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Nics Electric Reviews

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

66verified installs in California utility records*
6recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2020first year in county records
7.9/10Solar.com Score · 438 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Nics Electric

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 438 substantive published Nics 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

7.9/10

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

Synthesized from 438 substantive customer review texts (532 published reviews collected).

Google 4.9★ · 532 reviews

Updated September 23, 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

71 reviews speak to this · 68 praise · 3 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.6.6

26 reviews speak to this · 22 praise · 3 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.7.4

200 reviews speak to this · 189 praise · 10 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.6.9

77 reviews speak to this · 68 praise · 8 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.7.7

174 reviews speak to this · 171 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.7.1

104 reviews speak to this · 97 praise · 6 complaints

#87 of 1,089 scored in California by Solar.com Installer Score

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Where Nics 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 County66620205.4 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.

Nics Electric 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 Integrity7.0/10

Reviewers most often describe the sales process as clear, patient, and helpful, with several saying the team explained equipment and system sizing well. A small number of complaints mention expectations not matching the follow-through or project timing, so the category is positive overall but not spotless.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear explanations. Reviewers say sales staff explained equipment options clearly, answered questions patiently, and helped size systems to match household needs. Representative review excerpt: "Their salespeople (most recently Aadi Ahmad) have explained the equipment and my choices clearly and have patiently answered my many questions."

Promises generally met. Several reviewers report that the company delivered on what was discussed during the sales process and were pleased with the resulting project experience. Representative review excerpt: "We looked into multiple vendors and saw they were good and they delivered on every promise made."

Expectation gaps. A few reviewers describe cases where the work stayed within the written contract but did not match their broader expectations for follow-through or project timing. Representative review excerpt: "They do not follow through with complete care of the system and will make sure they stay with in the “contract” and never go above and beyond."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.6/10

Feedback on pricing and financing is mostly favorable, with reviewers noting help identifying rebates, loan guidance, and projects that stayed on budget. Still, a small set of complaints point to confusing documentation, surprise costs, or incentive timing questions, so this area reads as mixed-to-positive.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Budget and rebate help. Reviewers say the company helped with rebate and program details, guided loan applications, and in some cases completed work at the quoted budget. Representative review excerpt: "They also helped us identify various rebates and programs available- they added a car charger to our project at no extra cost."

Clear savings experiences. Several reviewers report meaningful bill savings and describe the project as financially worthwhile over time. Representative review excerpt: "We are thrilled with our new system: we're running primarily on green energy and exporting the surplus to the grid, saving a LOT of money on our electric bill, and..."

Documentation and cost confusion. A few reviewers mention confusing final payment or invoice paperwork, or describe unexpected charges and unresolved pricing questions. Representative review excerpt: "3.) Documentation = 2 stars specifically, Final Payment email is contradictory / confusing and in addition, their Final Invoice is not totaled correctly (showing a Total, which should be shown..."

Communication & coordination

Communication7.4/10

Reviews are generally strong on responsiveness and coordination, especially when a single contact shepherds the project and keeps communication straightforward. The main complaints involve delayed responses or limited notice around scheduling, but those appear in a minority of comments.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear, steady updates. Reviewers frequently say communication was timely and straightforward, and that they felt respected and informed throughout the process. Representative review excerpt: "Communication was always timely and straight forward, and I felt respected in my limited technical understandings of the technology and the processes."

Single-point support. Several reviewers appreciate being able to ask questions through one consistent contact who guided them from start to finish. Representative review excerpt: "I always ask a lot of questions and it was great to be able to talk and text with the same person guiding me through the process the whole time."

Some missed notice. A smaller set of reviewers report slow initial responses, limited notice before visits, or follow-up that felt incomplete. Representative review excerpt: "I’m only giving 4 stars because technician was early and I didn’t get much of a notification."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability6.9/10

Timeline feedback is positive overall but less consistent than workmanship or communication. Many reviewers say installation and inspection steps were handled efficiently, while others report delays tied to scheduling, parts, permits, or activation timing.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Efficient completion. Some reviewers say the crew was prompt and efficient, and that the project finished on schedule or with a minimal installation window. Representative review excerpt: "The field crew were prompt, timely and efficient with installation, and explained and answered any questions or concerns."

Inspections and closeout handled. Reviewers also mention projects moving through city and utility inspections successfully and finishing with a final site visit to confirm everything was in order. Representative review excerpt: "Installers completed the installation/connection of the 2 Batteries and met with City and PG&E inspectors completing the project."

Delays for some projects. A minority of reviewers report long waits between signing and completion, including delays tied to scheduling or unavailable parts. Representative review excerpt: "While their staff is both friendly and knowledgeable, it took them over 3 years to finish a project that was scheduled to take less than 6 months when I signed..."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship7.7/10

Workmanship is a strong area in the review set. Reviewers commonly describe professional crews, careful installation, and solid attention to detail, with only a small number of comments about service mix-ups or a need for a second attempt.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Professional installation. Reviewers frequently praise the quality of the installation, careful design work, and attention to detail on solar and battery projects. Representative review excerpt: "The quality of design, concern for detail and the absolute quality of the installation confirms they are the go to people on the Central Coast for solar and hydronic services."

Smooth crew experience. Many reviewers say the crew worked efficiently, handled multiple components well, and completed installs without major issues. Representative review excerpt: "He handled our solar installation, Tesla Powerwall, and car charger setup, and everything went super smoothly from start to finish."

Occasional service mix-up. A small number of reviewers describe isolated site-care or installation issues, such as a job needing a second attempt or a service being missed on arrival. Representative review excerpt: "The instal needed 2 attempts to succeed but in the end they succeeded"

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.1/10

Post-install feedback is mostly favorable, with many reviewers saying their systems have performed well and that support remained helpful after the install. The main complaints involve warranty questions, service charges, or delays when repairs were needed, so this section is positive overall but not problem-free.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Strong ongoing results. Several reviewers say their systems have continued performing well over time, with low bills and successful long-term operation.

Helpful post-install support. Reviewers also describe responsive help after installation, including clear explanations and assistance with follow-up questions or fixes. Representative review excerpt: "You can tell he really knows his stuff — he explained everything clearly, solved a few tricky issues on the spot, and made sure the job was done right."

Warranty and service concerns. A smaller group of reviewers report issues with warranty coverage, paid service responses, or waiting for parts and repairs. Representative review excerpt: "Despite their website promising a warranty, we were told that didn't transfer in the sale and to get the 10 year old system working at all it'd require thousands in..."

Bottom line: NICS ELECTRIC’s review profile is generally positive, with strongest marks for workmanship, communication, and sales clarity. The main softer spots are pricing transparency and timeline reliability, where some reviewers describe confusion, delays, or post-install service concerns.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (532 Google reviews averaging 4.9 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 Nics 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.
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2020
6
'21
11
'22
38
'23
3
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5
'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 Nics Electric

What do customers say in Nics Electric reviews?

We analyzed 438 substantive published customer reviews of Nics Electric in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 7.9/10, 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 Nics Electric installed?

Nics Electric appears as installer of record on 66+ 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.