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Lift Energy Construction Reviews

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

7,500verified installs in California utility records*
12recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2019first year in county records
6.9/10Solar.com Score · 234 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Lift Energy Construction

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 234 substantive published Lift Energy Construction review texts across every platform and measure what customers actually report. Not a survey. Not a sample. Never for sale.

Solar.com Installer Score

6.9/10

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

Synthesized from 234 substantive customer review texts (336 published reviews collected).

Google 4.2★ · 336 reviews

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

Read what customers actually say ↓
Review star recordRecency-weighted star ratings across platforms, converted to a 0-10 signal before it is blended into the headline Solar.com Score.9.4

recency-weighted star ratings across platforms

Sales IntegrityHow clearly and honestly the company explains the system, contract, savings, and incentives before you sign.6.1

99 reviews speak to this · 76 praise · 23 complaints

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

24 reviews speak to this · 7 praise · 17 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.5.3

117 reviews speak to this · 69 praise · 45 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.5.0

84 reviews speak to this · 38 praise · 43 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.6.3

88 reviews speak to this · 64 praise · 24 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.7.1

39 reviews speak to this · 23 praise · 16 complaints

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

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Where Lift Energy Construction 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.
Kern County1,807120197.4 kW40.1%See county ranking →
San Bernardino County963120197.2 kW19.9%See county ranking →
Fresno County838020207.7 kW38.5%See county ranking →
Tulare County570120197.3 kW31.8%See county ranking →
Riverside County512020197.5 kW31.8%See county ranking →
Orange County498020206.7 kW12.3%See county ranking →
San Diego County474020205.2 kW34.4%See county ranking →
Los Angeles County443220207.2 kW18.3%See county ranking →
San Joaquin County313020217.4 kW44.7%See county ranking →
Ventura County220020206.8 kW9.5%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.

Lift Energy Construction reviews: what customers say

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

Sales & proposal integrity

Sales Integrity6.1/10

Reviewers give Lift Energy Construction a mixed read on sales and proposal integrity. Many describe knowledgeable representatives who explain the package and expectations clearly, while a meaningful minority report pressure, changing details, or promises that did not match the final project setup.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear, helpful sales conversations. Several reviewers say sales representatives were knowledgeable, professional, and thorough when explaining the package, financing, and what to expect during the solar process. Representative review excerpt: "The salesman Issac Shillig went above and beyond explaining the package the financing, tax break, installation, and the expectations going solar with Lift."

Professional and pleasant process. Some customers describe the sales-and-install process as pleasant and say they would recommend the company based on that experience. Representative review excerpt: "The sales and install process were pleasant and I would recommend them based on that."

Mismatch between promises and setup. Other reviewers report that what they were told at sign-up did not match the actual project, including concerns about added costs, missing upgrades, or unclear responsibility for parts of the deal. Representative review excerpt: "We are paying about $65,000 for panels that we can’t even use up since we didn’t actually get what we were promised."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency5.3/10

Feedback on pricing and financing is mixed-to-negative overall. Some reviewers describe fair pricing or low upfront cost, but complaints more often focus on payment timing, refund issues, surprise charges, and confusion about financing details or incentive timing.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Payment and billing confusion. Complaints center on payments starting earlier than expected, refund or billing problems, and uncertainty about when charges would be taken from a bank account. Representative review excerpt: "We called to let them know why are we paying when we were promised payments wouldn’t start until the switch was complete."

Straightforward pricing for some customers. A few reviewers say the pricing felt good and the purchase was handled without hassle, including cases where the structure of the solar agreement was explained clearly. Representative review excerpt: "Good pricing, GREAT Installation Crew, NO headaches since the Install was complete!"

No-upfront-cost arrangements. Some customers mention being satisfied with the cost structure and say they did not have money out of pocket at the start. Representative review excerpt: "It was a no hassle deal, no money out of our pocket."

Communication & coordination

Communication5.3/10

Reviewers describe a split experience on communication and coordination. Positive comments emphasize responsive staff, frequent check-ins, and strong handoffs, while negative reviews point to unanswered emails, missed follow-through, and appointments that were not completed as expected.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Responsive, hands-on support. Some reviewers say staff stayed involved from start to finish, checked in along the way, and were open to questions or help when needed. Representative review excerpt: "They are amazing staff, help you from start and until the end, they continue to check up on you and they are open if you need help or questions."

