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stan witnov

7 months ago

Though not every day in a row, my wife and I recently went through a solar panel upgrade to our home. Usually these construction projects have a variety of problems that tend to suck up decision making time from both sides. On this particular project, (supervised by the Action Energy owner), it was the smoothest of all of our projects (20+ across the last two decades). Wow! Really Smooth. The 1st part was joint participation between Action Energy and Action Roofing. Rather than install solar panel holding brackets into a roof with slightly less than 10 years of future usage, we decided to replace the two roof areas where Solar Panels would be located (My Wife and I plan to live here until we die). The roofing went smoothly: Action Roofing’s supervision and work quality (and cleanup) was excellent. And, they coordinated in a timely fashion with the period of time that Action Energy needed to install their brackets (after the roof was bare but before any new roofing material was put down). Bracket installation took a few days, and Action Energy workers were diligent about arrival time, hard working, and meticulous about cleanup (both daily and at the end of bracket installation). Intermittently, smaller tasks occurred: Wall battery was installed; wiring and wiring pipe protection installed; battery hook up and Power Company (SCE) installation sign-off. After Action Roofing completed the roofing project, Action Energy came back to attach and connect the actual solar panels. We are quite pleased with the result: looks like we’ve reduced our electric bill by half (based upon last 3 months where the days are still relatively short), and we’re surprised how much power is generated when its foggy or cloudy. Kirk and his workers deliver. —stan witnov

Lydia Strack

7 months ago

Kyle and team were amazing! So easy to work with, friendly, professional, responsive, and accountable. I'm so glad I chose to go with a local company instead of the contractors Sunrun wanted us to use. We bought a house with leased solar panels from them and needed to redo our roof. After going through a logistical hell and back trying to figure out who was going to do the solar panel removal, I'm glad I went with my gut on picking them. They even had the best price! He addressed my concerns and catered to my needs. Was so easy to schedule and reschedule with due to the storm pushing our roofing schedule behind. His team showed up on time, were professional, and did an amazing job. Would recommend them 1000%!

Karen Monkman

8 months ago

Three months in and everything is great. Kirk stayed on top of installation in November, completed in time for the 2025 tax break, and it has been working perfectly since. Highly recommend!

David Lumley

8 months ago

Action energy has put two complete systems in for us at two different homes. Both have been a great successes, Action and Kirk Mueller,the president, can handle the whole job from evaluation, costing panels, inverters, storage batteries, installation, service, and management -we highly recommend them and can’t tell you how great it is to have dependable power, especially here in California with all the challenges the power grid has and the numerous turn offs.

Scarlett Eckert

9 months ago

Excellent service and timely installation. Staff very easy to work with.

Steve Worzman

1 year ago

Action Energy designed and installed a first class system on my home that would have otherwise been a botch job by other solar companies. The strategy of the installation preserved the aesthetics of my new metal roof while optimizing power generation and storage. All at a fair, market price. I am a DIY homeowner with construction and engineering experience. Everything I do for my home, I do right with aesthetics in mind too. I researched a lot of solar systems, tech, and companies. I never had to guide Action Energy to do their install to my standards. I supervised all of it but found their experience and desire for excellence met or exceeded mine. Any minor tweaks I wanted, they accommodated willingly. The install is as good as it gets. Kirk, who is the driving force and brains behind Action, is the gold standard for contractors (not to mention individuals). He always returns my calls in a timely fashion, listens patiently, educates when necessary, offers great solutions, and gets it done promptly. His word is good, and he doesn't forget. My system is about 11kW with 4 Tesla batteries. A "backup switch" installed on the meter at the main electrical panel puts the entire home on solar. This means no wiring to a separate sub-panel for only essential loads. It avoids added labor and material cost as well as having to mount a sub-panel box somewhere. If you think there will be a long outage, it's your option to extend battery power by turning off breakers for unnecessary loads (e.g., spa, pool, etc.). The batteries are designed with the inverter built-in - i.e., one attractive unit. No separate inverter box on the wall. I couldn't be happier with the system, the install, and my relationship with Action.

Carol Vernon

1 year ago

Quality work, knowledgeable, delivered as promised, would recommend them to anyone.

