Future Energy Savers

Great work Future Energy Savers

I just got my solar panels and a Generic battery from Future Energy Savers. The sales person Briana Brunette was wonderful at explaining everything. The installation was a one day install and the guys were very helpful. The installation happened within 10 days of signing my contract. They had multiple option on how I could finance and battery options. Loved that! I called Generac and they got me all set up on the app. I have to say I didn't think I would be such a nerd about it but love checking my app all the time. My only complain had nothing to do with Future or Generac, but with the county inspectors. The guy at future kept me updated on what was happening with the inspector and I really appreciate that. Every time I call Future they get right back to me within 24 hours, I really like that. Would definitely recommend Future and a Generac battery.

Ultimately a job well done

We explored getting solar a few times in the past but decided to go forward with it this year. The battery storage makes a big difference and we rarely draw power during peak hours even during major heatwaves. Briana was great. She clearly described our options and costs, answered all our questions, and was not pushy in her pitch. The installation process went very quickly. There were a few minor issues that Future quickly resolved. There were some problems with SMUD inspections that required replacing a part for our meter that is no longer manufactured. That delayed our final permission to operate for a significant amount of time. Things are operating smoothly now with no complaints.

Perfect, with no loop holes

We are a bit late to the solar game but so glad that we waited. PG&E was gouging us; the temptation to get some panels and start selling back energy (at a fraction of the price that they force us to pay per kw) was strong. Still, my husband kept turning solar salesmen away. Finally, one of them said the magic words: use your own power. Future Energy Savers is the only company partnered with Generac, the people that make it possible for Americans to go off the grid if they want to. Not only does our system power our home, it also has a "smart" component that knows when to store or sell what we don't use. A representative called us to schedule installation within three days of the agreement. They had availability the same week --sooner than we had, actually. The work was well done and passed inspection easily. They even told us which appliances were inefficient which streamlined our usage significantly. You can leave it to increase your property value when you sell, or take the pertinent parts with you and your house will still be listed as "solar ready". Of course, you don't have to buy a battery set up if you don't want to and it will all still work on the normal principles of selling back solar energy. What makes Future Energy Savers stand out is the OPTION to use your own power or even buy more batteries later since it's totally modular. During an extreme heat wave in the Bay Area some of our house's older wiring caused the dining room light not to work. When Future came out to look at it, they diagnosed and fixed it, free of charge, within 30 minutes. I've been able to speak with someone if I had a random question any time I called. My favorite things so far have been bragging rights for my low bills (or credits!) and using the app, which lets me see what's going on in real time so I can strategize about when to do laundry and what tricks will maximize our efficiency day to day. In '23 we tried hard not to use the air conditioning (bill pictured below). The same month this year that wasn't really a concern (pictured below). So the difference in cost could have been even more dramatic.

We had the most incredible experience with Future Energy Savers. We had a new roof, new electrical panels and 18 solar panels put on our home. They did the entire project so quickly it kind of shocked me. They did the best job of any company around. I have never met a company who works so hard for their customers. We will be using them for ALL of our future plans. 5 starts all the way. Thanks guys. You are the BEST

Met our expectations

The installation crew was very careful and professional while working on the roof and under the house, always willing to answer our questions. The lead electrician was also very helpful and focused on all issues as they came up during the project. Robert in the office was always available, including involving Generac technical folks as necessary. Once up the system started performing as expected. We look forward to continued significant energy savings.

Future Energy Savers awesome review!

We are so excited to say we are solar power equipped due to Future Energy Savers!… We look forward to having MUCH lower energy bills from here on out. The process of getting our system set up took just days and was highly professional. The people that worked with us were honestl and very informed about their product. We recommend Future Energy Saers for your energy saving needs. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Very Informative - Very Impactful

