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Melissa Ainsworth

Very transparent. They did everything they said they would and on schedule with constant communication

5 years ago

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That's what we love to hear, Melissa! We aim to provide the best customer experience and are constantly working to make the transition to solar hassle free.

May. 4th, 2018

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Tom Simi Valley, CA

Only 2 occasions to call. One was great and handled...the second, we never heard back from them. Equipment seems to be ok but based on experience, customer service is 50/50.

5 years ago

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Hello Tom. We aim to provide the best customer experience and are constantly working o improve. We are sorry to hear we did not get back to you in regards to your concern. We will be more than happy to turn this around, please private message me your contact information. We would like to address any questions you may have.

May. 4th, 2018

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BNJ Lakeside, CA

everything SunRun does is top notch Starting from customer service to installation and even a transfer.

5 years ago

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Thanks for making our day BNJ! Providing a one-of-a-kind and hassle-free customer experience is what we strive for!

May. 4th, 2018

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Mo Men San Gabriel, CA

Because there customer service is very good and I have a credit with the Edison Company, just like Mo told us we would.

5 years ago

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This is wonderful to hear, Mo! Providing the best customer experience is our aim, and it all starts by doing the simple things. So glad to have you as a customer. Thanks for helping us create a planet run by the sun! Power Forward!

May. 4th, 2018

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Stephanie E. Long Beach, CA

Excellent service. Very thorough and explained every step of the process. Fast installation and clean.

5 years ago

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That's what we love to hear, Stephanie! Providing the best customer experience is key when our mission is to create a planet run by the sun.

May. 4th, 2018

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Luke Caldwell

Professional attitude, courteous, kept me informed regarding progress, good to work with. Latest electric bill $10.02!!

6 years ago

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This is wonderful to hear, Luke! Providing the best customer experience is our aim, and it all starts by doing the simple things. So glad to have you as a customer. Thanks for helping us create a planet run by the sun! Power Forward!

Apr. 17th, 2018

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kelly mellin

we were very impressed wth them, they answered all question and kept in contact with us thru the entire process

6 years ago

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That's what we love to hear, we aim to provide the best customer experience. So thrilled you're now a new member of our Sunrun family!

Apr. 12th, 2018

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Kaidely

Everything went smoothly and fast too! Project coordinator had to be nudged every few days to expedite things up, but he always followed through.

6 years ago

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Thanks! After all, making the switch to solar simple for you, and full of savings, is our aim! It's why we're known for processing the fastest system installations and giving the best customer service.

Apr. 12th, 2018

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Glenn Hagemann

they were good at explaining the monitay value, the installation, and set-up. The only is after the installation the salesman can't be found.

6 years ago

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You’re the best, Glenn H. Thank you again for sharing such a positive experience. It means the world to us.

Apr. 11th, 2018

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Ellen Dickson Anderson, SC

I was interested in solar because I wanted to save some money. The customer service rep was excellent, very courteous.

6 years ago

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Thank you so much for sharing your experience Ellen D! We are thrilled that our installation team was able to complete the job to your satisfaction! Thanks for joining us in our mission to create a planet run by the sun.

Apr. 5th, 2018

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Marvin Shingler Surprise, AZ

We are very happy with Sunrun. Our experience with them was very positive and we're not interested in looking for anything else.

6 years ago

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Providing the best customer experience is key when our mission is to create a planet run by the sun. Thanks for sharing your story! We are thrilled to welcome you to the Sunrun Family!

Apr. 5th, 2018

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Shack Walker

Two of my neighbors recommended this to me. The salesman that came out was very nice so I signed up.

