Sales & proposal integrity
Sales Integrity7.0/10
Reviewers mostly describe a smooth sales and proposal process, with repeated praise for clear explanations, patience, and low-pressure guidance. A smaller set of complaints focuses on sales visits that felt incomplete, unclear, or inconsistent with what was discussed or expected.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote
Clear, low-pressure sales process. Many reviewers say the initial conversations were informative and patient, and that they did not feel pushed into a decision. Several also describe the proposal and design phase as straightforward. Representative review excerpt: "JP solar was informative patient and very accommodating through the whole process, with no high pressure sales."
Helpful contract guidance. Some reviewers report that questions were answered knowledgeably and that the path from first contact to contract felt smooth and organized. Representative review excerpt: "from my first contact with the company, we got to contract very smoothly, and the representative answered my questions with knowledge."
Occasional sales and contract concerns. Complaints describe visits that lacked clear estimates or felt poorly handled, and a few reviewers say expectations around the contract or follow-up service were not aligned with what they understood at signing. Representative review excerpt: "So he arrives and starts throwing his sales pitch, but has no plans to show me, no estimated costs, ho shade survey, absolutely nothing new that I haven't already researched."
Price & financing transparency
Price Transparency6.4/10
Feedback on pricing and financing is mixed, with some customers reporting good rates and manageable monthly charges. Other reviewers describe surprise bills, rebate timing problems, or costs that were not clearly anticipated.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote
Some customers report fair pricing. Positive reviews mention a good rate, minimal monthly utility charges, and a sense that the final arrangement matched expectations. Representative review excerpt: "We have had an amazing experience, great service, awesome communication, and we got a great rate."
Transparency concerns around added costs. A recurring complaint is that some reviewers were later surprised by charges or settlement bills they say they were not warned about ahead of time. Representative review excerpt: "One year later I have a bill of $1,000 I was not warned about nor prepared to pay."
Rebate timing and account issues. A smaller set of reviewers mentions rebate timing or balance issues, describing delays in receiving a promised promotional rebate or an unexpected account balance after installation. Representative review excerpt: "We also never received our rebate from the promotional offer they had at the time of signing our contract, and my mom had so I began feeling at this point..."
Communication & coordination
Communication6.8/10
Reviewers often praise the team for returning calls, answering questions, and staying involved through multi-step projects. At the same time, a meaningful minority says they had to follow up repeatedly to get status updates or responses.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote
Responsive when projects are moving. Many reviewers say staff were easy to reach, returned calls and emails, and provided answers throughout the process. Representative review excerpt: "Always returned my numerous calls, tests, and e mails."
Strong handoff through many steps. Some customers describe coordinated handling of permits, planning, shut-off, inspection, and reconnection, with the team keeping them informed about what they needed to do. Representative review excerpt: "There were many steps involved from permits, planning with PG&E, shut-off, inspection, and reconnection."
Follow-up sometimes required. Complaints say project updates were not always proactive and that customers sometimes had to call or email to get basic status information. Representative review excerpt: "Nothing gets done unless I call and ask for the status on when something will be done by, installation for example."
Timeline reliability
Timeline Reliability6.5/10
Timeline feedback is generally constructive but uneven. Some reviewers say the company gave realistic schedules and kept the project moving through permitting and utility steps, while others report long waits, delays, or a need to press for installation dates.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote
Realistic timelines for some projects. Positive reviews say the estimated schedule was realistic and that the system was turned on ahead of schedule or with clear communication through the process. Representative review excerpt: "The installation timelines the company provided were realistic, the installation was completed expertly, and the system was turned on ahead of schedule."
Permitting and utility steps handled. Some customers describe the many steps involved in permitting, planning, inspection, and reconnection as being managed in an orderly way. Representative review excerpt: "There were many steps involved from permits, planning with PG&E, shut-off, inspection, and reconnection."
Delays and extended waits appear in complaints. Negative reviews mention long gaps between first contact and power generation, delayed installation, or repeated calls just to get a timeline update. Representative review excerpt: "I had to call into the office multiple times just to get any timeline on the installation."
Workmanship & site care
Workmanship7.8/10
Workmanship feedback is strongly positive overall. Reviewers frequently describe professional crews, smooth installs, and good cleanup or site care, with very few complaints in this category.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote
Professional crews and smooth installs. Many reviewers say the installation team was professional and that the install itself went smoothly. Representative review excerpt: "The crew was professional and the install was seamless."
Careful, professional work on site. Customers also mention that the installers were polite and professional during the job, and some note good cleanup or maintenance afterward. Representative review excerpt: "Cleaned it professionally once a year and it worked wonderful."
Long-term support & performance
Long-Term Support8.2/10
Post-install feedback is one of the stronger areas in the review set. Many customers report solid system performance, low utility charges, and continued help after installation, though a handful describe monitoring or service frustrations.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote
Strong production and lower charges. Several reviewers say the system has performed well over time, with some noting very low monthly utility charges after installation. Representative review excerpt: "Loving having very minimal PG&E charges of less than $10 per month."
Ongoing support after installation. Reviewers also describe follow-through after turn-on, including help with process questions and continued communication. Representative review excerpt: "Kept me updated about the process along the way, smooth application process to the electric company, gifts (I got a new Cutco knife), and came out to help me set..."
A few post-install service issues. A smaller set of complaints mentions difficulty getting service, questions about app setup, or concerns about whether production and billing matched expectations. Representative review excerpt: "I had to look up instructions on what app is used to monitor the system and figure out how to connect it myself."
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