V3 Electric

Beautiful Installation!

My Installation was done in a quick and easy manor - 2 weeks as promised, and hoping to have everything on before summer hits. the sales reps were very honest and straightforward about pricing and contractual obligation.

I started my journey with V3 Electric in early FEB with a sales rep walking my street in Cameron Park, CA. Quite polite and professional with a sales pitch of solar and battery with no out of pocket expense, no loan and no leans on property. So I took the next step and they sent a solar system engineer to talk with me. Talked to Isaac Harrison and decided to get the system to come close to offsetting my PG&E annual true up cost. After some back and forth with the V3 Electric Solar design team and tall maple tree in the front yard the system was installed on FEB 27th. The install team arrived by 7:30 AM to install 13 solar panels, conduit, electrical components, consolidate a couple of breakers in the main panel for the house, and 2 batteries. The solar panel installers Kirill and Kong were friendly and professional. First they marked the outline of where each panel was to go. Then they installed all of the mounting brackets and connected the electrical connections between each panel segment. The solar panels were moved to the back yard for ease of getting up kn the roof. Once all the panels were up on the roof the were connected to the mounting brackets and their electric connectors. The team of A. Sanders and A. Voustaden were at the same time working on mounting two batteries and the necessary electrical components to collect the solar power and either supply the house or the batteries with converted solar power. These two installers were at the house the longest and similarly very friendly and professional. They asked me if I want the electrical conduit run on the front or back roofline which was nice. I opted for across the back roofline so it wasn't visible from the front. That required a considerable amount of extra work on their part. But in the end it was very nicely done. Overall the entire V3 Electric experience was very good.

Fast response with customer support

Great company fast efficient and a+ on better business bureau

Trustworthy company

Z** and C****** knocked on my door and told me about their program that could save me 30% on my bill. I had looked at Solar previously but it was so costly. I liked this option because they simply provided the equipment and I pay a much cheaper price. They got my average rate from 48 cents down to 30 cents! They did tell me it would take 2-3 months to be completed… it took about 10 weeks from start to finish just like they told me. It’s been a smooth process. They have communicated well and the office keeps me updated. They did have to visit twice to complete the install but that’s expected with construction projects. Overall loved the process and I’m paying 30 cents for power now just like they had said!

great customer service

I have had a great experience with V3, everything was quick and professional. They informed me frequently of new project updates. The customer service was very helpful and available.

Self Generation Incentive Program

Really helpful reps with V3, they gave us the information we needed to get ready for the appointment we set. They work with the SGIP in order to make the installs. We were able to look into the program ourselves so we knew what we were getting into before hand. Recommending to my friends.

Very happy

Very happy with my experience with V3. Was skeptical at first but didn’t know about SGIP. Made the process very easy. Thanks Cody!

Awesome!

They have been around for 8 years. Choosing them was a no brainer.

Grateful for V3 installation

We live in Jackson, CA, in Rollingwood Estates, a mobile home park. The park management company did extensive research and deemed them a solid company to do business with. And after reviewing the list of those with the V3 installations, we decided to sign up and are we glad we did, especially after this past heatwave. So far we have not have to paid for any year end PG&E charges. Yea. But PG&E still has to change a $5.00 monthly fee for transmission as of today, anyway. Since then we have seen multiple units installed in the neighborhood. Some folks even had battery backup installed. Not sure of the price. After reading the one star reviews of the company, doesn't sound like our experience. Sad those folks has problems. Some of the features we appreciate are the fact that they took care of all the permits the state requires of any changes to a mobile home, that they will take off the panels when we need a new roof installed and replace them, no charge, and that the system and payments on the system go with the home when we sell. Our sales person is excellent. Jake, thank you for your after-sale service.