6 years ago

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We love hearing stories like yours! After all, providing a one-of-a-kind customer experience that fits in with your expectations is what we strive for. So thrilled you're a part of our grand mission in creating a planet run by the sun! Power

Apr. 5th, 2018

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tenille wright Markham, IL

Before installation of the solar panels SunRun provided a great plan and communication was excellent. The issues occurred after installation. Currently, it is July the process started in February and the panels were installed in April. My solar panels aren't active to this day. I was told everything would be up and running by June 29th at the latest. Not only are my panels not active, but I also have a leak in my roof in the office. It's a small leak that seems to expand every time it rains. I had to move my computer and put buckets on my hardwood floor hoping that the water doesn't get on them. I have contacted Sunrun and they give me dates that the roofer is available to come to fix the leak without providing a time. Finally, I scheduled a date and time with SunRun and they agreed to the time, but sent a roofer out 2 hours earlier than the agreed time. This roofer claimed to have fixed the leak without going into the house. My roof is still leaking. After that occurred they sent another roofer over who told my husband that he has to get his boss to look at the leak. Currently, SunRun got back to me and provided me with a date that the roofer could come, but no time. This has been a nightmare for us.

9 months ago

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Oh no, Tenille! We're so sorry to hear about the damage to your roof and apologies for the delay in resolving your concerns. We definitely want the chance to turn your experience around. We will be sending you a private message requesting additional account information so that we can get a Specialist assigned to your case. Thank you!

Jul. 24th, 2023

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james B martin Alamo, CA

I bought Sunrun last year. They finished the installation at the end of October but didn't have it inspected until February of this year. I complained numerous times about it taking so long to no avail. It started up in February. I got a Tesla battery as part of the equipment for backup in case of an outage. I live in California and outages happen too often. I just noticed that the Tesla batter is at 0% charge and has been for some time. It started dropping off shortly after start up but I did not realize there was a problem. A couple of weeks ago there was an outage but I wasn't home. The flashing clocks indicate that it did not switch over. I contacted Sunrun about this and they said they would have someone look at on August 16th. Why so long? I asked Sunrun to move it up and provide compensation repeatedly but no one has gotten back to me. It is very frustrating! There were other problems with Sunrun that should not have happened but these are the main ones. I would not recommend them.

9 months ago

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Thank you for bringing this to our attention, James. We are so sorry to hear that you are having issues with your battery, and our team would be more than happy to look into this further for you. We will be sending you a private message requesting additional account information so we can personally connect you with an Expert that can help. Thanks!

Jul. 19th, 2023

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Sofia Nauth La Mesa, CA

Where do I even start, i’m so frustrated with this company Shame Costco for advertising this horrible company! We were scammed and lied the guy that we welcome to our house pretty much lied to us about everything, he made us sign a contract that was totally fraud. We’ve had our solar since May 2022, it’s been over a year we have not had anybody call us back. We did a fraud claim. And yet nobody has even tried to reach out to us. We call almost everyday and they tell us the same story, they’ll have someone call us back and get no one does. We are finally getting a Lawyer to handle this case. Whoever , is reading this I hope you don’t ever have to deal with this company.

9 months ago

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Hello Sofia,thank you so much for reaching out to us and we are so sorry to hear about your frustration, and we want to do everything we can to resolve it quickly for you. We will be sending you a private message requesting additional account information so that we can get a Specialist assigned to your case. Thank you!

Jul. 18th, 2023

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Rebecca Tucker Oakland, CA

I could give a -5 I would. A SunRun Sales Manager literally forged my signature on a Solar Contract. I came home to find a sub contractor digging a trench on my property. I have only been able to speak with customer service and fill out an ethics violation form. No return calls from anyone in the Visalia office. Not even an apology for running such a company that someone could forge my name and impersonate me on the phone. He literally used his phone number as my contact number as well as his email address for the DocuSign Contract. Not one of the many people that work these projects found this. Also, how in the world did I get financing if I never gave my social security information? Do not use SunRun. If they hires crooks, we’ll then…

9 months ago

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Thank you for bringing this to our attention, Rebecca. We are so sorry to hear about your experience. This does not represent the values of Sunrun, and we can assure you that we do not condone this type of behavior. We would love the opportunity to assist you and speak to you further on this matter. In order to best assist you, please send us your address and the details of your interaction to [email protected], so that we can take steps to get this escalated immediately. Thank you!