My experience started with a meeting with James. He went in depth about everything from the cost savings, to the system, to financing, as well as my rights as a solar consumer. I felt like I was being educated versus sold. The latter is how I felt during previous conversations regarding solar. Once I made the decision to go forward, I completed the necessary paperwork and submitted the requested documents. I was informed of each next step through out the process. Everyone I have spoken to at Future Energy has been friendly, professional and helpful. The install was done very well. I love the their team takes pride in their work. Down to painting the conduit to match the color of your house. The financing company (Mosaic) that they work is equally as informative. If you take the time to read through the terms, you go over them 3 to 4 different times throughout the contract. On top of that, a rep from Mosaic schedules a call with you to verbally go through all of the terms to make sure you have a clear understanding. I've already started to see my PG&E bill drop by about $130 and that only included about a 2 week period after my install. I can't wait to see my next statement. Who says that about their electric and gas bill?!? What has been most impactful for me so far is having the battery that stores your excess solar power. This is connected to a few primary circuits in my home which keeps all the essentials running during a power outage. The main living areas, internet, kitchen, hall bathroom. I was able to experience the benefit of this just one week after my system was installed. We had a pretty large power outage through a large portion of the city. My neighbor was without power for approximately 2 hours. However, I was not. I was only without for about 2-3 minutes while the system recognized the outage and switched me over to my battery. This is very important to me since I work from home. I happened to be on a work call at the time the power went out. All I had to do is pause momentarily and apologize for the brief technical delay, and on I went with my work. Otherwise, I would have has to reschedule resulting in my work being delayed.

Quick and Thorough

They have an old school, hands on approach which I appreciate and helped me feel comfortable throughout the whole process. We were put into the schedule almost immediately and they installation crew was in and out in 2 days! They were lightning fast and did a great job. We were confirmed with SMUD soon there after and pulling from our solar within a week or two. I would recommend for future home owners.

So far so good

They were easy to work with and got the process down very quick. I had my solar installed within two weeks and the actual installation was done within a day. Explained to me how everything worked, the benefits of solar (use your bill to deduct what's best for you), and they were also patient with me. Recently had a power outage, I went with 4 M4 batteries and they did the job with a household of 3 adult men.

Quality work from a solid company

Every interaction we've had with this company has been top notch. The salesman made a very compelling and informative pitch, install was quick and clean, and follow-up customer service has been excellent. We had a minor delay with the getting the city inspection, and our system threw an error shortly after install, but FES sent us updates on the inspection and fixed the error while they were here with the inspector. Overall, the system's been running great, and I enjoy nerding out tracking out daily import/export of power to the grid through the manufacturer's app . With rising energy costs and instability of the electrical grid due to winter weather, fire danger, or just high usage in the summer, we're looking forward to being able to keep the lights on while saving a bit of money. We couldn't be more happy with the service we've received from Future Energy Savers.

Great Installment

Installation was awesome! The crew were fast and efficient. They provided all I needed for my HOA and I look forward to the energy saving in my future. Thanks Future Solar!

It could NOT have been easier!

I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Future Energy Savers! They helped with roofing, financing and installation of my system with no surprises and no delays. We had several power outages in my area over the summer but the system they sold me automatically took over and worked seamlessly. It is an easy system to program and monitor. This is an honest company and I would recommend them to anyone!

Great solar products and service.

We decided to investigate solar for our home due to the constant SMUD price increases. After several solar product demonstrations and prices, we decided on Future Energy Savers. They were highly recommended and have superior solar products. Generac products are high quality. Future Energy Savers worked with SMUD, our homeowner’s association, and kept us updated on the progress. They are professional, follow through and easy to work with. Future Energy Savers is the best choice for solar!

The system is working fine. We had a few problems with the scheduling but overall we are very pleased. The people we interacted with were knowledgeable and helpful. Pleasant to work with.

It Was Time

It was time to replace our roof and we were interested in going solar. We contacted Future Energy Saver, and they sent us Brianna. She is wonderful. She educated us about solar and what to expect and the costs. The advantage of having them do both the roof and solar is there is full warranty on both roof and solar. Brianna stuffed out heads with information, and on what to expect, and the steps to do both. The roofers came and they were efficient and professional. They made every effort to keep things clean. The solar was installed shortly after, it was installed in one day. Once again very professional and nice. They answered all our question, and we had many. We decided on a battery backup system. We now have the Electric Car Charger in the garage. It was an amazing experience, and we are very happy. I highly recommend Future Energy Saver. It is fun to lookup SMUD and see how little we owe and look at the Generac Phone Ap to see how our solar is doing.

