Kota Energy Group

Fair and reasonable

Received a few quotes and Kota was very competitive. Worked with Nick Wilcox who assisted through the process. Installation was quick and is up and operating just waiting for the savings.

Wonderful customer service! Happy solar customer!

I was a little curious about solar but assumed it was too expensive. However, when our friendly representative from KOTA (Jake Rodgers) visited our door and mentioned that the federal solar tax credit was extended, I decided to sit down and learn more. I am glad I did! Jake explained the process, benefits, and financial breakdown very well and answered all my questions. He was also patient when I asked him to come back in a few days, so I had time to get other quotes. After doing more research and looking at competitors, I decided to move forward with KOTA. Throughout the whole process, Jake kept us up to date and answered questions, stopped by for all the key steps, and was courteous and professional. The whole process was surprisingly quick, and it now feels great to be generating solar energy for less cost than I was paying the utility company. We highly recommend KOTA Energy for your home solar. I can’t imagine a better customer service experience, and the product and installation are top-notch.

Awesome staff,great service

Initially I had connection with solar staff named Jake, who is very friendly and nice.and worked with his whole crew members was excellent good service.

Superb Customer Service

From day one, it was a pleasure working with Taylor Blackmore at KOTA! He was extremely responsive to all of our questions and concerns, and took time to work out the best pricing and equipment available for us. Everything went so smoothly, from quoting, to install, to "flipping the switch," and we love seeing the savings on our monthly energy bills. Can't recommend them enough!

Good Experience Overall

Pablo was great to work with on my solar project. He was prompt, friendly, and took the time to follow up each step of the way.

Mario Biino at Kota Energy Solar ROCKS!

Mario Biino set expectations when going through our solar proposal, and our experience was exactly as he said. Once, they reviewed all the electrical work, attic, etc. there was hardly any more time on my part except being at the house when they were at work. Kota Energy group was thorough in assessing my roof which they recommended getting replaced by CalPro Roofing, I've been holding off replacing my roof since there haven't been any issues, but I'm glad to get this off my list too. We got everything that was promised. The installation and new roof look great, the crew members were very professional and cleaned everything after it was complete. I was amazed that the installation of the new roof took two days and the solar one day, great crew and hard-working staff! I recommend Mario Biino and KOTA to anyone looking for a quality solar installation. Mario is very thorough and very helpful with all my annoying calls/questions, he is very patient!

The Best Solar Guy

Jay Pollock is our guy. I talked to other 7 solar companies and I think is the best guy to talk to about Solar. He really explained it well how solar works and base on our energy consumption how many we need. Out of 8 companies he gave us the best deal. He keep his promise and he always follow up with you in the process. If you want the best service contact him.

If you want a quality solar install, use Jake Cosley with KOTA!

Jake Cosley set clear expectations when going through our solar proposal, and followed through with his word. There were no surprises, besides realizing that we could actually cut our electricity bill in half! We got everything that was promised. The install looks great, the crew members were very professional and cleaned everything after it was complete. Jake's customer service after the sale is unmatched, and he made sure to answer all of our questions throughout the process. I recommend Jake and KOTA to anyone looking for a quality solar installation with no surprises!

It is like flying first class, thanks to JP Morgado at Kota.

JP Morgado from Kota Energy has been amazing to work with and made the experience for getting solar a breeze. He answered all our questions and made the process so simple for us, keeping us informed of every step of the way. When we had our roof inspected by Kota to insure solar would work on our home, he was there to make certain everything went smoothly and I was happy with the procedure. The day of the install, JP arrived with the crew making sure everything went ok and any issues or questions I had were answered immediately. We have been so impressed with JP’s professionalism. In fact everyone we have come in to contact with from Kota energy has been so friendly and professional, the guys who did the installing of the solar panels and ran the cables went out of their way to insure I was completely satisfied. I have worked with a lot of construction crews and this group are the best I have ever seen. They even replaced my existing cracked roof tiles with spare ones I had. After they install the panels and completed the work Kota energy submitted a request with the city for inspection and within 48 hours we had our inspection and passed. During from start to finish JP kept me informed and made the progress so easy. Our whole experience with Kota energy and JP has been top notch. I would definitely recommend you contact JP if you are interested in getting solar or have any questions, it’s like flying first class when you choose JP and Kota energy.