Jul. 3rd, 2023

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kbates Bristol, CT

Installed sun run about 3-4 years ago everything is great except Initial roofing diagram for panels were to install on main roof and car port. However my car port roof was to old so they revised the diagram for just the house I was told if I got the car port roof done then they could add on well I'm calling to add on and they tell me they are not adding in my area If I new this initially I would have gone with another company So don't promise what you cant deliver

10 months ago

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Oh no! We're so sorry to hear this and we definitely want the chance to turn your experience around. We will be sending you a private message requesting additional account information so that we can get a Specialist assigned to your case.

Jun. 7th, 2023

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Penny Godwin Happy Valley, OR

We purchased our Sunrun Solar system and it was installed in August 2015. It was great ... until it wasn't. Our system as been nonfunctional for nearly a year (July 2022 to date). I initially contacted Sunrun Inc. in August 2022 and, other than charging me $300 in October 2022 for a “cell Swap Upgrade” that has nothing to do with the defective inverter that was finally determined to be the issue, it took until December 2022 for Sunrun to engage Synchro Solar in Portland Oregon to assist us. The technician came out promptly and determined the issue was a defective inverter (that Sunrun has known about but failed to recall) and they have been waiting for the replacement inverter from Sunrun now for 6 months. I'm not told that it could be September before the part will be available to repair my unit (which is under warranty BTW). We've lost 10 months of functionality (our electric bill for the last two months was $438) with no repair date even scheduled. I'm not sure how Sunrun receives such high customer ratings, other than those customers haven't needed service yet.

10 months ago

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Hello Penny,

My name is Aulana, and I am part of the Social Media team here at Sunrun. I'm following up with you regarding the review you provided, we definitely want to turn your experience around. In order to look into this further, can you please provide me with your service address?

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Jun. 5th, 2023

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Sam Joseph Glendale, CA

I feel compelled to share my harrowing experience with Sunrun, as the company name itself, along with a barrage of one-star reviews, speaks volumes about their lackluster service. If you value your peace of mind and hard-earned money, I implore you to steer clear of this company. My first encounter with Sunrun was through their representative at Costco, who manipulated us into booking an appointment due to Southern California Edison's recent changes in their NEM program. From the very beginning, their solar consultant exhibited an aggressive and pushy demeanor, solely focused on getting our signature. It became evident that Sunrun's team consisted of dishonest individuals. To add to their deceit, our consultant insisted that the agreement was a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and not a lease, despite them being essentially the same thing. This discrepancy raised doubts about the transparency and integrity of their sales tactics. Furthermore, the prospect of increasing monthly payments year after year left a sour taste in my mouth. Sensibly, I requested time for thorough calculations and research before committing to any agreement. In the process, I sought advice from my next-door neighbor, who happened to have a SunPower system installed. Their recommendation was to consider SunPower as well. After booking a consultation appointment with SunPower, I was thoroughly impressed by their superior product, comprehensive consultation, and excellent customer service. However, due to their premium products and higher prices, I made the unfortunate decision to opt for Sunrun—a mistake I deeply regret. The nightmare began with the installation of my Sunrun system three months ago. Not only did their technicians damage my roof and skylights, but they also had the audacity to demand a hefty $5,000 payment for their mess, despite the supposed 20-year coverage. After much back-and-forth, they eventually fixed the roof, but my troubles were far from over. To my dismay, the Sunrun system proved to be a disappointment as it failed to generate any power. Now, I find myself paying $180 per month for a dysfunctional system and an additional $320 to Edison. Despite making countless calls and sending numerous emails, Sunrun has shown complete disregard by providing no response or assistance. In conclusion, I cannot emphasize enough how crucial it is to avoid Sunrun at all costs. The multitude of negative reviews and my own personal nightmare are testament to their incompetence and lack of accountability. There is a reason why they appear to be cheaper than their competitors. Spare yourself the headaches, financial loss, and frustration—run away from this company and explore reputable alternatives.

