Evolution Energy - Profile & Reviews

After reviewing a number of proposals on EnergySage, we chose Evolution as they were quoting the exact equipment I specified with a price that met expectations. Sunny came out to my home to take some measurements and explain the process to me...while I was pushing for a calendar year 2020 install, he was clear that there were a number of other customer queued up in front of me. A few weeks later he let me know that they would in fact be able to squeeze me in as a December install and we scheduled it for a couple weeks out. The installers did a great job, one day for the panels and a second day for the electrical components...followed by the inspection which Sunny handled. Overall the experience could not have gone smoother and my only regret is not having done this years ago. I would highly recommend Evolution to anyone considering solar providers.

Sunny and Evolution Energy have been up front and answered all my questions. They put my mind at ease on choosing the right size system for my house. The process normally takes 4-6 weeks. They were done in 3 weeks which was great! They were very accommodating during installation which was more complicated then normal, they took care of the issues that came up with no hesitation. And the price was great for the panels and system we got. I would recommend them without a second thought. I appreciate their due diligence and helping us through the process. Thank you Sunny and team!

------Update 10/27/20
Bruce and Sunny both reached out to me to make amends. They were genuinely concerned and explained how things had impacted due to the pandemic. They showed real concern. I always knew their work is good quality and that's why i had selected them initially. Because of the their genuine concern to me and along with their workmanship, i will refer them to friends and family and updating my rating to reflect that.

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Bruce and Sunny totally failed to submit our inspection report to Edison costing us two months of unwanted bills of over $500. I understand they are very busy with all the business they are getting these days but this is no way of doing business where they even fail to submit the inspection report. Additionally, it's very hard to get any response from them. It can take few weeks to a month to get response from them. After my first email, I waited almost a month to get a response from them. It's not until I threaten them to post a bad review is when they responded. They told me they will compensate me for the unwanted bill and again it's over a month, no response, no nothing.

I don't like to post bad reviews and understand things but this is really outside the limit of "understanding". I will additionally be contacting my attorney to discuss this matter. There are so many solar companies out there. You are better going to one of them instead of this company where they won't even response to you after getting their money.

I still don't have access to their monitoring tool. They never sent me any login info and this is after I reminded them TWICE.

In all, they are really going away from norm of 'quality' to 'quantity'. If you want to be just another customer, feel free to go with them. If you care about quality, go somewhere else.

Working with Bruce and the Evolution team to get our solar panels installed was a good experience. Bruce was patient with the variety of questions we had and helped us every step of the way. Anytime Bruce or his team came to our home, they were on time, explained what they were doing, and completed the work on time as promised. I've heard stories from others about bad installers, I'm glad we went with Evolution as the process was easy and the quality of work was good.

Sunny and his team did a prompt, professional job installing my solar panels. They were more powerful than the systems proposed by competitors, by a large factor. Everything was done to code and no mess was left behind. I'd recommend them as solar panel contractors for any house!

After thorough research and teleconferencing with multiple solar companies we picked Evolution Energy. Evolution Energy gave us the
-best value: price per wattage was the lowest
-high quality equipment and 25 years warranty on product and labor
-fast processing and installation

We also wanted to support locally owned small businesses, they are located nearby in Downey, CA. Bruce Smith, the project manager was very knowledgeable. He addressed all our questions over the phone, modified the quotes per our request promptly, and personally did the site visit to measure our roof and inspect the electric panel to make sure that we are good to go.

Best of all, we were able to get the sufficient number of panels to eliminate our electricity bill (fees and taxes excluded) at the most affordable price that fits our budget. With other companies we had to sacrifice the number of panels to get to our price point. Evolution Energy was the only company that met all our needs.

Here is the timeline of our solar energy journey so you can know what to expect. We signed the contract with Bruce in May. We got permit approval near the end of June and solar panel installation was completed in two days. Permission to operate was granted by Southern Edison on July 15th. The delay in the PTO is due to the city of Monterey Park’s stringent inspection process. There was a specific order in which the inspection had to happen. I forget which had to come first but there was a fire, building, and safety inspection. Anyway, once the PTO was granted, Bruce connected us to the online monitoring system right away and we had access on July 17th. This app, Enphase Enlighten, allows you to see how much energy your system produces. You can view the solar panel array and see the energy in kwh each individual panel produces.

