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Owens Electric & Solar Reviews

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

58verified installs in California utility records*
1recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2006first year in county records
7.5/10Solar.com Score · 86 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Owens Electric & Solar

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 86 substantive published Owens Electric & Solar review texts across every platform and measure what customers actually report. Not a survey. Not a sample. Never for sale.

Solar.com Installer Score

7.5/10

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

Synthesized from 86 substantive customer review texts (93 published reviews collected).

Google 4.6★ · 51 reviewsYelp 3.7★ · 42 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.9.6

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

11 reviews speak to this · 6 praise · 5 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.5.4

12 reviews speak to this · 5 praise · 7 complaints

CommunicationHow reliably the company keeps customers informed and answers questions across sales, installation, and service.6.5

39 reviews speak to this · 29 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.7.2

6 reviews speak to this · 6 praise · 0 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.7.4

31 reviews speak to this · 27 praise · 4 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.7.0

15 reviews speak to this · 13 praise · 2 complaints

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

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Where Owens Electric & Solar 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 Mateo County31020063.7 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
San Francisco County16120063.5 kW0.0%below ranking floor (under 250 installs)
Santa Clara County11020063.1 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.

Owens Electric & Solar 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 Integrity6.1/10

Reviewers most often describe the sales approach as straightforward and not pushy, with several saying they felt the proposals were honest and appropriately sized for the job. At the same time, a meaningful minority of reviews raise questions about quote clarity, pricing breakdowns, and how the work was presented.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Straightforward, low-pressure sales. Several reviewers say they felt the company was honest and did not try to upsell unnecessary work. These comments suggest the proposal process was clear and practical for many customers. Representative review excerpt: "If you want someone who is honest, experienced, and genuinely invested in the outcome — Jeff is your guy."

Some customers wanted more detail on pricing. Complaint-oriented reviews describe confusion about how quotes were calculated and ask for more breakdowns of what the work included. A few also say the pricing felt higher than expected relative to the task. Representative review excerpt: "I called to ask for a breakdown of what this work actually involved for the price (since it was quite a substantial amount, and I don't think this is unreasonable..."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency5.4/10

Feedback on pricing is mixed to negative. Some reviewers describe the work as reasonably priced, while others report surprise at charges, deposits, or payment expectations that were not clearly understood upfront.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Charges and payment timing drew complaints. Several reviewers report feeling surprised by the amount billed or by requests for payment tied to unfinished work. These comments point to recurring concerns about transparency around final cost and payment expectations. Representative review excerpt: "He left work unfinished and he will not return to finish job until we pay him $900."

Some customers saw fair pricing. Positive reviews say the pricing felt reasonable for the experience and scope of work. A few also mention that they avoided unnecessary upsells or larger replacement costs. Representative review excerpt: "Awesome electrician and reasonably priced for his experience."

Communication & coordination

Communication6.5/10

Most reviewers describe responsive communication and good follow-through, including fast callbacks, helpful troubleshooting, and useful updates. A smaller set of reviews report frustration with callback expectations or coordination when issues came up.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Responsive and helpful in many cases. Reviewers frequently say the company responded quickly, followed through on commitments, and helped troubleshoot issues by phone or email. These accounts suggest active project coordination for many customers. Representative review excerpt: "He shows up when he says he will, follows through on his word, and genuinely cares."

A few reviews mention poor follow-up. Some customers say they were told they would get a callback or return visit and did not experience the follow-through they expected. These complaints focus more on coordination gaps than on the technical work itself. Representative review excerpt: "Jeff says he will call you back."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability7.2/10

The timeline feedback is strongly positive in the available review set. Reviewers say projects were completed on time and that permitting, inspections, and utility-related coordination were handled smoothly.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Permits and inspections moved smoothly. Several reviewers say the company handled permit and inspection coordination without delays. These comments point to solid scheduling and administrative management. Representative review excerpt: "System design, engineering, permits and inspections all went smooth."

On-time completion was a common theme. Customers also report that projects were completed when promised and that appointments were kept. The evidence here is consistently favorable, with no substantive complaint pattern in this category. Representative review excerpt: "He is very professional, friendly and all projects are completed on time with high quality."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship7.4/10

Most reviewers describe the installation work positively, often noting professionalism, clear explanations, and clean job sites. A smaller number of reviews raise concerns about professionalism or the quality of the interaction during service visits.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clean, careful installations. Positive reviews say the crew explained the work clearly and completed neat installations. Some also mention practical problem-solving that helped reduce cost during the job. Representative review excerpt: "Great explanation of work needed and clean installation of updated outlets."

A few reviews describe professionalism issues. Complaint-oriented reviews focus on unprofessional conduct or dissatisfaction with how service was handled. These comments are limited in number but show up enough to matter in the overall workmanship picture. Representative review excerpt: "Being a client of him I was very put off by his unprofessionalism, all I needed was some assistance and help but that was too much for him to pick..."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.0/10

Post-install support is viewed positively in most reviews, especially when customers needed inverter help, troubleshooting, or quick follow-up after a system issue. There are a small number of complaints about equipment not working or incomplete resolution after service.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Helpful troubleshooting after install. Reviewers say the company helped resolve inverter and monitoring issues, including phone-based troubleshooting and quick technician support. These comments suggest useful after-install service for many customers. Representative review excerpt: "I called Owen's, and a technician picked up immediately and helped me solve the problem in less than 20 minutes."

A few unresolved equipment complaints. Some reviewers report being left with equipment that was not functioning as expected after service. The complaint pattern is limited, but it does show up in the post-install feedback. Representative review excerpt: "I am now stuck with 8 lights that won't work in my outdoor light system."

Bottom line: Overall, reviewers give OWENS ELECTRIC & SOLAR a mixed-to-positive picture, with especially good marks for timeline reliability, communication, and workmanship. The most notable caution areas are price transparency and the clarity of sales or payment expectations, where several reviewers report confusion or dissatisfaction.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (51 Google reviews averaging 4.6 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 Owens Electric & Solar

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.
33
2006
31
'07
6
'08
1
'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 Owens Electric & Solar

What do customers say in Owens Electric & Solar reviews?

We analyzed 86 substantive published customer reviews of Owens Electric & Solar in full. The company's Solar.com Installer Score is 7.5/10, 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 Owens Electric & Solar installed?

Owens Electric & Solar appears as installer of record on 58+ 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.