10 months ago

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Thank you for reaching out and letting us know, Sam. Let me start by saying we are so sorry to hear that your system is not generating any power, and our team would be more than happy to look into your system's performance so we can help resolve your concerns. We will be sending you a private message requesting additional account information so we can personally connect you with an Escalations Expert. Thanks!

May. 30th, 2023

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Lorrene Salazar Patterson, CA

Please do not use Sunrun. My bills have never been higher for PG&E, and everytime I call them, I am told that the system is working. For two years in a row, we have received a True-up bill over $2,000.00. So divided that is approximately $200.00 per month, plus the $125.00 for the panels plus our PG&E Bill. To top it off, we are stuck paying for these panels for 16 more years. We did not order this junk, we moved into a house that already had it. If we had known, we would have choose a different house. We pay more know than we did on our last home with no solar that was 1,000 square feet bigger. I have called to complain numerous times and when I did finally get an answer, they offered to let me pay 1/2 the payment so I could owe for 32 years instead of 16. We had two people at Sunrun tell us we needed more panels to truly benefit, then we were told, Sorry we cannot add any more panels. There is no room. If I could take the panels off I would and just pay the monthly bill. We freeze in the winter and bake in the summer and we are still paying between $450 - $600 per month. If a representative from Sunrun comes to your door, SLAM IT and if you see them in Costco RUN AWAY. I HATE THIS COMPANY AND PRAY THEY GO OUT OF BUSINESS SO THEY CANNOT STEAL FROM ANYONE ELSE.

11 months ago

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Hello Lorrene,

My name is Aulana, and I am part of the Social Media team here at Sunrun. I'm following up with you regarding the review you provided, we definitely want to turn your experience around. In order to look into this further, can you please provide me with your service address?

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May. 22nd, 2023

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Stephen Bogert Stony Brook, NY

sun run sucks! 2 reasons , 1. I have been with them a bit over one year, after that 1 year the bill went up almost 3% When I was being 'sold the system, a BIG part of the sales pitch was that the cost would NOT increase! Obviously they got me in the fine print! 2. My billing cycle for autopay is awkward for me, sometimes it at the end of a month, other times at the start of the next. The months end is also about my charge accounts cycle, so I wanted them to move the date back or forth a week, They said impossible to move!!! They advised I drop autopay option and pay $7 extra fee monthly. Screw them!

11 months ago

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Thank you for bringing this to our attention, Stephen. We are so sorry to hear that you are having issues with your autopay in your billing cycle, and our team would be more than happy to look into this further. We've assigned an Expert, who will review your account and reach out to you as soon as possible to help resolve your concerns. They do take a few business days to reach out to you, so please feel free to send us a private message if you have any questions in the meantime. Thanks!

May. 9th, 2023

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Lee Bakersfield, CA

In December of last year my system wasn’t working. It had been off for a couple of weeks. We were not notified by Sunrun that there was an issue with our system. One day I was looking at the inverter in my garage and saw red light alarm on. I looked at the panel and saw that it had faulted for an arch alarm. I reset the panel myself. I waited for Sunrun to contact me about the alarm. I got no response. I called Sunrun myself and for several months got the run around. Things like having my service ticket cancelled by their sales rep. No response at all and finally I talked to a supervisor and he told me that my system looks fine, I told them it had an arch alarm and didn’t care. They would only send a tech out for a healthy system check at a cost of $190.00 . This is a fee I don’t think I should have to pay for due to the arch alarm. I am to happy with their customer service!

11 months ago

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Thank you for bringing this to our attention, Lee. We are so sorry to hear that you are having issues with your alarm, and our team would be more than happy to look into this further to see how we can help you. We will be sending you a private message requesting additional account information so we can assign an Expert that can help. Thanks!

