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Next Phase Electric Reviews

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

3,601verified installs in California utility records*
194recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2018first year in county records
8.2/10Solar.com Score · 122 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Next Phase Electric

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 122 substantive published Next Phase 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

8.2/10

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

Synthesized from 122 substantive customer review texts (134 published reviews collected).

Google 4.8★ · 125 reviewsYelp 3.7★ · 9 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.6.7

23 reviews speak to this · 19 praise · 4 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.6.4

9 reviews speak to this · 6 praise · 3 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.7.6

44 reviews speak to this · 40 praise · 4 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.7.2

16 reviews speak to this · 14 praise · 2 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.8.1

39 reviews speak to this · 37 praise · 2 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.8.5

44 reviews speak to this · 40 praise · 4 complaints

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

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Where Next Phase 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.
Kern County2,93213620187.8 kW8.2%See county ranking →
Fresno County270720197.9 kW11.1%See county ranking →
Tulare County2032220208.4 kW15.3%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Los Angeles County791020198.8 kW11.4%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Kings County30420218.5 kW36.7%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
San Bernardino County25620216.9 kW48.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Riverside County22820238.8 kW45.5%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Madera County17020189.3 kW17.6%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Santa Barbara County12120213.5 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Ventura County11020225.6 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.

Next Phase Electric reviews: what customers say

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

Sales & proposal integrity

Sales Integrity6.7/10

Reviewers most often describe the sales and proposal process as clear and helpful, with several noting that representatives explained options well and helped them feel comfortable moving forward. A smaller but important set of complaints says some expectations around billing, savings, or contract outcomes were not aligned with what customers believed had been promised.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear explanations. Several reviewers say the sales team took time to explain options and help them understand the decision before signing. These accounts describe a straightforward proposal experience with little pressure. Representative review excerpt: "Installed with Next Phase three years ago, Carlos Hernandez was awesome in helping us understand everything and making sure we were making the right decision and couldn't be happier that..."

Helpful sales experience. Some customers report that the sales process felt smooth and well supported from first conversation through installation. They describe a team that was responsive and informative during the proposal stage. Representative review excerpt: "I couldn’t be happier with my experience working with this solar company, and I want to give special recognition to Abel, our sales representative."

Expectation gaps. A smaller group of reviewers says the outcomes they experienced did not match what they believed had been discussed up front. These comments center on savings, billing, or contract expectations not matching the later result. Representative review excerpt: "My land isn't producing what they promised; it's just been empty promises after I signed the contract."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.4/10

Feedback on pricing and financing is mixed and more cautious than other categories. Some reviewers describe good follow-through and support, while others raise concerns about billing changes, unclear cost expectations, and uncertainty around incentive timing or refund-related issues.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Billing and cost concerns. Other reviewers describe confusion or frustration around bills, expected savings, or money owed back to them. A few comments suggest final costs or financing-related expectations were not as clear as they wanted. Representative review excerpt: "Everyone that I know that signed up is now going to have to deal with the increase in our bills in addition to so many people that still had electric..."

Unclear timing details. Some reviewers mention uncertainty around electric-company mail or incentive timing after signing. These reports point to gaps in transparency, even when the overall project still moved forward. Representative review excerpt: "The only complaint I have is then I started receiving mail from electric company and wasn't sure which way I should go, as we are trying to be cost effective..."

Supportive follow-up. Some reviewers say they appreciated the help they received after the sale and felt the team stayed engaged. These comments are more about service than detailed pricing clarity, but they do reflect a positive experience for those customers. Representative review excerpt: "Thank you to Greg and Shawn for all of your help and checking in on me and how things have been going, I really appreciate it!"

Communication & coordination

Communication7.6/10

Communication is one of the stronger parts of the review record, with many customers describing clear updates, helpful coordination, and responsive staff. The few complaints mostly involve delayed callbacks, unanswered questions, or frustration when customers wanted faster follow-up.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear updates. Many reviewers say the company kept them informed at each stage and answered questions clearly. These accounts describe a coordinated process with strong customer support. Representative review excerpt: "The entire process was handled efficiently with clear communication at every stage and a strong focus on customer satisfaction They took the time to explain options clearly, answered all questions..."