Excellent Family owned business

I knew that the right thing to do was to install Solar at my house. Older house built in 1940. Also, wanted battery back up and had researched Generac. I found James Krohn and Future Energy. The sales process was clear and concise but lots of information to absorb. James took me through the details and took all my questions until the decision was made. The install started a little crazy due to Covid. I was completely impressed when the General Manager called to explain the issue. Once the installation team arrived, it was obvious they were professionals. Wade conducted the install with ease. So surprised that they finished in one day without a hitch. Any follow up questions were handled by the General Manager. Great customer service. Since the installation, my PG&E bill has been cut by over 85%. And I don't have to worry about rolling black outs. Thank you Future Energy. KK

I started off looking for a solar company. I had contacted four of them. Three of them came out did not have proper quote sheets and did not contact me back or were totally lost at what they were trying to sell …..Brianna from future solar came out and it was so easy so clear, I’ve been waiting to get Solar for a while and after signing the contract that evening and then scheduling installation their crew came out in two days and had it installed …… and it’s been wonderful being able to monitor at any time the usage and the generation of solar, having kids and seeing spikes … And asking why the AC is left on helps a lot…. simple things but the best part is seeing the bill in the negative … Being able, to make a phone call or a text to Brianna or call them at the office … they are so easy to contact .. I wish I would’ve purchased Solar a few years ago. I would be farther ahead of the game. Jeff Snyder

Solar Installation, Service, And Review

Our over our experience with Future Energy Savers was a little slower then we expected. Once we signed the paperwork the installation was done within a week or two. However, after that it took over a month to get us on line with PG&E. Not sure if was PG&E's fault or Future Energy Savers? Ones we finally got our inspection it took another two months to finally get on line to finally start monitoring the system with our phone app. To tell you the truth I have no idea what I'm looking at. Installation was done on 11/10/2022, Final inspection on 12/05/2022. Sense then we were trying to get online contacted Generac but was told we were not registered. Finally got online at end of February after several phone calls to Future Savers. Over all Future Energy Savers has been OK with their service. However, we have recommended them to others despite the slow service.

Great Company

I have spoken with over 15 different Solar Sales people over the past 5 or so years. Until recently, I only wanted to know the numbers of each company because we had not decided how long we would stay in this house. The break even is typically 6-10 years, if you sell your home before that point, (if you purchase your system) you are paying for the next owners electricity, so I wasn't a Buyer. Recently we decided we are staying, 2.5% Mortgage! todays rates are back to normal at 6-7%. I met with Future Energy Salesperson Eitan Gershenson, and had a long talk. By this time I had already learned a lot about Solar and we were discussing the fine details of their program and product. I had not talked about batteries with prior sales folks, and Eitan was very helpful in advising about PG&Es NEM 2.0, and the coming 3.0. I have since reviewed how solar credits will change and I thought I disliked my states Elected officials and the PUC, I have even more disgust now. They are disincentivizing the public from buying Solar. To make sense, you really do need to buy a battery, Eitan and the system designers created a great system of 24 panels and an 18kw battery that is working great. I am on a Time of Use Billing and pay a higher rate from 4-9pm, with the battery I use my own electricity suring the day, and well after 9 pm. My battery powers my home from dusk till about 3 am, and I have to buy PG&E electricty. The Installation crew were VERY professional, and fast. Scott, the crew leader explained everything that we needed to know, and placed the equipment exactly where we wanted it to go. We were able to do an interior garage location for our battery and Inverter, they will be out of the weather and can live a little linger as a result. The quality of installation met my very picky standards, (no conduit is visible on my roof!, and the few pipes on the side of the house were painted by the installers to match the house.) I could have spent less money with another company, I have cost this out with 15 companies. Future Energy has a great track record and I know that they will back up any problems that may occur in the future. No person or Company is perfect, this one comes closer than the other I have researched, I recommend them for your needs.

Future Energy Savers Solar Energy Installation

We are happy with our purchase of a Future Energy Savers solar energy and battery system for our home. Mr. Mike Wright was our consultant. His expertise and knowledge helped guide us in choosing a system for our home. The installation of the system with battery backup went smoothly. The system works fine. During recent power outages in our area the battery system worked flawlessly and the critical circuits we selected operated as designed. Our system was installed in late September 2022. We are looking forward to seeing what the savings will be next summer when there is more daytime light.

