Excite Energy

Take the good with the bad

I believe our solar system is almost complete as of the date I am writing this. The project was scheduled to start on the morning of Momday, 9/21/26 with installing the solar panels. Since we weren't given a start time I email them at 8am on 9/21/26 to find out what there schedule was. I still had not heard from them at 10am so I emailed again at 10:15am. I want to add that my husband took the day off to be here when they started in case there were any questions. At 10:24am I received an email stating they just spoke with scheduling and their crew is coming tomorrow between 7am - 10am. The solar panel installers did not show on Tuesday, the battery installer did, but the batterries weren't delivered yet. It was a rough start and even though I emailed them and requested they just keep us informed, the communication didn't get much better. The county inspection was scheduled and when the county wanted sand to be back filled, Excite took action to supply the sand. Days later when I inquired about where we were in the install process I received an emailstating since my husband was digging the trench and back filling, we are responsible for purchasing the sand. This was a surprise to me and after several emails we finally agreed to provide the sand. There was another issue at hand, and they agreed to correct it, and did. This brings us to 10/4/26, we purchased the sand and have the trench back filled with sand to be re-inspected by the County, but now we discovered another issue and I've emailed Excite. We'll see how this is handled on Monday.

Today, two young technicians came to our home to diagnose an issue with our solar system, and they exceeded our expectations in every way. They arrived on time, quickly identified the problem within about 30 minutes, and explained everything clearly and honestly. Their technical knowledge and professionalism immediately gave us confidence that we had chosen the right company. What impressed us even more was their attitude. They were courteous, patient, respectful, and genuinely cared about doing the job right. They took the time to answer our questions without ever making us feel rushed. It is rare to find technicians who combine excellent technical skills with such outstanding customer service. These two young professionals represented your company with integrity and pride. They are a tremendous asset to your organization, and I sincerely hope they receive the recognition they deserve. As customers, we believe exceptional work should never go unnoticed. That is why we wanted to take the time to write this review. Thank you to both technicians for a job exceptionally well done, and thank you to the company for sending such an outstanding team. We highly recommend this company and will not hesitate to use their services again in the future.

Outstanding company, from start to finish

The Excite Energy team -- led by a very engaged owner/CEO, Heath Kirin -- was great to work with from the start. They listened to our priorities and were highly informative about multiple options for panels and batteries; offered the best pricing BY FAR among four companies that bid (about 15% lower than the next best!); and exceeded our expectations for speedy installation. At our request, they installed the wiring/conduit under the roof and inside of walls for a clean look, at no additional expense. They took care of everything that was needed with PGE, then set up the system operation per our preferences -- so we didn't have to do a thing. (Based on PGE savings, the system will pay for itself in just under 5 years.) A year later, when we had a few questions, Heath responded within minutes. An excellent company that we highly recommend to anyone!

The Excite Energy team -- led by a very engaged owner/CEO, Heath Kirin -- was great to work with from the start. They listened to our priorities and were highly informative about multiple options for panels and batteries; offered the best pricing BY FAR among four companies that bid (about 15% lower than the next best!); and exceeded our expectations for speedy installation. At our request, they installed the wiring/conduit under the roof and inside of walls for a clean look, at no additional expense. They took care of everything that was needed with PGE, then set up the system operation per our preferences -- so we didn't have to do a thing. (Based on PGE savings, the system will pay for itself in just under 5 years.) A year later, when we had a few questions, Heath responded within minutes. An excellent company that we can recommend to anyone!

Best Solar Installer

I received several quotes before deciding to hire Excite Energy. After giving the quotes a thorough review I decided to go with Excite Energy. Having a local company that has experience getting approval with my HOA and PG&E proved to be very valuable as the installation, inspections and approvals all went off without a hitch. I have not experienced any issues and my system has worked flawlessly. Glad I didn’t go with an out of town company that hires subcontractors to do the installation. Every month I get my PG&E bill I’m so glad I hired Excite Energy and installed solar.