Progress updates and coordination. Others say the company kept them updated and managed the project well even when multiple people or outside parties were involved. Representative review excerpt: "Everything was exactly as promised abd they were excellent at keeping up the progress even when other people/companies were involved."

Follow-up gaps and no-shows. Complaints focus on delayed responses, unresolved issues, and reps not showing up for scheduled appointments or not completing the work after arriving. Representative review excerpt: "We emailed a couple of times back and forth, still, nothing has been resolved and she no longer responds to my emails (I now have 4 emails sent with no..."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability5.0/10

Timeline reliability is a common pain point in the reviews. Some customers report quick installations and timely inspections, but many others describe long waits for installation, permitting, inspections, or utility activation, along with repeated delays and rescheduling.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Extended waits for activation. Complaints describe long delays between signing, installation, and activation, including repeated inspection issues, paperwork problems, and months without an active system. Representative review excerpt: "I signed up with them May 7th of last year, panels did not go up until August, system was not turned on until January, and they have still not finished..."

Fast work once approved. A number of reviewers say the install itself moved quickly once approvals were in place, and some mention inspection and permission to operate arriving soon after. Representative review excerpt: "The inspection happened not too long after install (and passed), and I had permission to operate a short time after that."

Efficient installation pace. Some customers describe the install as fast and efficient, with the crew completing the work in a short window after signing. Representative review excerpt: "The install of our solar system was fast and efficient."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship6.3/10

Workmanship and site care lean positive, though not without complaints. Reviewers often praise the crew’s professionalism, clean installs, and solid execution, but some report damage, incomplete fixes, or cleanup and site-safety concerns after the job.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Professional, clean crews. Many reviewers say the installation crew was courteous, professional, and delivered a clean system or an overall smooth install. Representative review excerpt: "The installation crew were courteous, professional, and did a stellar job completing a clean system."

Strong install execution. Customers also describe the installation as well done and say the work went through without major problems. Representative review excerpt: "The installation went through without a hitch and I was extremely happy with the whole darn process."

Damage and follow-up fixes. Complaints include installation mistakes that needed repair, such as damage to a wall, wiring problems, or crews leaving a mess or leaving the site unsecured. Representative review excerpt: "From drilling a hole into my wall and having to fight to get it fixed properly to wiring incorrectly causing my 2020 plug not to work and they tried to..."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.1/10

Post-install support and performance receive a mildly positive but still mixed read. Some reviewers say the system performs as expected and that customer service is helpful, while others report trouble getting repairs, monitoring support, or follow-up after the system is live.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Helpful post-install support. A few reviewers say customer service was professional and that staff stayed supportive after the installation was complete. Representative review excerpt: "I did have to call into customer service for a few questions but the lady I spoke to was very professional and nice."

System producing as promised. Some customers report that the system has been generating the amount of solar power stated in the contract and that the install finished without lingering issues. Representative review excerpt: "The installation went well, and the system has been generating the amount of solar power as stated in the contract."

Service and monitoring complaints. Negative reviews mention unresolved repair requests, app or monitoring issues, and cases where customers felt the system or follow-up support was not working as expected. Representative review excerpt: "I’ve sent 2 emails to customer service and spoke to someone that said they would call on Monday to schedule another repair."

Bottom line: Solar.com’s review corpus for LIFT ENERGY CONSTRUCTION is mixed overall, with especially uneven feedback on pricing, communication, and project timing. Reviewers are more positive about the installation crew and some post-install outcomes, but recurring complaints point to delays, billing confusion, and follow-through issues.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (336 Google reviews averaging 4.2 stars), the most recent and most relevant review texts, and recurring feedback themes verified acrossGoogle. Ratings and review excerpts from published review sources. Refreshed as new feedback is published. No installer can pay to change it.

About Lift Energy Construction

Company background from published business information and licensing records.

Also files CPUC records as: Lift Energy.

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.
137
2019
705
'20
2280
'21
2566
'22
1635
'23
227
'24
8
'25
5
'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 Lift Energy Construction

What do customers say in Lift Energy Construction reviews?

We analyzed 234 substantive published customer reviews of Lift Energy Construction in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 6.9/10, 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 Lift Energy Construction installed?

Lift Energy Construction appears as installer of record on 7,500+ 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.