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New Leaf Electric Reviews

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

700verified installs in California utility records*
10recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2016first year in county records
8.3/10Solar.com Score · 88 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for New Leaf Electric

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 88 substantive published New Leaf 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

8.3/10

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

Synthesized from 88 substantive customer review texts.

Google 5.0★ · 23 reviewsYelp 4.8★ · 65 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.7.4

31 reviews speak to this · 29 praise · 2 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.7.0

25 reviews speak to this · 23 praise · 2 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.7.8

53 reviews speak to this · 50 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.7.6

28 reviews speak to this · 27 praise · 1 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.8.2

56 reviews speak to this · 55 praise · 1 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.7.7

18 reviews speak to this · 16 praise · 2 complaints

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

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Where New Leaf 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 County6161020166.7 kW0.2%See county ranking →
Orange County60020187.4 kW3.3%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Riverside County24020199.5 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.

New Leaf 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 Integrity7.4/10

Reviewers mostly describe the sales process as clear, responsive, and fair, with several noting straightforward explanations and proposals that matched expectations. A small number of complaints mention pressure or concerns about how the sales process was handled, but those appear uncommon relative to the overall praise.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear and responsive sales process. Reviewers commonly say the team was responsive, explained the work clearly, and provided quotes that felt fair or easy to understand. Representative review excerpt: "Eric and the team were responsive and gave me a fair quote for installing a Tesla Wall Connector, along with replacing a breaker to match the new amperage."

Projected results often matched experience. Some reviewers note that the system output later tracked closely with what had been projected, which helped support confidence in the proposal. Representative review excerpt: "A year later, we got our True Up from our utility company and the solar produce almost exactly what was projected, which covered our entire electric bill for the year."

Isolated concerns about sales conduct. A small number of reviewers describe concerns about the way the sales process was presented or handled, including allegations that they felt were misleading. Representative review excerpt: "He took ownership over the situation, I honestly don't think he was aware this salesperson was taking advantage of me."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency7.0/10

Reviewers generally describe pricing and financing as explained clearly, with multiple comments about easy payment options and upfront cost communication. A smaller set of complaints mentions surprise charges or expectations around system sizing and related costs, so this area reads positive overall but not spotless.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Upfront pricing and financing explanations. Reviewers say the company explained financing clearly and made payment terms easy to understand. Representative review excerpt: "They handled permits, explained financing clearly, and finished installation faster than expected."

Payment process felt straightforward. Several comments mention on-time completion and easy payment options, along with communication that helped set cost expectations. Representative review excerpt: "Thanks Eric and Greg Arrived in time , completed on time and easy payment options"

A few cost-related complaints. Some reviewers report concerns about extra charges or about not fully accounting for system output and bill expectations when the project was sold. Representative review excerpt: "Now the charger is defective and I'm told I have to pay $250 for them to swap out the old one for a new wall-mount that's in my possession."

Communication & coordination

Communication7.8/10

Communication is a clear strength in the review corpus, with many customers describing quick replies, clear ETAs, and professional follow-through. There are a few complaints about responsiveness or project bandwidth, but the overall pattern is strongly favorable.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Responsive and easy to work with. Reviewers frequently describe the team as responsive, upfront, and easy to coordinate with from the first quote through the install. Representative review excerpt: "Eric and the team were responsive and gave me a fair quote for installing a Tesla Wall Connector, along with replacing a breaker to match the new amperage."

Detailed updates and follow-through. Customers also mention clear communication during the job, including questions being answered, work being checked, and the site being left tidy. Representative review excerpt: "He addressed all my questions, made sure to check connections and everything was working before leaving and even triple checked the worksite for any trash or left behind tools."

Some coordination frustrations. A few reviewers report breakdowns in communication, including delays or messages that the company was too busy to complete the work. Representative review excerpt: "One week later I receive an email stating New Leaf is "too busy and does not have the bandwidth" in order to complete the job nor could they recommend any..."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.6/10

Reviewers usually report that scheduling was smooth, install timing was reliable, and permits or inspections were handled without major friction. There is one notable complaint about a job being paused because the company said it was too busy, so the timing record is good but not perfect.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Scheduling and arrival were often on time. Several reviewers say it was easy to get on the schedule and that installers arrived when promised. Representative review excerpt: "Very easy to get on the schedule and Nick showed up exactly on time for install day."

Permits and install steps moved efficiently. Customers also mention permits being handled and projects finishing faster than expected or on the expected day. Representative review excerpt: "They handled permits, explained financing clearly, and finished installation faster than expected."

One job was left unfinished. One reviewer reports that the company later said it was too busy to complete the job, which points to an isolated scheduling breakdown. Representative review excerpt: "One week later I receive an email stating New Leaf is "too busy and does not have the bandwidth" in order to complete the job nor could they recommend any..."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship8.2/10

Workmanship reviews are very positive overall, with customers describing thorough installs, professional crews, and careful cleanup. Only one complaint appears in this category, centered on a defective charger and a fee tied to swapping parts, so the general impression remains strong.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Professional, thorough installation. Reviewers often say the crew kept them informed, worked thoroughly, and delivered a high-quality installation. Representative review excerpt: "On installation day, Eric and his electrician kept me informed up to the minute in terms of arrival time, and I was extremely satisfied with the thoroughness and quality of..."

Good guidance on equipment needs. Some customers note that the team explained what equipment would be needed before the installation started. Representative review excerpt: "I let them know of a new EV car purchase and they told me exactly what I would need for installing the level 2 charger."

Isolated service-related complaint. One reviewer describes a problem with a charger and says they were asked to pay to replace a part, which stands out as a site-care or post-install concern rather than a common theme. Representative review excerpt: "Now the charger is defective and I'm told I have to pay $250 for them to swap out the old one for a new wall-mount that's in my possession."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.7/10

Post-install reviews are mostly favorable, with customers describing helpful service when issues came up and reporting systems that performed as expected over time. A small number of complaints mention follow-up costs or performance questions, but the overall pattern suggests generally solid after-install support.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Support when issues came up. Reviewers say the company helped resolve problems in a timely, professional manner after the original install. Representative review excerpt: "Two responded but NEW LEAF electric solved my issue in a timely, professional manner with excellent service."

Performance matched expectations. Some customers report that later utility results tracked closely with the projected output and covered their electric bill as expected. Representative review excerpt: "A year later, we got our True Up from our utility company and the solar produce almost exactly what was projected, which covered our entire electric bill for the year."

A few follow-up complaints. A small number of reviewers mention concerns about service costs or problems after installation, which suggests occasional friction in post-install support. Representative review excerpt: "Now the charger is defective and I'm told I have to pay $250 for them to swap out the old one for a new wall-mount that's in my possession."

Bottom line: New Leaf Electric’s review profile is broadly positive, with especially strong marks for communication, workmanship, and overall project coordination. The main watch-outs are a small set of complaints around sales expectations, pricing clarity, and occasional follow-up or scheduling issues, but those concerns are limited relative to the volume of praise.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (22 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 New Leaf Electric

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.
1
2016
8
'17
36
'18
81
'19
74
'20
78
'21
153
'22
234
'23
32
'24
9
'25
2
'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 New Leaf Electric

What do customers say in New Leaf Electric reviews?

We analyzed 88 substantive published customer reviews of New Leaf Electric in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 8.3/10, 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 New Leaf Electric installed?

New Leaf Electric appears as installer of record on 700+ 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.

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