Hands-on coordination. Several customers describe team members who were helpful during inspections and project handoffs. They say the support reduced stress and kept the project moving. Representative review excerpt: "That is personYou want by your side when the City Inspector is about to make you into an instant-epileptic with a side-salad of PTSD (post traumatic statute-stupid dissonance) Another Profilic..."

Follow-up delays. A small number of reviewers report difficulty getting callbacks or getting questions answered after signing. These complaints focus on communication gaps rather than the installation itself. Representative review excerpt: "Unfortunately I Haven’t Had Any Call Back .."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.2/10

Reviews on timing lean positive, but they are more mixed than the communication category. Many customers say the work moved quickly and permits or installation were handled efficiently, while a smaller set report significant delays tied to scheduling, rework, or utility coordination.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Fast starts. Some reviewers say the project moved quickly from consultation to installation. These comments describe a timely process and a crew that showed up when expected. Representative review excerpt: "2 days after calling Next Phase for a consultation Kyle and his coworker came to our house and determine the best needs for us."

Efficient completion. Other customers report that installation and permitting were handled smoothly and in a short time frame. They describe the company as proactive in keeping the project moving. Representative review excerpt: "Install and permitting was a breeze and we went from planning to installed in a very short amount of time (under two weeks) Looking forward to not paying a True..."

Delay complaints. A smaller group says their projects took much longer than expected, including cases with months-long delays or prolonged utility follow-up. These reviews show that schedule reliability was uneven for some customers. Representative review excerpt: "Next Phase completed the work and hounded SCE for months eventually resulting in the completion of my project nearly two years (!) after signing the initial contract - THANK YOU!!"

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship8.1/10

Most workmanship feedback is positive, with reviewers praising professionalism, courteous crews, and clean work areas. Complaint volume is low, but a few reviews describe installation mistakes or site damage that required follow-up fixes.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Professional crews. Many reviewers describe the installation teams as professional, courteous, and efficient. They also mention clean work areas and solid overall workmanship. Representative review excerpt: "Next Phase Electric did an outstanding job on our solar roof, they were very professional, courteous and did the install and hook up with out any complications."

Careful cleanup. Some customers say the crew respected the home and left the site in good condition. These reviews support a generally positive picture of field workmanship. Representative review excerpt: "Carlos B & Brandon M showed up on time, were respectful, answered all my questions, left the area cleaner than when they got there, in a shorter time frame than..."

Installation errors. A small number of reviewers report mistakes that required return visits or corrections. These comments focus on setup issues and follow-up work rather than routine installation quality. Representative review excerpt: "They installed the batteries at the wrong height so had to come move them, they took about 4 months to finish the install because well I don't know why they..."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support8.5/10

Long-term support and post-install performance draw strong praise overall, especially for warranty help, follow-up, and systems that continued producing as expected. A few reviewers do report later equipment issues or service concerns, but those complaints are relatively uncommon in the review set.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Warranty follow-through. Several reviewers say the company followed up after installation and reminded them they were still covered for future needs. These comments point to solid post-install support. Representative review excerpt: "Next phase reached out to let us know that we were still protected warranty and they would be here for us for any future needs."

Performance and service help. Customers also describe systems working well over time and staff helping with later service needs or documentation. These reviews suggest the company stayed involved after the initial install. Representative review excerpt: "My house runs two AC units all summer long and I run those suckers mid 70s, haven't had to worry abt the power bill."

Later service issues. A few reviewers mention inverter issues, panel service, or questions that came up years after installation. These comments suggest post-install support was not seamless in every case. Representative review excerpt: "A couple years later I had an inverter issue."

Bottom line: NEXT PHASE ELECTRIC’s review profile is strongest in communication, workmanship, and long-term support, while sales clarity is more moderate and pricing transparency is the softest area. The review set includes some complaints about timing, billing expectations, and occasional follow-up problems, but the overall pattern is more positive than negative.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (126 Google reviews averaging 4.8 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 Next Phase 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.
3
2018
146
'19
292
'20
827
'21
1140
'22
827
'23
202
'24
167
'25
39
'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 Next Phase Electric

What do customers say in Next Phase Electric reviews?

We analyzed 122 substantive published customer reviews of Next Phase Electric in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 8.2/10, 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 Next Phase Electric installed?

Next Phase Electric appears as installer of record on 3,601+ 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.