across the team. Representative review excerpt: "This has been such a smooth process from start to finish, and I especially appreciated their entire team’s responsiveness, efficient work, and professionalism."

Follow-up after installation. Some reviewers report that the company noticed issues after the system was up and reached out proactively to help resolve them. Representative review excerpt: "My solar system stop working but I did not know but incentive Solar found and texted to me after few days they came to my house and fixed my issue..."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.5/10

Reviewers mostly describe projects that stayed organized through permitting, paperwork, installation, and activation. Feedback emphasizes staying on top of submissions and keeping projects moving, with no notable complaint cluster in the reviewed material.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Permit and paperwork support. Reviewers say the team helped manage applications and document submissions through approval and activation. Representative review excerpt: "They assisted me with all of the applications and stayed on top of the document submissions and everything required to obtain an approval and have my system installed and activated."

Project got moving again quickly. When a project resumed after a pause, reviewers describe the team as quick to pick it back up and execute a fast install. Representative review excerpt: "As soon as we re-inquired about moving forward Ben was quick to get our project back on their radar & Greg ensured their team executed a fast install that easily..."

Complex steps handled well. Reviewers report that the company navigated the installation steps efficiently and kept the process on track within the expected window. Representative review excerpt: "What truly set Cole apart was his ability to navigate the complexities of the solar installation process with ease, ensuring that all necessary steps were completed within the final month..."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship8.5/10

Reviewers describe strong installation workmanship, careful site handling, and professional crews. Comments often highlight clean finishes, attention to roof conditions, and installations that held up well over time.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Careful roof handling. Reviewers say they were concerned about roof damage but found the crew careful and respectful of the surface during installation. Representative review excerpt: "My main concern was it's a not so common style of roof where the shingles can get bent from walking on them with too much weight (which is why I..."

Clean, professional install. Reviewers describe the install team as fast and professional, with work that appeared well managed on site. Representative review excerpt: "As soon as we re-inquired about moving forward Ben was quick to get our project back on their radar & Greg ensured their team executed a fast install that easily..."

Long-running installation quality. Some reviewers report years of system operation after installation without issues, which they cite as evidence of solid workmanship. Representative review excerpt: "It's been over 6 years since our solar system has been installed by Incentive Solar, and connected with SCEdison."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.9/10

Reviewers generally report good post-install performance, including systems that keep producing and service that responds when needed. The review set contains one isolated negative signal, but the overall pattern is positive for monitoring, repairs, and warranty-related confidence.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Responsive repair follow-up. Reviewers say the company noticed a system issue and came out to fix it after reaching back out to the customer. Representative review excerpt: "My solar system stop working but I did not know but incentive Solar found and texted to me after few days they came to my house and fixed my issue..."

Good ongoing performance. Some reviewers report that their systems have continued operating effectively over time, with little need for repair visits. Representative review excerpt: "Since then, we have not called their services for adjustment nor repair."

Repairs restored service. A reviewer says major repairs brought the system back online, reflecting support for post-install issues. Representative review excerpt: "My system needed major repairs now I’m back on line!!"

Bottom line: Across 81 substantive reviews, Incentive Electric’s feedback is broadly positive, with especially strong marks for workmanship, sales integrity, and communication. The main recurring issues are limited rather than widespread, and the review corpus does not show a strong complaint pattern in any category.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (42 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 Incentive Electric

Company background from published business information and licensing records.

Also files CPUC records as: Incentive Solar.

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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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 Incentive Electric

What do customers say in Incentive Electric reviews?

We analyzed 81 substantive published customer reviews of Incentive Electric in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 8.5/10, 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 Incentive Electric installed?

Incentive Electric appears as installer of record on 223+ 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.