May. 3rd, 2023

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Justin Baranello Stamford, CT

Great experience. Everything was done properly and efficiently! Dealt with Justin B! He was the best, he did everything! I didn’t have to do a thing. 1000% recommend Justin.

1 year ago

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We're so happy to hear that you had a good experience with us, Justin! You have enough decisions to worry about, and it's our goal to make going solar an easy choice. Thank you for helping us create a planet run by the sun!

Feb. 8th, 2023

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Monique Ruther Phoenix, AZ

Shane and Sunrun are great. Ive had Sunrun on two homes and all my expectations were met. I havent had an APS bill in years. Shane and his team truly cared about our projects and took care of us! Highly recommend!

1 year ago

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We're thrilled you had a good experience, Monique! We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Thank you for playing such an important role in our solar community and for helping us create a planet run by the sun!

Aug. 15th, 2022

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Tyler E Gunter, TX

Shane P and Sunrun were fantastic! 100% recommend you connecting with Shane for any and all questions. There’s a ton of solar options out there and I would recommend starting with Shane for guidance and options.

1 year ago

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We're so happy to hear that you had a good experience with us, Tyler! You have enough decisions to worry about, and it's our goal to make going solar an easy choice. Thank you for helping us create a planet run by the sun! 🌎🌞

Aug. 11th, 2022

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MAB Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Buyer Beware of Sunrun. While a solar system is based on their KW "production" not your KW "usage" like the electric company and the solar cost $ per KW is less then the electric company what Sunrun did to run up my bill was over installing the # of solar panels I needed. Sunrun installed (32) panels for my 1667 SQ Ft house + pool with a south facing roof so the system is overproducing the amount of KW that I actually need so I am now paying Sunrun more than I was paying the electric company by at least $50 per month on an avg Sunrun solar bill of $300 mo vs $249 for the electric company. Additionally, it took 1 year for the electric company to make the adjustments to my monthly bill so I paid both bills for 1 year and finally got a credit from the electric co of $1,415 for 1 yr overbilling. When I asked Sunrun to help they said it was not their problem and when I asked for my Sunrun mo bill due date to be changed by 2 days to help my double payment issues, they flat-out refused. Bottom line I would not trust Sunrun on the number of panels needed. When I walk around my So CA neighborhood I have 2x as many panels as all my neighbors and we have a lot of solar installs on houses with pools here. I am a single woman home owner so not sure thats why I got ripped off so bad but I did... so beware of how they run up your bill.

1 year ago

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We're so sorry to hear this and we definitely want the chance to turn your experience around. We will be sending you a private message requesting additional account information so that we can get a Specialist assigned to your issue.

Jul. 22nd, 2022

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Corte Bella Sun City West, AZ

I’ve heard about them in the past but I contacted APS as they were offering solar for free but they turned me down due to the size of my house and the direction it faced, so I was happy when Sunrun contacted me

1 year ago Edited June 3, 2022

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Thanks for your review, Corte! Our goal is to make going solar easy and enjoyable, and we're so happy to hear that you had a good experience with us. Thanks for doing your part by helping us create a planet run by the sun!

Jun. 3rd, 2022

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C Gustafson

Inverter stopped functioning within 6 years of use. Have waited over 3 months for Sunrun to address the issue while our system remains down in the high production months. They estimate over 2 months for the inverter to arrive (could be 6 months?!) and up to 30 days to schedule installation ("depends on region" and no ability to provide a better estimate). The service is untimely and the communication has been pitiful. After sending emails for weeks and receiving no response, I spent 40 minutes on hold and speaking to an overseas agent without a clue (not her fault) only to finally reach a "case manager" who confirmed that indeed an inverter was on order and that we could wait a couple more months before the system would be functioning again.

2 years ago

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Hello C Gustafson. We are sorry to hear about your experience. This is not the Sunrun norm and would like to change your experience. We will have a representative send you a private message. Thank you for your communication.