Updated review: Following my initial review, Heath reached out and provide a firm timeline for project and inspection completion. The Excite team met that timeline, and communication about the project became more proactive and regular. Based on this improved service, I would recommend Excite to friends and family. Prior review: - TL;DR: I’m left with the impression that Excite overpromises and under delivers, and is not truly concerned for its customers outside of getting paid. I am hoping their workmanship and post-installation support is not commensurate with the customer service I’ve experienced to date. - My project was scheduled for installation on December 8. I was told installation would take 2 to 3 days. - Leading up to December 8, I was told installation would instead start on December 11. No explanation or apology was provided. I was at least reassured it would still be a 2-3 day process. - As of December 17, installation remained incomplete. I was told installation would be completed on December 22 and that an inspection would be completed on December 23. - On December 22, I had not heard from Excite all day. It did not look like work had been done on my project. I called and asked if work had been done on my project. I was told that installation had been completed earlier in the day and that the inspection would proceed as planned. - On December 23, the inspector showed up. Excite did not. I called Excite multiple times and couldn’t get anyone on the phone. I emailed and could not get an immediate response. The inspector left. Heath eventually called me and I learned for the first time that: (1) installation had not actually been completed, even though I had been told otherwise; and (2) the inspection should have been postponed, but wasn’t. Heath took no ownership for the miscommunication about my project completion, the fumbled inspection, or my project generally. He would not commit to a firm plan or timeline to get my installation completed or have the inspection done. - So 2+ weeks into a 2 to 3 day installation, my project remains incomplete. Other than my brief call with Heath, throughout the process I haven’t been provided proactive updates about the prolonged installation time, updated timelines to completion, or really any pertinent information. The job site was also left unkempt on a day to day basis. A waste basket’s worth of debris was left around my property and the interior of my home was left incredibly dirty. - As it stands would not recommend Excite to friends or family.

Great experience!

Great experience with Excite Energy. Everyone we dealt with was professional and they went out of their way to meet the timeline. The install looks great and exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend them to anyone needing solar.

Heath and his team provided great value and service in our solar installation and follow up warranty work when our inverter failed (manufacturer defect). We referred him happily to our family members too. Heath takes his time to answer questions thoroughly and runs his business with integrity.

Additional solar panels to our SFH - Best job by Excite Energy

I strongly recommend excite energy for getting your solar system. They have been very helpful in answering all my concerns patiently and made sure all the processes are executed seamlessly. Colm, who installed the solar, did a very great job. He made sure he concealed the exterior/garage interior piping as much as possible and the job was done with minimal holes to the house. Special shoutout to Jonna/Arianna who helped me from getting all the paperwork/appointments from the start to the last hiccup of getting solar activated going through inspections and PG&E agreements.

The Go-To Company for Solar Energy

Heath Kerin and Excite Energy are our go-to people for home solar. Heath was patient with us over a span of two years, always answering our questions and never presurring us to make a purchase decision. The work was completed a month earlier than planned, was well done and works wonderfully for us. His crew were a delight to work with.

Very satisfied with this company.

I am very happy with the service your company provided. The initial proposal was thorough, delivered to me in a timely way, and inspired confidence in the process. The installation was completed when promised. The work appears neat and carefully done. There have been no surprises.

Solar Project Review-Ecxite Energy

I have not had an easier time reviewing a company. The entire team, from start to finish (and beyond) has set the bar so high! The initial meeting was very productive and professional, and the treatment throughout my solar installation was excellent. There was never a time I felt that my questions and concerns were too much. Even close to a year out from installation, I still get prompt service responses, which is highly valued. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Heath and the Excite Energy team to anyone looking for a solar outfitter. It's been a great experience and my solar production is just as expected.

Excite Solar knows “solar”

We are very pleased with Excite Energy. Everyone was excellent and the overall “aesthetic” appearance our roof and inside garage was better than expected. The process from sales, Solar layout, Solar equipment and installation was done to perfection!

Just began production with a PV solar energy system from Excite Energy. Very happy with the service and installation. They directly handled all aspects of the project and were able to get ours installed in short notice and in time to continue with NEM2.

Great Local Company

Highly recommend Excite Energy. I Used Excite Energy to install extra solar panels on an existing system and update my inverter. The job was completed in a timely manner. Great overall experience.