We are so happy with the work the Evolution Energy did and we highly recommend them to anyone who wants to go solar. They are professional, easy to work with, and very responsive. They were able to get our system up and operating much faster than what other larger companies estimated. The very best part was when we received our SCE bill for $4.27 of nonbypassable charges and $-8.72 credit for July settled at the end of the 12-month billing cycle. This is amazing!!! ☺ It’s a big contrast to the $400-$500/month we were paying last summer. If anyone is considering going solar, Evolution Energy in Downey, CA is the company to go with. You can check them out on www.EvolutionSolarEnergy.com or give Bruce a call at 562.923.0110.

Bruce was great, he never oversold and was honest. Other vendors were promising big rebates on battery, Bruce told me the truth and did not over-promise. Their install was fast. The only hang up was of course the inspection. Not there fault but they responded quickly, I highly recommend them.

George

This is a company that I bought my solar panels through after doing research with some other companies. They had very good reviews on yelp and the Better Business Bureau. Customer service is excellent!

Like the price, it saves me money, and they offered fast and proper service.

I went with Evolution Energy because they were the most pro-active and responsive to my questions and the project at hand. Bruce kept me informed every step of the way, and any time I had an inquiry he has quick to respond. It was truly amazing that Bruce and his team had my solar system with battery installed and running in 1 day. Other things like permits and PTO take a little while longer, but not too much. Solar is a very popular and in-demand market right now, and for good reason. Who wants to keep seeing their energy rates increase every year because the electric companies are being sued due to their degrading grid? The Solar rates are competitive all over, but I believe you get more than your money's worth with Evolution Energy! Highly Recommend!

Let me begin by saying that I came to Energy Sage unexpectedly and I'm sure glad I did! A friend referred me to a big solar company but I am the kind of person who always gets 3 estimates for any jobs around the house. Using Energy Sage made that very easy, in fact they sent me 5 or 6 estimates. After investigating the companies they sent me through yelp and the BBB, I narrowed it down to 2 companies and the popular company my friend used. After meeting Sunny from Evolution Energy, he was a hard act to follow. He was friendly, thorough and listened to our needs. We met with the other companies and just didn't feel that ease like we did with Sunny from Evolution Energy. Beyond just beating the competitions' price points and superior equipment that was offered, we just felt comfortable with our choice to go with Evolution Energy. It's a big investment and we felt we made the right decision. From the moment we made our decision, Sunny and Bruce made the process quick and easy. Bruce sent out emails and we were able to sign everything virtually...a big bonus! The guys came to install and they were very neat and efficient. Our solar panels are on and working great! The whole process probably took a month or so...from our initial meeting to having Edison approve our panels after installation. Thank you Solar Energy, we put our trust in you guys and we were not disappointed!

The owner Sunny was easy to deal with, provided competitive price, paid most of the installment cash payment AFTER site installation, & the balance after PTO on 3.06.20, from Edison & after proof of payment for panels. They did the quality work on schedule.
I will monitor the panel performance if the 20 panel LG350 works as expected.

Michelle, the sales rep, was awesome. All questions answered quickly. I did my diligence and EnergyEvolution was the beat priced. Once the city approved the plans/permit, the construction took three days. The guys work was great and they cleaned everything after installation. Now I can’t wait to say goodby to my electric bill

my wife and I were looking at different solar companies for months and we were lucky to come across Energy Evolution. Not only does this company offer the best prices they also offer amazing customer service. I personally got to work with the owner “Sunny” he was extremely prompt and was very upfront and honest. This company goes out of its way to guarantee amazing customer service. Please don’t bother spending your time with other companies as this company is far and away the best place for pricing, product and service you will find.

After checking proposals from at least 8 solar companies, I selected Evolution Energy based on cost, reviews and technical merits. The overall process was smooth and professionally done. Bruce Smith provided great communication as he responded quickly to any questions that I had. Having an engineering background and project experience, I thoroughly checked every detail of the proposal including drawings, panel layout, equipment selection and installation. I had a good experience and was very satisfied with this system.