V3 Electric Solar Panel System Installation Review

Our experience with V3 Electric began in April 2022. Prior to this time and for a period of approximately 5 months we investigated “going solar” via online videos, reviews of solar companies, solar equipment data sheets, NEM details, our utility energy statements, etc. At our request, a V3 energy consultant visited our home and spent more than 2 hours describing the proposed solar panel system and answering our many questions. At no time were any “pressure tactics” employed or exaggerated performance claims made. We appreciated the consultant’s professionalism, liked what we saw and decided to move forward. On April 20 V3 Electric sent an LOI for the proposed system ($0 installation cost / fixed monthly price / 25-year contract). From that point on every aspect of the process (proposal verification, drone survey, system design, permitting, installation, inspection, interconnection with the local utility and permission to operate) was conducted promptly and without issues of any kind. V3 Electric kept us informed of process status, what to expect and anything needed from us. The service technicians arrived on time for each visit: panel installation June 8, electrical equipment installation June 29, and final inspection July 13. All installation work reflected attention to detail. On July 17 we received permission to operate from our utility (PG&E). We are very satisfied with V3 Electric and happy we chose them as our energy provider. In preparing this review my wife and I tried to identify V3 Electric deficiencies or shortcomings that could be eliminated or improved, but we can’t think of anything. If we had to do this over again, we would choose V3 Electric.

Excellent experience

I’m skeptical of most door to door salespeople, and tend to say no thanks. I had been interested in solar, but I was rebuffed by 2 solar companies when I said I had a tile roof (the guys that station themselves at Costco and Home Depot). I decided I would listen to my now representative- who explained the system. Immediately I thought, this is too good to be true. Having gone through a major remodel, I wasn’t prepared to finance a solar panel system. My rep, KaVell Jenkins was patient as he explained V3’s model for installing the system. I conferred with my son, who shares my skepticism. KaVell came back to talk to both of us, bringing his compatriot Tyler, who went into depth. Once we understood how they make their money, we were sold. I wanted to get a system before NEM3 took effect; where PG&E is going to charge $6/size of system for the inverter charge. My unit at nearly 7Kwh would be an additional $42/month, but I’m under NEM2 which is a flat $10/month. I was seeing my kWh charge going up; within 3 month it went from 21¢- to42¢/kWh. It makes sense. So I was able to get 22 panels and a larger panel box (usually a $6K upgrade) installed - free. They own the system (as of now) and monitor the panels. I’m paying V3 for my electricity now at a flat rate, with a minimum rate increase of 1.5%/year. My highest bill in 25 years will still be LESS than my electricity bill NOW. PG&E has another huge rate increase in 2023 planned to cover the cost of the fires. As far as customer service, it’s been excellent. I’ve had my questions and concerns answered immediately. They guided me through every step of the process. I read through every inch of my contract, and I feel confident I made the right decision. They inspected my roof thoroughly, showed care and concern for my property. I now have my system up and running, using the sun to run my hot tub! I have the option to buy my system too, which I will purchase at some point. Their model though, allowed me to install a system without having a lien on my house and and get the NEM2 rate while I still can. It’s a local company too, based out of Sacramento, always a plus. I’m very happy with everything and I’d recommend them if anyone is considering solar but balking at the cost of purchasing a system .

Great Job V3 team!

My solar install

The process seemed was very quick. I was informed by email at every stage. Survey complete, design complete, permits complete, install scheduled, inspection complete..... super easy. And now, average Edison statement is -$$$. All in all, easy quick, efficient. I was referred to them and I'm beyond happy

Energy independence at a reasonable cost

V3 took care of the entire process. Got 2 tesla powerwalls with my panels and went with v3 solar's plan. Decided not to buy because I personally don't have the income, nor can I afford the cost. V3's plan works great because they take all the responsibility out of owning the system. They monitor the performance and handle the upkeep of the system. Great service.

Love watching my PG&E bill go down

I’ve had V3 for a little over a year now. My sales rep was really great from the start, but when I needed some answers it was kind of hard to get a hold of him. I called the office to get some help and their team was really helpful. I guess I understand some people get busy - would still have been nice to hear from my rep, but the people I talked to in the office were professional and followed up and promptly updated me throughout the entire process. Overall, my PG&E bill’s the lowest it’s ever been and my system's maintenance is covered for the full terms of my agreement.

Wonderful Experience

I just got my true up bill and it was a credit, woo! I went with the PPA option, which I originally thought purchasing was the best way to go.... however, I couldn't benefit from the tax credit, anyway, and oh my is solar expensive! Why would I spend my hard earned money on this when I don't have to. Just pay for what you use, it's cheaper than PG&E, and don't worry about the maintenance of the equipment? Score! Unlike other programs I looked into, there is no lien on the home, either. I suggest you call V3 and see what they can do for you. Stop letting PG&E make you pay them for their mistakes!

Very knowledgeable and great solar service

Highly recommend working with this company. They've made going solar informative and easy. Great company mission and purpose. We're already seeing monthly savings!

Deborah Birchfield

very nice people to deal with