Future Energy Savers

We explored getting solar a few times in the past but decided to go forward with it this year. The battery storage makes a big difference and we rarely draw power during peak hours even during major heatwaves. Briana was great. She clearly described our options and costs, answered all our questions, and was not pushy in her pitch. The installation process went very quickly. There were a few minor issues that Future quickly resolved. There were some problems with SMUD inspections that required replacing a part for our meter that is no longer manufactured. That delayed our final permission to operate for a significant amount of time. Things are operating smoothly now with no complaints.

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We are a bit late to the solar game but so glad that we waited. PG&E was gouging us; the temptation to get some panels and start selling back energy (at a fraction of the price that they force us to pay per kw) was strong. Still, my husband kept turning solar salesmen away. Finally, one of them said the magic words: use your own power. Future Energy Savers is the only company partnered with Generac, the people that make it possible for Americans to go off the grid if they want to. Not only does our system power our home, it also has a "smart" component that knows when to store or sell what we don't use. A representative called us to schedule installation within three days of the agreement. They had availability the same week --sooner than we had, actually. The work was well done and passed inspection easily. They even told us which appliances were inefficient which streamlined our usage significantly. You can leave it to increase your property value when you sell, or take the pertinent parts with you and your house will still be listed as "solar ready". Of course, you don't have to buy a battery set up if you don't want to and it will all still work on the normal principles of selling back solar energy. What makes Future Energy Savers stand out is the OPTION to use your own power or even buy more batteries later since it's totally modular. During an extreme heat wave in the Bay Area some of our house's older wiring caused the dining room light not to work. When Future came out to look at it, they diagnosed and fixed it, free of charge, within 30 minutes. I've been able to speak with someone if I had a random question any time I called. My favorite things so far have been bragging rights for my low bills (or credits!) and using the app, which lets me see what's going on in real time so I can strategize about when to do laundry and what tricks will maximize our efficiency day to day. In '23 we tried hard not to use the air conditioning (bill pictured below). The same month this year that wasn't really a concern (pictured below). So the difference in cost could have been even more dramatic.

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When looking for solar I went to a local home show and booked appointments with everyone there. Out of about a dozen companies, I selected Future Energy Savers as Breana was knowledgeable about not only her products, but the competitions as well. She was not pushy, and presented the information I needed to determine the size system I needed. I am a techno-nerd, so I did my own calculations, and came up with about the same sized system she proposed. About half the other companies were off my more than 25% from that. Breana is a shining star among her peers. We signed the agreement early in March, 2024, and work began Mid April. Things were great with the prep and installation, completing a ground mount system and having it operational in 3 days. Rob dealt with all the problems from PG&E and the county (nightmare), got production started a little early, and the crew completed the task a day ahead of time. After that, things kind of fell apart. Being a ground mount system, there was about an 80 foot trench, roughly 3 feet deep in my yard, which could not be filled until the final inspection. The installer said Rob should make the appointment tomorrow for final when he finished the work. Mitchell called me a week later to schedule the final. After the final, he said that they had gotten very busy and someone would be out in a week or so to fill in the trench. Not great, if you are too busy to finish a job, why are you starting new ones? By the time one of the guys came out unannounced to start filling in the trench almost 3 weeks later, I had almost fallen into the trench once, and had to rescue a kitten out of it once. 4 days later a crew came out to finish filling in the trench. They moved most of the dirt back in so it was level, leaving a mound about a foot wide and a few inches tall where the dirt was piled from the trenching. The trench soon dipped, as all the dirt was not returned. The also did not move the mounds of dirt left over from drilling the ground mount holes. I ended up borrowing a tractor to finish up the work. Over all, I would consider Future for additional work should it be needed. Dirt work is easy enough to repair, and at the same time, the easiest to get right.

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We had the most incredible experience with Future Energy Savers. We had a new roof, new electrical panels and 18 solar panels put on our home. They did the entire project so quickly it kind of shocked me. They did the best job of any company around. I have never met a company who works so hard for their customers. We will be using them for ALL of our future plans. 5 starts all the way. Thanks guys. You are the BEST

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The installation crew was very careful and professional while working on the roof and under the house, always willing to answer our questions. The lead electrician was also very helpful and focused on all issues as they came up during the project. Robert in the office was always available, including involving Generac technical folks as necessary. Once up the system started performing as expected. We look forward to continued significant energy savings.

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We are so excited to say we are solar power equipped due to Future Energy Savers!… We look forward to having MUCH lower energy bills from here on out. The process of getting our system set up took just days and was highly professional. The people that worked with us were honestl and very informed about their product. We recommend Future Energy Saers for your energy saving needs. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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My experience started with a meeting with James. He went in depth about everything from the cost savings, to the system, to financing, as well as my rights as a solar consumer. I felt like I was being educated versus sold. The latter is how I felt during previous conversations regarding solar. Once I made the decision to go forward, I completed the necessary paperwork and submitted the requested documents. I was informed of each next step through out the process. Everyone I have spoken to at Future Energy has been friendly, professional and helpful. The install was done very well. I love the their team takes pride in their work. Down to painting the conduit to match the color of your house. The financing company (Mosaic) that they work is equally as informative. If you take the time to read through the terms, you go over them 3 to 4 different times throughout the contract. On top of that, a rep from Mosaic schedules a call with you to verbally go through all of the terms to make sure you have a clear understanding. I've already started to see my PG&E bill drop by about $130 and that only included about a 2 week period after my install. I can't wait to see my next statement. Who says that about their electric and gas bill?!? What has been most impactful for me so far is having the battery that stores your excess solar power. This is connected to a few primary circuits in my home which keeps all the essentials running during a power outage. The main living areas, internet, kitchen, hall bathroom. I was able to experience the benefit of this just one week after my system was installed. We had a pretty large power outage through a large portion of the city. My neighbor was without power for approximately 2 hours. However, I was not. I was only without for about 2-3 minutes while the system recognized the outage and switched me over to my battery. This is very important to me since I work from home. I happened to be on a work call at the time the power went out. All I had to do is pause momentarily and apologize for the brief technical delay, and on I went with my work. Otherwise, I would have has to reschedule resulting in my work being delayed.

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We picked Future after getting quotes from three companies, and appreciating the idea of well-established Generac equipment. And had the misfortune of signing up right before NEM 2.0 ended, which led to a long 6-month delay installing (including city permit delays) and some problems with the initial install crew. Future sent a very experienced follow-up crew that buttoned up the install quite well. Dinging Future for poor communication about what to expect when, but in the end everything was installed and functional exactly as described. Couple of months later, PG&E had a night outage and it was so very nice to have lights and refrigerator still running on battery.

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They have an old school, hands on approach which I appreciate and helped me feel comfortable throughout the whole process. We were put into the schedule almost immediately and they installation crew was in and out in 2 days! They were lightning fast and did a great job. We were confirmed with SMUD soon there after and pulling from our solar within a week or two. I would recommend for future home owners.

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They were easy to work with and got the process down very quick. I had my solar installed within two weeks and the actual installation was done within a day. Explained to me how everything worked, the benefits of solar (use your bill to deduct what's best for you), and they were also patient with me. Recently had a power outage, I went with 4 M4 batteries and they did the job with a household of 3 adult men.

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