I highly recommend Evolution Energy. After an exhausting search and interview process, I feel very comfortable I selected to right solar partner to work with. After receiving my bid request through Energy Sage, Sunny with Evolution Energy gave me a call on a Sunday afternoon. We discussed options and he offered to come to my house that afternoon to verify the details. Sunny helped me select the best financing options. Sunny is very nice guy and was great to work with. Sunny is one of the owners of the company so he can make decisions on the spot. Sunny accommodated all of my requests (obviously reason requests). We started process right before the holidays, it took about a week to get the financing completed and about two weeks to order and install the equipment. I also had my main panel upgraded as part of the project. The electrical panel upgrade was completed in one day, the crew was great, friendly, clean, and professional. A week or so later, the crew showed up to install the system. They brought 5-6 guys for the system install, which is great because they were completely done in about a day and a half. Again, the crew was super friendly, professional, and cleaned up after themselves. The crew foreman, Memo, was very friendly, respectful, and communicated activities very well.
I am very happy I went with Evolution Energy and that I met Sunny. I would strongly recommend this company because of Sunny, I always felt like I had his personal commitment to ensure the project was completed as promised. They are realistic and very competitive. I would avoid the big box stores solar partners or the door-to-door guys. I considered both and it seems like the sales person needs to make their monthly salary on the one sale. I actually called one of the big box warehouse stores and let them know that their Solar partner was the most expensive I received a quote from.

I just finished having a brand new roof with solar panels installed. The folks at Evolution Energy were contracted for the solar portion of the project. It was then that I met Sunny Avdibasic, the owner of the company, who came over to introduce himself and explain to me roughly what to expect. He was very knowledgeable and I found him to be quite nice. During the course of the project as in any construction we had some delays and rescheduling issues (at the mercy of SDGE) and even some mistakes to overcome. Sunny and his crew always were very polite and kept me informed of the progress at all times. He even came over during the project to personally fix my house and to see to it that the inspections were properly handled. He made sure everything was completed to my sometimes "nit picky" standard of satisfaction. My wife and I are so happy with the final outcome and the way it looks very neatly and precisely done. We would recommend Sunny and the guys at Evolution Energy to anyone looking to install solar to their home.

Creston Fording Fallbrook, CA

My LADWP energy bill was just too high to NOT consider going solar, and so began my research. I am happy to say that Evolution Energy exceeded my expectations. I first met with Alex Harokhau and was impressed by his knowledge of both solar panels as well as his construction expertise. In deciding which company I would go with it became important to choose a company that actually installed the solar panels. Often, you seem to get a salesman for a solar company who just outsources their installation. I didn't want that. Evolution Energy is a solar installer and have been doing this for well over a decade.. Their whole crew were professional and did a fantastic job. They took care of all of the paperwork between the City of LA as well as the LADWP. I had my net meter up and running within a week of them finishing. Given that this occurred during the Christmas / New Year holidays that was impressive. I ended up with Panasonic 330w panels with Enphase microinverters. The panels look fantastic and I love the app that tracks my solar panel production.

When started to look into solar I was referred to Evolution Solar Energy by a close friend of mine and I also called 2 other companies to get a quote. Evolution Solar Energy beat the other 2 out with their price. I was told by my friend that Bruce (Evolution Solar) was very prompt and efficient when ever they had any questions or concerns. I must say that this is truly the case anytime I had a questions Bruce would answer the phone or get back to me right away. At one point the Fronius panel stopped working properly but I didn't notice the e-mails sent by the panel so Bruce called me to inform me that he would be out within a day to take a look at it. He ordered a new panel for me and gave me the details as to when they would be back to install it. They are so reliable that I also recommended Evolution Solar to my sister who also contracted with them and is very happy with their service. I would highly recommend this company to anyone considering solar.

Evolution Energy installed my solar panels 2 years ago and I never had a problem until last month (November 2019). The inverter was reporting a failure and it detected that the power grid's voltage was out of acceptable range. So I called Southern California Edison but they couldn't see any issue with their power grid.

Next, I called the Evolution Energy and Bruce Smith answered the call. He immediately dispatched an engineer to stop by at the house and look into the problem. The engineer couldn't find the problem so Bruce decided to stop by a few days later. He spent 2 hours diagnosing the problem while he had the device engineer on the phone He finally identified the bad part. He ordered and installed the new part the week after and the inverter started working again. Yeah, a simple fix but it sure took time and effort to identify the problem.

I commend Bruce for doing such a wonderful job in resolving this issue very quickly. He was prompt, courteous and responsive. He went out of his way to make me a happy and satisfied customer.

I have good solar panels but I get even better customer service. Thank you, Bruce.

The company was very cordial, sincere, and caring. Knew exactly what i needed and no problems with me changing my mind a couple of time. The workers were on time, diligent and completed the job without any problems. Sunny was the main person i communicated with. Always available to answer questions I may have had. Overall EXCELLENT COMPANY, PRICE AND WORKMANSHIP. I'm totally SATISFIED

Bruce Smith, the project manager for evolution energy has done a fantastic job, All questions have been answered and we are happy with our solar system.