Excite Energy has our solid recommendation!!

Excellent customer service! We have 100% satisfaction of the job completed and the services we received from the owner, to installers, project manger, and office staff. It's been over a year since our solar install and we are very happy. Top notch company and services!!

Solar Install-Additional Panels

We decided to have Excite energy add additional panels to our existing system based entirely on recommendations and the desire not to deal with big national companies. We wanted to keep it local. There were some bumps in the process but overall Excite energy and their staff delivered the promised results for a reasonable cost. Despite the pressures from PGE timelines for NEW 2.0 vs 3.0, Excite staff remained focused and positive, While providing open communication with me during the whole process to satisfy my concerns. I would recommend anyone local, El Dorado Hills or in Northern Calif, to give Excite a call and talk to their staff on how they can make your solar project work for you.

Excellent System by Professional Installers

I would like to provide a strong recommendation for the recent Generac PWRcell system installed at my residence by Excite Energy. Excite Energy installed a Generac PWRcell solar system with whole house battery backup capability. It includes solar panels, a battery bank, an inverter and an automatic transfer switch, along with a PWRmanager unit which allows for the automatic or manual isolation of two high wattage loads during a loss of utility power. This system has performed flawlessly during power interruptions and is providing solar power to my home to reduce my electrical bill. The Excite Energy team did an excellent job installing the equipment to my satisfaction in a professional and workmanlike manner. The installers were all polite and listened and responded to my special requests along the way. Heath (one of the partners) was extremely helpful in reviewing my system desires and engineering a system to meet my specifications. Unlike many other solar providers, the owners of Excite Energy are engineers who can design systems to meet your specific needs. I do not hesitate to recommend the Generac PWRcell system to anyone requiring a quality solar backup system installed by the Excite Energy professionals. The PWRcell system can provide solar power to your home during an outage when other competitor’s systems cannot!

Very impressed!

Excite Energy was awesome. My daughter recommended them to me and I would recommend them as well. Very customer focused. Employees were all great. Always on time and had my install done in record time. The office personnel were personable and communicated well throughout the process. My quote took into account my needs today as well as the near future. All in all it was totally painless!

We did lots of research and talked with a number of installers before selecting SolarNorcal. The whole process was smooth and enjoyable. Everyone we worked with was pleasant and enjoyable. A very professional installation and we are very pleased with the entire system.

Excellent-Very Knowledgable

Couldn't be happier with the excellent experience we had with Heath and his team! We had existing solar panels and they handled adding battery storage for us. It was a long slow process because we applied and qualified for the SGIP rebate program. SolarNorcal handled all the details of the application/qualification process as well as the installation of the battery storage system. The process of applying/qualifying was labor intensive and required an incredible amount of attention to detail. As far as the actual system installation, the costs and pros and cons of each option were explained thoroughly. We were never pressured to make a decision. Communication with Heath was good. Most of all, however, was the comfort of dealing with someone who has a broad understanding of electricity and solar. So many solar "salesmen" are selling solar with a very minimal, basic understanding of what they are selling. Heath is extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer all our questions and explain in detail the workings of the system. Were there a few little hiccups through the process? Yes, as there are with any project, but Heath was a pleasure to deal with. We highly recommend!!

Rave Reviews for SolarNorcal

I highly recommend SolarNorCal! They are honest, responsive, and very customer focused. Couldn’t ask for a better company to work with. If you appreciate a company who honors their commitments without any hassle this is the company to hire. No third party installers. Employees are knowledgeable, polite, and will exceed your expectations. You can count on SolarNorCal.

Strongly recommend SolarNorcal

We talked to six local solar contractors and chose SolarNorcal because they were the most knowledgeable and gave the clearest explanation of what to expect. They handled the city and SMUD permitting and inspections smoothly and on time. Their installation was excellent. The crew was on time, neat, careful, communicated well, and did great work. Strongly recommend!

AWESOME EXPERIENCE! Trustworthy company!!