Sep. 3rd, 2021

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Sharon T Santa Cruz, CA

I am very surprised how disjointed this company is. My first salesman was good at presentation and understanding his product. I signed a contract with him, then he left the company. It has been a joke ever since. My new sales person was nice but when he tried to put his name on my contract he voided my contract and could not get it back on the system for me to see. Implementation called and said the contract was active regardless. However, it was not accurate with my expectations of what I signed. They proceeded to get the county approval for installation from the county. Then the contract person called and confirmed my contract was what I expected. HOWEVER, I just got an automated email that said they were sorry that I was cancelling my contract and would I do a survey. Really? I have cash in hand and their automated system is cancelling me! You really want me to answer a survey at this point? Talk about the right hand not knowing what the left hand is doing. I've never seen a company that is this poorly run. If I didn't have an approval from the county (they only thing I worried about) I would change companies.

4 years ago

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Reply from Sunrun

Hello Sharon T. We would like to apologize for the negative experience with Sunrun. We certainly would like the opportunity to learn more about the specific situation and make things right. If you wouldn't mind direct messaging us your name and address that is under contract, it would be greatly appreciated. We look forward to speaking with you and working towards earning back your trust.

Mar. 25th, 2020

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Wes Atascadero, CA

Salesman did a good job of selling the leasing plan. He got my social security number to calculate my credit score. He also got my checking account information to make required automatic leasing payments after installation. This information is stored on his computer. (Has my personal identity information now been comprised and no longer safe because...) A technician came to my home and reported that my roof was inadequate for installation. Then after all of this the salesman emailed that Sunrun will not install on roofs more than 10 years old. The salesman could have saved me and his company a lot of time by telling me about the 10 year requirement from the get-go. I have several years of life left on my existing roof. Now I am concerned about the safety of my personal identity.

4 years ago

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J. Nelson Sanger, CA

I had a solar system installed on my property in Jan. 2019. It was sold through Horizon Solar who is under contract with Sunrun. They came out to the house and laid it out and installed the system in about 3 days. Very professional. It was after they left the problems started. They told me that they were going to leave materials (5) 2"x 10"x 16' boards and a piece of metal trim 10' long in front of my property. They said a bigger truck would pick it next week. That was fine. I left the country and did not return till the first of May. While I was gone my neighbor was watching my home and taking in the mail. She contacted me at one point and said the sprinkler system for part of the yard was not working. I told her I would check it when I returned home. Went to get my mail the following day that I returned and noticed they had not removed the material from my property. I contacted the salesman about this and I also told him I had not received the Incentive Chk. For $1768.00 which was supposed to take 4 to 6 wks. to process and it was now more than 12 wks. The salesman said I would have to contact the head office. I thought maybe the sprinkler system was a stuck valve. Pulled the cover off the valves and turned on the system. Nothing, so I tapped each valve. The valve kicked in and I heard a rumble then water started shooting everywhere. Turned it off and that is when I found as I was digging that the pipes were all broken. They had filled the trench and I am guessing that I would have it fixed. Oh the concrete patch job they did on the side walk looks like crap also. I contacted Sunrun help desk and told my story to a person in that department. He said the incentive check was not part of Sunrun. He thought it was through the company they sub contract with. He did say they would contact Horizon Solar to find out what they were doing in regards to the removal of the material and repairs to the sprinkler system. Sent him and Horizon photos. I then called Horizon. They said the Incentive checks were now taking 8 to 12 wks. Asked to speak to a supervisor. Was told one would have to call me back & they never did. I also told both companies about the sprinkler system. They did have another company contact me saying they were a sub for Horizon and they would be out in 10 days to fix everything. A worker did show up. He said he was not told what was wrong. He said his truck was too small to remove the material & someone else would have to come with a bigger truck. We then went to where the sprinkler system was. I showed him where they had used the trenching machine and broken the pipes when they trenching. I have photos showing where they back filled the trench. It had settled and you can see where it went through the grass an into the flower bed and next to the main valve system for the sprinklers. What made me mad was they threw away the broken pieces and covered everything back up like nothing had happened. The guy could not figure how the pipes were connected and did not have the material to try and fix the system so he would have to come back. That was 4 wks. ago & have not seen him again. I have been watering everything with a hose which is a big job as it is a big yard. The salesmen brought the incentive check out on June 3rd. He saw what had happened said be patient. I have contacted an attorney and have an appointment to see if I can cancel the contract and have them remove their equipment. Have also contacted the better Business Bureau and am in the process of filing a complaint with them.