Thank you Evolution Energy.

Lake Arrowhead, CA

Evolution Energy completed a complex 2-structure battery backup solar system with replaced roof at the front end. We are quite pleased with the exceptional work. Just a few hiccups in the process due to my lack of knowledge! Highly recommended.

I GOT A COMPETITIVE QUOTE THAT WAS EXACTLY THE SAME PRODUCTS AS THE OTHERS, BUT SUBSTANTIAL SAVINGS. I WANTED ASSURANCES THAT IT WOULD BE FINISHED THIS 2019. THEY DID IT IN TWO WEEKS INCLUDING MY NEW ROOF AT THE BEGINNING OF THE TWO WEEKS. SUNNY AND BRUCE OFFER COMMUNICATION THAT IS EXCELLENT THAT ANSWERED ALL MY QUESTIONS THRUOUT THE PROCESS.

Great response when called for any questions, workers are very clean, prompt and courteous. All materials used where top notch just like they said it will be. I will recommend these guys to anyone in my family and friends! Alex was a great project manager will all phases done on budget and on time!

The attention that I received from Alex and all the rest of the personnel was wonderful! Their personal touch was unsurpassed , and their focus was sympathetic and responsive to my needs.

I can not say enough about Evolution Energy! They are a great company to work with for the following reasons: they are reliable, timely, professional and overall the job they did was completed beyond my expectations. Their level of communication and availability is outstanding!

After exploring the world of solar choices, We had an excellent experience with Evolution Engery! Michele Matko was pleasant, informed, and concise with our order and with the variety of details surrounding our home engery solar needs I highly recommend this company and Michelle’s service!

Evolution Energy exceeded all expectations with our project. Alex stayed on top of the project every step of the way for us and it was the smoothest contractor experience we have ever had. They truly stand behind their product and take care of their customers. We cant thank Sunny and Alex enough.

All aspects including sales and installation was excellent

I couldn't be happier with my decision. Evolution Energy made this such a great experience from beginning to end. They are very professional and helped me feel comfortable knowing I was heading in the right direction. I will definitely use them in the future for any of my solar needs.

They replaced electrical wiring, installed new panel, ligts, outlets and solar panels. Work was done on time and per estimate. They were very flexible with few last minute changes we asked for. Owner was easy to communicate with, and he kept us up to date. We did not move out during work, they kept house clean, and clean up was done daily.

Evolution solar did a great job, installation was quick, communication was great the company showed me how to use the app and make sure my panels efficiently working. A team member was always at my home during inspections.

System design, installation and operation went smoothly and Evolution Energy was responsive to our needs and concerns. After six months of spring/summer weather we are generating the power we expected and are looking forward to seeing how it does in fall/winter weather conditions. We have had two incidents where the grid went down and our system automatically switched over to power essentials (refrigerator, coffee maker, some lights, etc.). That worked well. We are fine tuning to add a couple more circuits so we have satellite TV and intrusion/fire alarm power. The one glitch seems to be in the monitoring side and getting the internet app, Solar Edge, to consistently give us accurate readouts and remotely program the battery backup. Our technician continues to work with us on this.

We contacted numerous roofing and solar companies to replace our existing roof and decided on Evolution Energy as they provided the best price. Alex made us feel at ease with our decision to go solar. They provided a concise and detailed explanation on what we can expect. Sunny and Alex delivered as promised and went above and beyond when we ran into a permitting problem with the city on an existing room. Sunny made multiple trips to the city to resolve the problem and get a resolution to our situation. I would definitely recommend Evolution Energy to our friends and family. Thank you Alex and Sunny for your exceptional customer service.

We heard from Evolution Energy through word of mouth and it has been the best investment we could have ever done. The customer service was outstanding and ready to help equipping our home with top of the line solar System. The quote progress was easy, and we were able to understand it and that was a key factor for us choosing Evolution Energy. We had received several quotes from big name companies in the solar industry and they were always full of big talk, not customer friendly and hidden fees and we had to go through a ladder of people just to get one answer. But with evolution Energy all that was a thing of the past, we dealt with 1 person for the entirety of the installation all cost was given to use since day one and that price never changed even got lower as they were able to give us good discounts. The installation was a breeze not invasive and I barely noticed the guys working on my roof at all. the installers were courteous and made us feel safe answering all questions we had regarding the install even thought they might have been a couple of questions that were self-explanatory, but they still answered them with kindness. Mr. Sunny the owner supervised this install himself and that made us feel even more confident that we made the right choice. we have never seen that before. Usually the Owners just send the people and you are never able to talk to them however Mr. Sunny was always present and walked us through the system and how it works and how will it be able to save us money and electricity. We are grateful with them for the amazing work and I have been recommending them to all family and friends.

