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Templeton Electric Reviews

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

65verified installs in California utility records*
10recent installs, 2025-26 records*
2019first year in county records
7.9/10Solar.com Score · 28 reviews analyzed

Solar.com Installer Score for Templeton Electric

One score, computed the same way for every installer. We read the full text of all 28 substantive published Templeton 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 28 substantive customer review texts (30 published reviews collected).

Google 4.8★ · 17 reviewsYelp 5.0★ · 13 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.9.6

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

4 reviews speak to this · 4 praise · 0 complaints

Price TransparencyHow well the final price, financing terms, and incentive guidance match what customers were led to expect.6.8

5 reviews speak to this · 5 praise · 0 complaints

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

9 reviews speak to this · 8 praise · 1 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.6.8

6 reviews speak to this · 5 praise · 1 complaints

WorkmanshipThe quality, professionalism, neatness, and property care of the physical installation.7.8

15 reviews speak to this · 15 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.7.1

1 reviews speak to this · 1 praise · 0 complaints

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

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Where Templeton 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 Luis Obispo County651020198.2 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.

Templeton 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 Integrity7.0/10

Reviewers describe Templeton Electric’s sales and proposal process as clear and easy to work with. The evidence in this category is entirely positive, with no complaint pattern showing up in the source set.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Clear proposal experience. Reviewers say the proposal process felt straightforward and different from what they had explored before, suggesting the company communicated its offering clearly. Representative review excerpt: "We can honestly say it was like no other solar option we had previously explored."

Recommendable process. Some reviewers say they would recommend the company for electrical and solar work, which points to confidence in the sales experience and expectations set. Representative review excerpt: "I gladly recommend them to my friends looking for electrical and solar work."

Professional first touch. A review notes an on-time first service visit and technicians wearing masks, reflecting a professional early interaction. Representative review excerpt: "With my first service call to Templeton Electric, they showed up right on time and both of the technicians were wearing masks which I appreciated (I'm in the older age..."

Price & financing transparency

Price Transparency6.8/10

Reviews in this category are consistently positive about pricing being as quoted and no surprise charges showing up in the feedback. The available evidence is limited, but the theme is straightforward billing and clear expectations around final cost.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Price matched the quote. Several reviewers say the final price matched the original quote, which is the clearest transparency signal in the evidence. Representative review excerpt: "Both jobs were done quickly and the price was as quoted."

Repeat-use confidence. Reviewers also describe using Templeton Electric more than once and say the job and pricing were handled as expected. Representative review excerpt: "I have used Templeton Electric twice and each time the job was done right and the price was as quoted."

Extra work without pricing concern. One reviewer mentions added yard work and grading done alongside the project, without raising a complaint about unexpected costs in the cited feedback. Representative review excerpt: "They knocked the job out quickly and went above and beyond with doing some additional earth moving and grading of our yard."

Communication & coordination

Communication7.4/10

Most reviewers describe responsive communication, quick callbacks, and smooth project coordination. There is one complaint about calls slipping through the cracks, but it appears rare relative to the positive feedback.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Fast callbacks and estimates. Reviewers say they received quick responses and estimates, with one noting a callback the next day and another describing a very fast estimate after calling. Representative review excerpt: "Everett called back next day and made time in his schedule for our issue right away."

Immediate follow-through. Some reviewers report that the company came out right away to address an issue, which points to active project ownership after contact was made. Representative review excerpt: "Templeton electric immediately came out and took care of the problem."

Rare communication miss. One reviewer says some calls may slip through the cracks, suggesting an occasional breakdown in responsiveness rather than a broad pattern. Representative review excerpt: "He said that he received many calls a day and that some people “just slip through the cracks.) pretty weak."

Timeline reliability

Timeline Reliability6.8/10

Reviews are mostly positive about installation pace and on-site scheduling, but timeline reliability is slightly more mixed than other categories. A permit-and-paperwork delay appears in the evidence, so the overall picture is solid but not perfect.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Timely installs. Several reviewers describe work starting quickly or moving ahead in a timely manner, including projects that began soon after the quote. Representative review excerpt: "They were able to start almost immediately after giving me the quote and finished leaving me with a professionally installed spa wiring and disconnect."

Smooth install pace. Other reviewers say the installation itself was seamless and that the crew worked efficiently while the project progressed. Representative review excerpt: "Seamless installation, pleasant technicians, quality work (just waiting for PG & E to flip the switch) looking forward to sunny days & doing my part to help save the environment."

Permit delay watch-out. One reviewer says it took a bit to get all the permits and paperwork handled, which is the main timeline complaint in the source set. Representative review excerpt: "It took a bit to get all the permits and paperwork."

Workmanship & site care

Workmanship7.8/10

This is one of the strongest categories in the review set. Reviewers consistently describe quality workmanship, professional crews, and clean, well-executed installations, with no complaint pattern in the evidence provided.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Strong installation quality. Reviewers describe the work as fantastic, seamless, or otherwise high quality, including solar-related projects and electrical jobs. Representative review excerpt: "Fantastic workmanship, fantastic service, good price."

Professional crew conduct. Feedback repeatedly mentions pleasant or professional technicians, suggesting a smooth in-home experience during the installation process. Representative review excerpt: "Seamless installation, pleasant technicians, quality work (just waiting for PG & E to flip the switch) looking forward to sunny days & doing my part to help save the environment."

Responsive on-site fixes. Reviewers also say the team came out promptly to address problems or complete specialized work, reinforcing a hands-on service style. Representative review excerpt: "Everett and his crew did an awesome job for us with a solar array relocation."

Long-term support & performance

Long-Term Support7.1/10

The available evidence on post-install support is limited, but what appears is positive. Reviewers mention the company standing by its work and returning when needed, which points to confidence in follow-up support after installation.Solar.com's composite of published customer feedback, not a customer quote

Stands by the work. One reviewer specifically says the owner stands by the work, which is the clearest post-install support signal in the source set. Representative review excerpt: "Everett is a great guy who stands by his work."

Return service when needed. Another review says the company came out promptly to take care of a problem, which suggests post-install responsiveness when service is needed. Representative review excerpt: "Templeton electric immediately came out and took care of the problem."

Bottom line: Templeton Electric’s review profile is broadly positive, with especially strong marks for workmanship and solid results on communication, pricing, and sales clarity. The main soft spot is timeline reliability, where a permit-and-paperwork delay appears in the evidence, while broader complaints remain limited in the source set.

How this is built: category scores and summaries weigh the company's full published rating record (17 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 Templeton 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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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 Templeton Electric

What do customers say in Templeton Electric reviews?

We analyzed 28 substantive published customer reviews of Templeton 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 Templeton Electric installed?

Templeton Electric appears as installer of record on 65+ 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.