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N E R D Power Ca Reviews

California installer. This profile is built from public installation records and published ratings, not paid placement.

194verified installs in California utility records*
2recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2018first year in county records
7.7/10Solar.com Score · 25 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for N E R D Power Ca

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 25 substantive published N E R D Power Ca review texts across every platform and measure what customers actually report. Not a survey. Not a sample. Never for sale.

Solar.com Installer Score

7.7/10

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

Synthesized from 25 substantive customer review texts (28 published reviews collected).

Google 4.5★ · 28 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.9.7

recency-weighted star ratings across platforms

Sales IntegrityHow clearly and honestly the company explains the system, contract, savings, and incentives before you sign.7.0

12 reviews speak to this · 11 praise · 1 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.6.7

2 reviews speak to this · 2 praise · 0 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.6.4

14 reviews speak to this · 11 praise · 3 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.6.5

8 reviews speak to this · 5 praise · 2 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.7.1

9 reviews speak to this · 9 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.7.4

8 reviews speak to this · 7 praise · 1 complaints

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

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Where N E R D Power Ca 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.
Orange County122120186.1 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Los Angeles County61120186.4 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Kern County11020195.5 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.

N E R D Power Ca reviews: what customers say

An independent synthesis of published customer feedback, updated September 28, 2026. Green marks praise, amber mixed experiences, red complaints.

Sales & proposal integrity

Sales Integrity7.0/10

Reviewers most often describe the sales process as informative and straightforward, with several saying the team explained options clearly and set expectations well. A small number of comments raise concerns about door-to-door outreach, so the overall picture is positive with one notable complaint pattern.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear guidance. Reviewers say the team provided detailed information, educational guidance, and clear recommendations during the proposal stage. Representative review excerpt: "We are very happy with all the detailed information and educational service provided from the beginning of the process, Brendan Ganch is very knowledgeable and he guided us trough the..."

Honest assessment. Some reviewers describe the sales approach as direct and helpful, saying they felt they received an honest assessment of their home’s needs. Representative review excerpt: "He also cut through the BS gimmicks and gave us an honest assessment of what our home's needs were and provided his professional recommendation on our best solution."

Door-to-door concern. One reviewer describes an unwanted door-to-door solicitation experience, which stands out as the main complaint in this category. Representative review excerpt: "If you’re knocking on a stranger’s door with a lanyard and a clipboard and your goal is an exchange of goods, money, or information, you’re soliciting."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.7/10

Reviews in this category are limited but favorable, with customers describing the pricing and financing discussion as easy to follow. The available feedback suggests the company explains financial details clearly and some reviewers connect the purchase to noticeable bill savings, though the sample is small.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear financial explanation. Reviewers say the team walked them through the financial side in a clear, easy-to-understand way. Representative review excerpt: "Brendan G was fantastic throughout the process, talking my wife and I though everything from the tech to the financials in a super clear manner, because we're not scientists nor..."

Bill savings context. One reviewer says their electric bill dropped after installation, which they connect to the overall value of the system. Representative review excerpt: "We installed solar at our house and immediately started saving on our power bill, which honestly we could barely afford til we installed these panels."

Communication & coordination

Communication6.4/10

Reviewers frequently describe responsive updates, clear ownership, and helpful follow-through from staff during the project. At the same time, a few comments report difficulty getting callbacks or status updates, so communication appears generally solid but inconsistent for some customers.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Helpful updates. Reviewers say the team kept them informed with updates by text and phone and maintained a clear point of contact. Representative review excerpt: "Robert made sure to reach out to me with updates and the Nerd team was helpful with update text and calls."

Reliable follow-through. Some customers report that staff walked them through the process and followed through on commitments, including later support after the sale. Representative review excerpt: "Walked us through the whole thing, did everything he said he would, and was WILDLY helpful when we eventually sold the house and needed info for the new owners."

Callback issues. A few reviewers report trouble getting returned calls or timely status updates while waiting on work to progress. Representative review excerpt: "I would call them to check on the status of claim and they would say they would call me back, but I would never hear back from."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability6.5/10

The timeline feedback is mostly positive, with reviewers describing efficient installs and successful inspection outcomes. However, there are also comments about delays tied to inspections or unfinished follow-up, which keeps this category in mixed territory.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Efficient installation. Reviewers say the install crew worked quickly and efficiently when the project reached the installation phase. Representative review excerpt: "They installed a 28 panel system and their install crew was efficient and quick."

Inspection success. Some customers report that the system passed city inspection, suggesting the project made it through the permitting and activation steps. Representative review excerpt: "The end result was a professional solar panel installation that passed City inspection."

Delayed follow-up. One reviewer says they had to keep calling to find out what was holding things up while waiting on inspections, and another describes difficulty getting the job finished. Representative review excerpt: "yes some of the time was due to waiting on inspections but had to call several times to find out what the hold up was."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship7.1/10

Reviewers are largely positive about the quality of the installation and the professionalism of the crews. Comments commonly mention careful handling of roof conditions, efficient work, and installation results that satisfied the inspection process.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Roof-sensitive work. Reviewers describe the crew as careful and solution-oriented when working on roofs that needed extra attention. Representative review excerpt: "Drilling mounts into our flat roof was a concern for us due to the risk of leaks but NERD Power had a solution with their special flat roof mount that..."

Professional finish. Some customers say the installation was professional and the final result passed city inspection. Representative review excerpt: "The end result was a professional solar panel installation that passed City inspection."

Quick, clean crew. Reviewers also describe the install team as efficient and quick, with no recurring complaints in this category. Representative review excerpt: "They installed a 28 panel system and their install crew was efficient and quick."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.4/10

Post-install feedback is mostly favorable, with reviewers reporting strong system performance, helpful design guidance, and confidence in warranty coverage. There is one complaint pattern in the broader review set, but the available evidence here is dominated by positive performance and support comments.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Strong bill reduction. One reviewer reports a large drop in their monthly electric bill after the system was turned on. Representative review excerpt: "Our first monthly electric bill with the system went from over $500 to less than $20."

Warranty included. Reviewers also mention systems coming online with long warranty coverage and thoughtful design support. Representative review excerpt: "He came with his team, installed a 22 panel rooftop solar system with a 25yr warranty and it is now up and running."

Detailed energy analysis. Some customers say the team took time to analyze usage and tailor the system design to the home. Representative review excerpt: "He took the time to do a full analysis of our energy usage habits and then designed the most efficient weighted ballast system for our home."

Bottom line: Across 25 substantive reviews, N E R D POWER CA’s feedback is mostly positive, with the strongest marks in workmanship and long-term performance. The main weak spots are communication consistency and some timeline follow-up issues, while pricing and sales transparency read as generally clear in the limited evidence available.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (28 Google reviews averaging 4.5 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 N E R D Power Ca

Company background from published business information and licensing records.

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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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2018
18
'19
8
'20
27
'21
87
'22
57
'23
11
'24
3
'25
1
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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 N E R D Power Ca

What do customers say in N E R D Power Ca reviews?

We analyzed 25 substantive published customer reviews of N E R D Power Ca in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 7.7/10, 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 N E R D Power Ca installed?

N E R D Power Ca appears as installer of record on 194+ 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.