Dawn Mitcham

1 year ago

Action did my roof and solar install. They did a great job of keeping me informed of the steps, especially when my battery was delayed due to manufacturing delays. They did a great job of managing the permits and items with the city and provide a very comprehensive tutorial on the solar panels and battery monitoring with the app.

Stu Claassen

1 year ago

Action Energy provided excellent service, with all of the technicians showing that they were well qualified. It took 6 months for the final installation but only because the electrical company (Edison) was very slow with the approval of the Tesla backup switch. Everything Action did was top-notch and great to do business with.

Pierce Dunn

2 years ago

Consistently professional, competent and communicative. Cannot recommend them more highly!!!

Richard Emerson

2 years ago

We needed a battery backup for our previously installed solar system. We contacted several solar companies in the area and had not found one we either wanted to work with or one that was available to do the work this year. When we contacted Action Energy, we were initially impressed by Kirk's willingness to fit us into their busy schedule. We met with him at our home and he was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and someone you knew you could work with on a project such as this. We requested a project quote from Kirk (Project Engineer) and also found that their price was better than another quote we had received by a significant amount. We signed up with Action Energy to install a Tesla Powerwall and integrate it into our existing solar system. When the installation team arrived and Kirk explained what was going to occur over the next few days, we were expecting the same old level of service that we receive from so many services companies that already have got your money. To say the least, we were blown away by the quality, professionalism, and work ethic of Kirk, Ben, and the entire Action Energy team. Their attention to detail, pride in workmanship, and customer service was so much more than we expected. They did what they said they would do (but much better than expected) and they finished on time. They took the time to relocate some of our older electrical panels and conduits to make everything look much more organized so our home electrical system looked very integrated and not as if they came in a just added their equipment to our existing equipment. Our experience with Action Energy is probably THE BEST experience I think we ever had when it comes to home improvements/repair. I can't stress enough that you will get an above and beyond experience if you use Action Energy!

Tom Moldauer

3 years ago

Having both operated a residential solar energy company and worked with solar power charity organizations over the last 10 years, I have a high standard for solar installers. Action is great... they installed 10kw of solar generation and a Generac battery system for us. The installation was timely, professional, and faultless. They took the time to think through every detail including placement of system components and aesthetics. In addition, they work closely with Action Roofing, who brought the skills to picture-frame our tile roof around the panels. All of the Action team have been very professional and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend them for any solar/battery project.

Stan Tabler

3 years ago

Quick and professional service.

Jon Maguire

3 years ago

I've only gotten solar panels once so I don't have anything to compare against, but I found Action to be knowledgeable, professional and high quality workmanship. They had a competitive quote and a design that really took my preferences into account. Other quotes were more generic and inflexible. The overall project especially the permitting and inspection processes took quite a bit longer versus the expectations set out at the beginning. I think that was mostly outside action's control but I would tack on extra months to the estimate and set a range of possible timelines.

Mark Levy

4 years ago

Kirk and team were amazing. Good communicators. Easy to work with. Resulting product was beautiful and functioning perfectly.

Ron Hirst

4 years ago

Excellent advice, clear price quote, and thorough follow up on permits and scheduling enabled their install of LG panels and Generac battery system in Apr. 2022.

Jake Adams

4 years ago

Great transparency and communication. Team was extremely organized and friendly. Would work with them again.

Doug McKenzie

4 years ago

Alex was super helpful, facilitating the process at each step and taking time to explain what was going on so we were never in the dark 🙂

David Ball

4 years ago

Outstanding experience. Alex & team were thoughtful, responsive, and meticulous. The few problems (none of them a result of anything to do with Action Energy) were handled quickly and effectively. I'd unhesitatingly recommend them.

Casatele Casanueva

5 years ago

Kirk and the whole team were great to work with. They made the whole process very easy.