Pablo did a great job for us.

We just got solar installed and activated. And now the app shows the production of each of our 16 panels. We knew very little about the various companies that contacted us when we reached out to get bids. But Pablo Avila of KOTA Construction was the first to come to see us; understood our desires, and gave us sound advice on what to prioritize and how to make buying decisions. We talked to and received bids from several others; and Pablo and KOTA were the best and we think the best value. Pablo explained the process; it went just as he said. The engineer that created the drawings was knowledgeable and helpful. The installers were extremely professional and courteous. We had a couple of issues (on our part) that Pablo and KOTA helped us work through. All is good now and we would recommend KOTA and especially Pablo Avila.

Concord. Excellent company. Kota's the best.

I'd gone through 7 to 8 different solar companies and I chose Kota. I worked with Jake Rodgers who gave a presentation with my daughter and son-in-law present. All my questions were answered thoroughly and repeatedly by Jake until I understood everything. Not once did Jake ever say, we've been through that before. Jake was gracious, patient, polite, kind and respectful. Once my decision was made, there were five guys who installed the racks and panels. The electrician, Kalil (sp?) did an excellent job installing the enphase combiner and upgrading the electrical subpanel. Again, Kalil answered all my questions with patience. Kalil's work looked aesthetic (eye-pleasing) and pristine. The four guys (one I remember as Jorge) installed the racks and panels beautifully. If anyone is considering going solar, I highly recommend KOTA and ask for JAKE RODGERS. I also want to thank Austin for his input and approval. Don't forget, you'll get a 26% federal tax credit. You don't pay federal income tax the year you install your solar.

If you're looking into solar, go with Jake and KOTA!

Jake Cosley was knowledgeable, efficient, courteous, and helpful w/ Q&A's during the initial meeting; as well as appreciated continued service throughout the process.

Stoked on Solar !

A couple months ago Jake Wright knocked on my door. He was nice, personable, honest and easy to talk to - not your typical door to door salesman. We talked briefly about Solar, something I was already interested in adding to my home, and set up a time to learn more about Kota. In our initial meeting, Jake walked me through the process and answered all of my questions. I was impressed by Kota and how easy the process seemed. Jake said he would be there every step of the way to help with the process, and I trusted his word. Everything went super smooth from site visit, design, permitting, to installation. I am now happy to say my home is running on renewable energy! The entire process was completely painless, quick, and required very little of me. I am very happy with the outcome and would recommend Kota to any friend or neighbor looking to go Solar!

Great experience going solar. Saving money, saving the planet!

Great experience with Kota. Super easy process, great product and Ray and team made it all work seamlessly. Amazing how fast they made it all happen! Thanks gang!

We worked with Taylor Blackmore and he was fantastic.

We worked with Taylor Blackmore and he made the process so easy. It was effortless for us to get set up, save money on our energy costs and help the environment in the process. We couldn't be happier. The system runs perfectly. No regrets at all except we should have gone solar a long time ago. Five stars!!

Mario @ Kota Energy Group

My experience with Mario Zinzi and the team at Kota Energy Group was great. Start to finish they took care of business. I was actually becoming friends with the 2 installers (who were very meticulous and detailed in their work) but then they were done! In the meantime, following Mario's check-in visits, I've come to know him well and appreciate the persistence he showed when signing me up as a customer. Thanks for the great work and I'm excited about not having to pay PG&E any more money!

Solar Panels

The sales representative that worked with us was very knowledgeable about the product and was able to explain the complete process. He did all the paperwork and dealt with our HOA for approval. The installation process was carried out the without any interruption or inconvenience of our daily routine. The workers cleaned up when they finished and gave us a thorough briefing on how to turn on the system once we got approval. The sales rep has stopped by to give us an update on the approval process.