Solar Installation Review

We had been looking to go solar for a while and noticed that our neighbor had a new solar system. So we ask them questions about the installation. During the discussion our neighbor mentioned that Future Energy Savers was the company that installed their system. So we decided to call Future Energy Savers and scheduled a meeting for the next day. We had a very informative meeting with Mike Wright discussing our energy use and needs, as well as our options for going solar. Mike was very thorough and answered all our questions. After we decided on installation, we didn't wait long for the work to start. The workers were very professional, friendly and finished the installation sooner than we expected. During the city inspections, every thing went well as the Future Energy Savers representative was prepared for the meeting. Overall, from the beginning, we were given a very detailed description of the full process and what to expect. They provided timelines for the initial inspection, installation start date and approximate date for completion. They also set up the city inspection and let us know approximately how long it would take for the city to grant a permit. In conclusion, we were pleased with the customer care, quickness, work, and overall service. Our system is up and running. All inspections passed, and we are enjoying our solar system. Along with the great service and an outstanding solar system, we find that Future Energy Savers was the best company for our solar installation.

Best Experience - Highly Recommend

There are hundreds of companies to choose from, and we did not feel comfortable with many. Through word-of-mouth, some friends recommended Future Energy. We set an appointment for an estimate and had a representative promptly come out to spend several hours giving us information and answering our questions. Here is why we chose this company: 1) Superior customer service and care 2) Top-quality products 3) Family, long-term business 4) Respectful in and around the home 5) Careful and knowledgeable 6) Patient and friendly 7) They do NOT contract out. 8) They honor the Ambassador Agreement. You may pay more than you would with other companies, but you get what you pay for. Additional bonuses: This company also does roof work. If something happens to your roof during install, they can and will repair it. Also, they did not drill into our tiles or put conduits around. The solar panels are black without grid lines. Aesthetically, the solar looks modernized and nice. *Note: PG&E only pays us back $.09 per kw but charges us $.48 per kw. It is difficult to gauge our savings since we got our solar installed in late fall. Now, PG&E has increased our gas by 40% since last year, as well.

Good Design, Customer Service, Level II EV Charger

After meeting with several representatives from several companies, we decided to go with Future Energy Savers, for several reasons. First, we liked the Generac system. Though we ultimately did not get the battery, we like the idea of a system that is ready to upgrade, if that direction makes sense. We also like that the battery which Generac makes can itself be upgraded. We can start small, and add more cells, if we need them, just by plugging them in. And if one cell begins to lose capacity, it doesn't need to be pulled. You can just add on top of it. Future Energy Savers put together a good design for us, which cannot be seen from the street. It is efficient, and looks good. We were treated well, from beginning to end, and when we gave the go-ahead, they were on the job within days, and done by lunch. Now, they crew they sent out to us did make a mistake. The crew was green. But they did correct the error, and we are happy. Here is what happened: Though we had requested that the conduit be run through the attic, it was run across the roof, in the back. When I called to express disappointment, the representative asked for photos so they could better train their employees, expressed regret for the error, said that running conduit across the roof was "not what they do." Then they sent out two men to make it right. They system itself is solid, and it is fun "geeking out" on my energy consumption. They app is useful, though it only seems to work on my iPhone. It has made me far more aware of how and when I use energy, and with the Level II EV Charger they installed, I have been paying a lot more attention to innovations in the car market, in anticipation of my next move to a greener way.

Future Energy Savers customer

The in-home consultant was very knowledgeable about our energy needs. We discussed options and are glad we got the battery backup system. She found us a lender and helped in the application process. All steps in installation, system setup and PG&E permits were explained and monitored through each step. The crew installed the entire system in one day and even painted any exposed wire conduits with the paint I provided. A Future Energy Savers employee met with the city inspector at final sign-off in case the inspector had any concerns. The month after the final inspection our PG&E bill was $9.

Delivered as claimed!

We were very pleased with the process from start to finish. Once approved the installation of our solar was fast and efficient. It is amazing to have a credit with our power company than a huge bill. We are very pleased and would recommend all that Future Energy has to offer.