Gordon F

5 years ago

I have a challenging house in many ways. My house has a red tile roof, so maintaining the integrity of the roof in terms of waterproofing, aesthetics, and avoiding damage to adjacent roof areas was paramount. I also have a challenging electrical layout in that I have a 400-amp panel on one side of the house and a large sub-panel all the way on the other side, with essential loads on both panels. Add to that a whole-house lighting system that meant I had a very large number of essential loads. I received bids from several solar contractors, and I chose Action Energy not just based on price but also on Kirk's nerd-level knowledge of the pros and cons of the available brands of equipment. This guy is the Roger Federer of solar; he knows his stuff. Every aspect was implemented with care. The close association with Action Roofing meant that that aspect was done right and coordinated well. The Action Energy electricians were fantastic. Extremely detail-oriented, they did a super-clean installation. And Action Energy did not nickel-and-dime me even though the number of my essential loads grew quite large and the County imposed an extra requirement at the last minute. Action honored the original quoted price. I couldn't be happier with Action Energy. These are the folks you want to do your solar project.

Joe Finegold

5 years ago

Super responsive! Work was completed a few hours after my text message asking if they could do it. Professional installation by professional friendly electrician. Thanks!

David Jones

5 years ago

Action by far does the best work and customer satisfaction.

daniel huff

6 years ago

Very happy with all aspects of the job. A few minor issues have come up with the equipment, but all equipment is under warranty and replaced in a timely manner. Thanks again for a great experience.

Greg Chittick

5 years ago

They did a great job. Very profesional, the team members all knew their stuff, Alex was very responsive. Would recommend.

MarkP

6 years ago

I had a great experience with my solar roof and battery backup project. I was educated, kept informed throughout the process, and am very happy with the installation.

Ned Nash

6 years ago

Could not have been a more positive experience. Communication and explanations timely all along the process. Price was reasonable and quality of work good. Staff was beyond excellent, clearly well-managed and taken care of by management. Only hiccup was SCE response time, which was, of course, beyond Action's control. Already recommended to neighbors and friends.

Julie Miller

6 years ago

Working with Alex and the Action Energy team was great. Very courteous and professional. Will definitely contact them again.

James

6 years ago

Kirk and his team deserve a 6 out of 5 rating as they worked diligently and professionally to obtain a City permit to install additional solar modules and new inverter, upgrade the master service panel and install an EV charger at our home. Hire Action Energy so you can do your part to reduce Global Warming by powering your life with solar while reducing your carbon footprint! We asked them to connect the EV charger to the sun; they did that! Thank you Kirk, Kyle, Jesse, Alex, Jose and Ben for your conscientious efforts to meet our goal – you’re the BEST!!

Charlie Lang

6 years ago

A contractor who has done a lot of work on our house recommended Action when we wanted to add 2kW to our existing 3kW solar installation. Action specified & installed 6 high-quality LG panels, and integrated them with our existing inverter. The job took 1 day, and the costs were very reasonable. Good people, a pleasure doing business with them.

Paulo Sitolini

6 years ago

Fair priced, super easy to use, extremely professional! I am very happy with the service and would highly recommend it.

Norman Arnold

6 years ago

Not only was the installation excellent, but the after installation follow up was incredibly good. We dealt with Kirk Mueller. He was straightforward, honest and very professional. No surprises or hidden cost. I fully recommend this company to everyone. Norm Arnold

Debra Reed

7 years ago

Kirk is great! ...professional and personalable as well. We liked the team of guys that worked on the job. Fast and good work!

Eddy Melendez

8 years ago

Kirk Mueller was fantastic. His team was fast, courteous and efficient. When little problems popped up, as they always do, the action energy team stepped up and took care of it. The system works great and I couldn't be happier. Thank you action energy.

Uptown Lounge

8 years ago

Action Energy installed an EV charging station at my house for my new automobile. They came out and provided a quick quote and were able to install the charger in about 1/2 day. The workmanship was excellent, employees were punctual, professional, and paid attention to details. We are considering installing solar based on our positive experience with Action Energy. I would highly recommend them for both EV chargers and solar.

Adam Kanold

8 years ago

The Action Energy team recently completed a solar energy project for Montecito Water District to expand an off-grid solar system. Kirk was responsive and provided a detailed proposal that met our budgetary needs. Their personnel handled everything from purchasing the materials, installation, and project management. I highly recommend this firm.