Evolution Energy has been a pleasure to work with on our Solar purchase and installation. From the initial installation when we had questions and changes they were very communicative. Even now, when questions arise about the system they are quick to respond and helpful.

Evolution Energy was absolutely amazing! First of all the pricing was much better than other 5 quotes we received. Everything was explained in simple forms, and we felt no pressure to make a decision we were not comfortable with. Our questions was answered in detail, and we felt comfortable with the choice we made.
Installation: the crew arrived as agreed, finished their work quickly and efficiently and cleaned before they left.
Evolution Energy followed up with us after installation to make sure we are happy with the process, and answered follow up questions we had.
Our electricity bill is super low, has not been over $10 in past 4 years.
This was the best decision we ever made, and Evolution Energy was the best choice for installation and consultation.
I always had the feeling they had my best interest in mind.

The owner, Sunny & his assistant, Bruce are very knowledgeable at anything solar. They did a very detail, neat & professional works. They go above & beyond to give their best service to their customers, like myself. Overall I am very satisfied with the solar installation for my house. These guys will work with their customers in terms of pricing & they also do a diligent work of checking the roofs of any damage. I will definitely refer them to anyone plans to install solar. Good job guys & thank you!

I searched for a provider for 6 months. The CEO of Evolution came out to my home, sat down and explained the process and answered all my questions. Evolution is a solar and electrical contractor which is important to me for long term support considerations. The CEO always answered my calls and I never got voicemail . Evolution did an excellent job of delivering everything promised with no hidden costs.

Me and my husband was thinking to switch to solar system for many years and we had meeting with the most majors companies in California for the last year. Most of the offers we get, really didn't make any sense for us. Everything was very difficult to understand or price was just incredibly high. Honestly, we already lost our hope to find a good deal, but then my coworker recommended Evolution energy to us, and it let me tell you, this guys know what they are doing. Our first meeting was very warm and understanding, they speak your language and shows all benefits and savings. Price was really the best so far and we made a deal. Entire process was smooth and totally painless. I'm very satisfied with results and highly recommend this company.

The guys at Evolution Energy were great. I needed a company with an extensive set of unique capabilities to complete my project. From day one they were extremely knowledgeable and worked very hard to get the city permitting and built my battery backup solar electric system. They also built the steel freestanding patio cover and mounted the solar panels on that. Sunny, Simon and Bruce and the rest of the crew did a great job getting my project completed. I truly appreciate their help and expertise and would recommend them to anyone.

Evolution Energy change my position from being a consumer to a business partner with my utility coompany.

Evolution Energy is very thorough in their work of installing our solar panels. They took care of applying for the permits from the City and were available to the inspector during the final inspection. From start to finish, to the day that our system was connected to Southern California Edison, they were there for us. They are professional and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anybody. I am a very hard to please person and with me being very happy with their work, it is a lot to say about them. If I called Bruce or texted him, he would respond immediately. Any questions thereafter, I got my answer. Compared to other solar companies, their price is competitive. That's why my husband and I chose them out of the 3 companies we interviewed. Good Value. Good Quality. Good Service. Very Responsive. There is nothing else to ask for!!!

The Folks at Evolution Energy did a grate job. They we're extremely professional and the install crew we're awesome. Everything was smooth and
hassle free. Good price, good service. They delivered what they promised.
I would recommend this company to anyone
Alex Hernandez

We got referred to this company while we installed energy efficient windows. Sunny was the representative we met and he explained us the features and helped in working out the panels that was good for us. No forcing at all. They worked with Edison for approvals and also adjusted the panel locations based on our HOA's feedback. Installation was quick and were on time. Main thing we worried about damages to the roof. It has been close to 3 years now and everything is working out fine. Would definitely recommend them for anyone to try out.

After much research and shopping around, we chose Evolution Energy to install our solar system, and I can say without a doubt that it was the best choice we made, due to the reasons below:
very easy to understand presentation, no pressure to buy ,affordable price without any phony discounts.American made products, great crew and excellent customer service.
Truly, they delivered what they promised ! Very Very Happy : )