Great Experience

My wife and I had a great experience purchasing solar from Kota. We enjoyed working Ray. He was knowledgeable, responsive and easy to talk to. I never felt he was pressuring us into anything we didn't need. I am confident that Ray helped us choose an appropriate system that was correctly sized based on our energy usage. Installation was completed without any issues and I felt good that the crew knew what they were doing. The installation was completed by Kota employees rather than contractors, which I believe is hard to find in the solar industry these days. The whole process was super easy and straight forward. Kota had our system turned on much faster than I was expecting. I've had other family members use Kota for their solar installation and were just as happy as we are. I will be recommending Kota to anyone I know interested in getting solar installed.

Excellent experience with Kota

We recently had Kota install an 18 panel system. Pablo Avila was the Kota rep and he was very informative about the process as we considered going ahead. He researched our current PGE spending and clearly laid out the costs and benefits. We decided to install the system and Pablo was with us every step of the way. Kota actually finished the project earlier than the time estimates that Pablo gave us. There were no surprises and we were very happy with Pablo and Kota

Fantastic Experience!

Our experience with KOTA was just incredible. When Pablo just showed up at our door one day my first thought was to send him away. But after we started talking I am sure glad I didn't. I have always wanted solar at my home but never knew exactly where to start and how much of an investment it would be. Pablo quickly showed that we would immediately save money on our monthly bill and there was no upfront investment required. Things moved quickly and within 4 weeks (!!!) we had everything installed and operational. Pablo went above and beyond to help us along and befriend us, even bringing fresh eggs from his own home chicken coop! Absolutely can recommend KOTA and especially Pablo if you are looking for solar installation in the East Bay.

Professional and Responsive

We had been thinking about installing solar for years but the process seemed so opaque so just never got around to it. Then one day, KOTA showed up at our door step. I never take solicitators but Rae Dallett seemed like a really good guy so I was willing to listen. Rae provided me with information about how solar would work at our house and I was able to verify all of it. He also put me in touch with other recent customers. Rae was extremely patient as I did my due diligence and answered every question asked about the process, financing, type of panels and what to expect. KOTA’s 25-year warranty backed by Solaria’s 25-year warranty gave me additional confidence. I’ve been happy with my solar installation experience with Rae and the KOTA team. Every KOTA employee we encountered has been very professional and knowledgable. Best of all is having Rae as the one primary point of contact with KOTA, and who is very responsive.

Excellent - highly recommended

Rae and Pablo did a great job explaining how the process worked. I also checked on a lot of things myself. You can look at the cost of the solar installation and compare it work others in the area and their cost was below average. They use the Enphase micro-inverter technology which is high quality and state of the art. The installation and inspections were faster than I expected and very smooth. Rae has done a great job of making sure every step of the way was successful. I highly recommend Kota.

Excellent service

I chose KOTA Energy Group for my solar installation because they installed many systems in my neighborhood. Pablo Avila was an energetic and skilled representative. He was very attentive and answered all questions thoroughly (and patiently). The KOTA installation was smooth and ahead of schedule. I recommend KOTA (and Pablo) without reservation.

Excellent Service

Going solar with KOTA has been a pleasurable experience because Jake Rodgers and the rest of the KOTA team were always timely, efficient, pleasant to be around and courteous. This has genuinely been the best all around experience buying/doing anything that involves service! Khalil was especially on top of things and knew exactly what he was doing when it came to the install. The install team did not waste a single minute while they were here.

Great experience!

My wife and I needed to add to our energy production since adding a car charger and building an ADU (in law unit). We chose Kota because they were flexible enough to allow their system to work in tandem with our existing system installed in 2004. As it turned out, our limited roof space made it necessary to just remove and replace the old system for much improved efficiency. Our Kota rep, Pablo Avila, did a super job in guiding us through the process. He was always available to address our questions and get through any delays. He also went above and beyond to arrange for our old panels to be delivered to our church where they could continue to help the environment. The installers were able to adjust the layout of the panels so as to get maximum sun exposure and set backs from the eaves for gutter maintenance. 5 months after install everything is working great!