After hearing so many nightmare stories about solar companies, SolarNorcal dab Excite Energy was a pleasant surprise. Heath knows his business and was very accurate when figuring how many panels we would need. We never pay over $10/mo and our annual true up is never more than $55. Many people have a true up in the thousands. GREAT EXPERIENCE!

Inverter replacement Sunny Boy SB3.0

SolarNorcal was a pleasure to work with. When my solar system randomly stopped working, I started to look at a few companies that provide solar services in my area in Roseville, Ca. Surprisingly, there were many highly rated solar companies for me to choose from. I received quotes from 4 different companies in the area and SolarNorcal was the most responsive with the best price. As we all know the best price does not mean the best service, Heath at SolarNorcal was extremely knowledgeable and put me at ease. Throughout the whole process Heath continued to communicate with me and was very patient with my lack of knowledge in this industry. This ended up being a 6 week project due to inverter availability and SolarNorcal workload. Once again, Heath communicated everything to me and never left me wondering what their status was pertaining to my project. Many companies tend to prioritize larger jobs while forgetting the smaller jobs like an inverter install, not SolarNorcal. Jeremy the electrician SolarNorcal sent to perform the task also had top notch customer service and knowledge of solar systems. After replacing the inverter the system wasn’t entirely working. They went on the roof and discovered the wiring in the junction box had come apart, creating an arc and burning out. They fixed that as well and didn’t charge me more. In the end I highly recommend SolarNorcal and will continue to contact them for all my solar needs.

Heath is a standup guy, very professional and very hands on. It

We checked out 6 different competitors and several customer references. Nothing but good things and Solar NorCal gave us the best bid to boot!

Good Service, Great Price

We used SolarNorcal to replace our existing solar which was 10+ years old and undersized for our house. They helped size a new system, price it out, worked with our City to obtain the necessary permitting for removal, removed the existing system and installed our new system. We were able to get much more efficiency for approximately same footprint of our older, previous system. I was extremely happy with this vendor who had been previously sourced by my brother to do his installation, as well as my neighbor, all at different times.

Very Satisfied

We are very satisfied with the residential solar panel installation by SolarNorcal (17 panels). I spent much time reviewing potential solar panel contractors to avoid the many potential problems due to poor work. After soliciting and reviewing SolarNorcal’s proposal, I spent an hour on the phone with the owner, Heath, to review my other questions about his company and proposal. The components they bid seem to be some of the best on the market. Despite a shortage of staff due to COVID, the install was completed smoothly and on time. The install crew were friendly and professional. I chatted with a couple of them and they spoke highly of SolorNorcal as a company and employer; I believe that satisfied, long term employees make for good work. I also love the monitoring software for the panels. I highly recommend SolarNorcal.

Honest and Responsive company

SolarNorcal installed a 19-panel solar array in May 2020. They used Panasonic panels and Enphase microinverters. The installation is clean, well designed and all conduit and control boxes are unobtrusive. The crew was efficient, skilled, and respectful of our property. The system was designed to produce peak production of 5.9 kWh PTC, which has not yet been met. So far, the best has been 5.7 kWh, in June 2020. However, the installation is in the Sacramento, CA region, which has had dozens of 100 degree and above days this year. Heat reduces panel energy production. The hotter it is, the less the production. In addition, Northern California has been on fire since August and the smokey sky and layers of ash on the panels has compromised the panels efficiency. I’m hoping that without the extreme heat and smoke/ash conditions, the system will meet the 5.9 kWh design. We’ll see. There have been problems with the Enphase microinverters. Four of the 19 began to fail after four months, due to a software problem. It took Enphase three weeks to finally fix the problem. Not exactly exemplary performance by Enphase. The owner has been very responsive to all my questions. Often, emails are answered within 10 minutes. That’s unusual in the world of customer service. Since the system is only 5 months old, it’s a little early to be handing out glowing reviews, but so far, I’m satisfied with SolarNorcal’s work and I would recommend them.

Heath and his team are great folks! Always available to discuss, very knowledgeable and genuinely want YOU to get the right solar install. I''m an electrical engineer and did my homework before talking to them. They know their stuff and easily explained some things that had me stumped.