James Hanacek | Grass Valley, California | 03/28/2023
Great Communication & Installation
I dealt mainly with Jeff and he is very knowledgeable about his products and was straight forward and made recommendations based on my best interests. He even steering me away from purchasing other items, which most companies would not. My solar has been installed for four months and it has gone through the major storms we have had and I have had no issues and been nothing but pleased with the quality of work and communications I received throughout the entire process.
Steve | Meadow Vista, California | 03/07/2023
Super happy
Jeff and his team were great. He is very thorough and explains exactly what you can expect from your system and how the install will go. Installation was a breeze. They were very communicative and we had zero issues. I even called Jeff 2 months after installation to ask questions about billing and he answered quickly and spent 20 minutes helping me understand PG&E and Pioneer Community billing. Would recommend Renewable and Jeff to anyone looking for solar.
Adam S. | Rescue, California | 02/06/2023
Great experience with Solar Jeff Wakamiya
Jeffrey Wakamiya was one of the best salespeople that I have had the pleasure to meet. It was a breeze getting the contractual paperwork filled out and before we knew it, the solar panels were installed. System works great and we are very excited and happy.
Ann | Auburn, California | 02/02/2023
Go solar with Tim and Jeff
Jeff and his team at Renewable Solutions were outstanding! Before Tim and Jeff met with me, they emailed the California Solar Consumer Protection Guide which I highly recommend reading. It gives you info on what to ask solar providers as well as understanding the solar process and financing options. After receiving this, I felt that this company could be trusted to meet my needs and it proved to be true! I had already met with another solar company which did not provide me with this guide and also never provided me with financing options. I was only given the option of a purchase agreement for 25 years. Tim computed the 2.99% increase each year for 25 years that I was going to be contracted for and I would have paid double the price that Renewable Solutions quoted and I would not have even owned the system. I quickly cancelled the contract with that company! The process from beginning to end with Renewable Solutions was very smooth with no stress. I hope others will make the right decision to call Jeff or Tim for their solar installation. I highly recommend this company!
Koby Coon | Pine Grove, California | 02/01/2023
Excellent Solar Experience
My wife and I were considering solar in late 2022. We had met with two solar companies, when our neighbor recommended Jeff and his company Renewable Solutions. We met with Jeff, and after just a few minutes it was obvious we were dealing with a higher quality company/person than the previous companies. Jeff walked us through the world of solar, his information was extremely clear and easy to digest. We felt absolutely no pressure from Jeff to pull the trigger, he's very low key and easy to talk to. Once we moved forward with the purchase, Jeff stayed plugged in through the entire process, always prompt to return calls and communicate. I would absolutely recommend to anyone considering solar to go with Renewable Solutions and Jeff.
Bob Lu | Stockton, California | 12/28/2022
Renewable Solutions - flexible, transparent and timesaving
It was a great experience to work with Jeff Wakamiya. He is the right and nice person to work with if you know what you want to do. It was very efficient and fast-paced to move the project and get your solar up and running. I decided to install solar panels on my house around May 2022. After doing some research and collecting information from my friends having solar, I reached out to some big names. It was a busy season which made no response from those big names. I did some solar calculation through SolarReviews to find local company. I talked with multiple providers/brokers and felt so frustrated that most of them assumed the new customers with no knowledge about solar. One of them really made me mad by messing up the appointment time, reading slides one page after one, even doing same reading with sending the second rep. Jeff Wakamiya showed up on time (most appreciable feature for the rep), sticked to his 45 mins time slot with information I didn't research enough. After that, he utilized the online meeting to further discuss the option which can accommodate the schedule of both. He proposed the solutions with different scenarios and ends up with the current design, which has the capacity to support EV car in the future but doesn't waste too much. He also provided pro/cons of his collaborative local contractors, which was very transparent. Even after the project transferred to the local installer, Jeff was still actively involved to facilitate the process when a miscommunication occurred. My solar system was up and running on my roof with everything clear just three months after signing contract. Jeff also gave me tips how to maintain and maximize the panel condition a few months after installation. In a word, I highly recommend Jeff Wakamiya and Renewable Solutions to anyone who considering solar and wants good value, transparent and timesaving process.
TIM | Sacramento, California | 12/27/2022
BEST COMPANY
There are a lot of ads and sales people for Solar and Jeff at Renewable Solutions stands out among them. I first met with Jeff in 2019 and when I was ready for solar at my home in 2021, I reached out to him. The reason I remembered to reach out to him was not because of any "pitch", but of his approach to educating consumers and having a no pressure approach. He's super knowledgeable and really looks out for his customers. Highly recommend Jeff and his team at Renewable Solutions.
Derek Sorensen | Auburn, California | 12/23/2022
Jeff is a pro
I got multiple bids. Renewable Solutions was the only company to thoroughly educate me and my wife on equipment options, net metering, tax credits, financing and the overarching business case as well as what to expect during the installation process all the way through PG&E connection. I felt very comfortable with my decision after the sales process. The other bids which I received stemmed from cold callers claiming to be California energy programs. I would stay clear from them as their bids were much higher and the contractors seemed shady. Also to note Jeff sized my solution perfectly in fact, there was only a very slight true-up at the end of the year and I was not even trying to save energy this past summer. Very satisfied with my system and have recommended Jeff to family and friends.
Carol Weekly | Vallejo, California | 12/12/2022
Going solar with Jeff was the best decision
After listening to presentations by different solar companies, all of whom tout theirs as the best thing since sliced bread, we met with Jeff, and am I glad we did. Jeff was more about educating us on what the current situation is with solar and the utility companies than he was about making a sale. When determining what would be the best fit for us, he helped us see the research behind the product/companies he was recommending. Each part of the process was handled with such customer care, from Jeff to the finance company to the estimators to the installers, to the follow-up, I was left with a very positive view. True to Jeff's estimation, PG&E owes us money each month. The installers he works with were on-time (even a little early) and were courteous and respectful & kept the jobsite tidy. I highly recommend Jeff & His team.
Carol M. | Vallejo, California | 12/06/2022
Excellent experience from beginning to end with Timothy!
Timothy and Renewable Solutions were very helpful and accomodating to our needs. We had spoken to a number of different companies and they seemed to be the most knowedgable and helpful to deal with, along being the only company that shared the California Consumer Protection Guide. We had a PG&E bill that was high and kept getting higher. Timothy was able to help reduce the bill substantially without us having to put any money down. The installers were on time, diligent, and cleaned up after after themselves. They were happy to answer many quetions I had and I felt like buying them lunch would be a nice thing do. After everything was installed, there were a few extra steps that needed to be taken that we needed help with. Timothy was happy to return in person and help complete these last steps to allow permits and PG&E to finsh the process and give us permission to operate. We look forward to and feel comfortable to refer anyone interested in solar to Timothy and Renewable Solutions.