4 years ago

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James D Bullard Aurora, CO

Do Not get into this process expecting it will be a quick turnaround for your service turn-up. do not expect good communication from your coordinator/manager, and do not expect any form of competence from their installation teams. i started my process in January 2019, it is now May 2019, and construction completed first week of March 2019. you may ask why it has taken so long, well it is because their project management is completely mediocre, their communication is almost non-existent, and their construction teams forget too many things. here is a timeline of this "install": January - Signed contract - was advised this would be up and running by May 1st, and start being billed June 1st so i could skip the outrageous prices of my local provider. first week of March - construction completed (was promised someone would be out for inspection within 1-2 weeks max) first week of April - oh no we realized that we forgot to submit pictures of our work to the inspectors to get the inspection scheduled, this will take more time. Mid April - photos sent out first inspection failed completely they used the wrong wires. late April - Failed second inspection (have no idea why) May 7th - Third Inspection (today in fact) - hopefully this one passes because there are still 2 other steps before i can even turn it on and start producing. this has been a complete mess with no accountability from sunrun.

4 years ago

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Jack

Very happy and impressed with Sunrun. Installation took just one day. I will highly recommend them to anyone interested in solar sunrun.Excellent company that actually cares about their customers.

5 years ago

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Reply from Sunrun

Hello Jack! We are very happy to see that the installation was quick. We love recommendations! Let's create a planet run by the sun!

Apr. 23rd, 2019

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Bob Seidler Valencia, CA

Excellent Customer Service, especially at the beginning of the process with introductory meeting. We are very happy with the product and we have recommended Sunrun to others.

5 years ago

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Reply from Sunrun

This is such great news! We love that you're are sharing your experiences with us. We're delighted to know you were able to find the best solar solution to meet your needs. Congrats on going green, and thank you for helping us create a planet run by the sun!

Apr. 17th, 2019

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Stuart Revak Orangevale, CA

When I signed the contract, I was told to to 3 weeks for installation. Five weeks later they finally did the install. It then took another 3 to 4 weeks before they would come out and inspect it. When they inspected it they found something wrong and I was told it was supposed to be fixed that day that a mechanic would come with the inspector. A mechanic did not come with the inspector and that took a Nother 2 to 3 days. After that was done we need the inspection from our power company and that is another 3 to 5 weeks out. Every time I called my salesman he would only return my call maybe one out of three or four times. I’m not happy with this company I was hoping to get it before Christmas and it’s not going to happen. I would not recommend them to anybody

5 years ago

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Reply from Sunrun

Hello Stuart R. Thank you for reaching out and expressing your concerns. We're happy you're excited about going solar. We appreciate all the patience you've had with us throughout the advancements of the installation. Sunrun strives to make the process seamless. We apologize that there has been lack of communication, we will address this immediately. We work to be transparent as well and set the correct expectation during the process. Feel free to private message us with any more questions. Let's create a planet run by the sun!

Dec. 13th, 2018

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Gilbert Olivares Webster, MA

I am in the process of getting a 10 plus kw system. My sales man is awesome and there are a lot of people involved in my lease agreement. I am concerned about all the negativity on this site. I haven't agreed to the final version yet. I narrowed my solar company's to two form four. Both are good company's. I really like my sales man.

5 years ago

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Reply from Sunrun

Thank you for sharing your experience with our salesman! We appreciate the positive feedback! Help us create a planet run by the sun.

Nov. 8th, 2018

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J. Gordon Kennedy

After making payments to SunRun for approximately 8 years, late last year their accounting department started applying our payments to another customer's account and kept billing us for more and more each month. We have never been told exactly how much of the nearly $ 2,000.00 we paid last year was diverted and when, nor have we been told how much or the dates of a correction to our account. I have demanded this information in writing to SunRun but have not received any answer. So much for TRANSPARENCY they claim. J. Gordon Kennedy Madera, CA

5 years ago

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Reply from Sunrun

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We will have a Case Manager follow up with you.

Sep. 24th, 2018

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Andrea Denver, CO

I’ve been a sun run customer for over a year. In June, our home was hit with a big hail storm which resulted in us needing a new roof. I contacted sun run in early July to start the process of removing our solar panels so our contractor could put on a new roof. On July 18, I sent in a document which was requested by sunrun. It is now over a month later, several phone calls to customer service, and I still have not gotten our removal scheduled. My contractor had to charge me extra mone6 because he was also doing my neighbors house and was going to use the same trash bin for our old shingles. Because we couldn’t get started when he was ready, I’m having to pay to bring the trash bin back, if and when I ever get to have my ne2 roof installed. What should I do next sunrun? Phone calls aren’t helping...

5 years ago

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Reply from Sunrun

Thank you for your communication, Andrea. It sounds like things have not gone as expected, this is disheartening! We absolutely understand the importance of being transparent when it comes to scheduling. Rest assure this is not the Sunrun norm. We apologize for any inconveniences caused.

Aug. 21st, 2018

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DAVID R OLGUIN San Bernardino, CA

My Wife and I choose Sunrun due to their affiliation with Coscto. I was initially skeptical due the negative reviews I read online however given the sales pitch, design presentation and overall reputation of the company - we decided to move forward. I have broken my review into three categories: 1. Installation The Team arrived on time and represented themselves in a professional demeanor. The team worked continually throughout the day with minimal down time and were very respectful of our lawn and landscaped areas in which they were working around. The Foreman was well versed in the products his team was installing and even shared with me some concerns he had with the design layout. Upon completion of their work, The Team cleaned up and made sure no debris was left behind. (I give the installation team a 5/5 star rating) 2. Production Our system was designed to produce roughly 11,500kwh - which equals 23 panels all on one side of my roof. A. 11,500kwh breaks down (with all things being equal) to 958kwh/month 1. We are producing on average 28kwh (average daily temperature in my area is 95 degrees with roughly 13 hours of sunlight) a. Based on this average (in June we produced 850kwh) we will produce during the Summer months 875kwh/month which equals 10,500kwh roughly 1000kwh less than what our system was designed produce. 2. System began producing May 9th and averaged 20.8kwh for a total of 438kwh for the month. If we produced for the entire month of May, the system would have generated 644.8kwh (if you take the average x 31 days. It is important to note production is dependent upon direct sunlight and length of day). B. Concern – given that Summer provides optimal sunshine and longer days, it is hard for me to believe our system will generate close to 11,500kwh when you take into consideration what our current average is along with what we produced in May. C. On-line IM chat with Sunrun customer service outlined Our system should be producing 58kwh/day (there words not mine and I have transcripts on all interactions to support this claim). (I give production a 2/5 star rating for failing to meet production standards) 3. Customer Service/Resolution A. We have been in constant contact with Sunrun Customer Service and as of today, have not had any of our concerns brought to a resolution. 1. We have had multiple “shade surveys” completed and removed trees Sunrun outlined hampered production. However, after removal we have not seen an increase in production. B. During installation we were told: “if shade covers any of your panels, the entire row will stop producing” and “Im surprised the design called for all panels on one side given the lack of direct sunlight to this side of the house”. 1. This information was relayed to Customer Support and included in the Foreman notes and yet still no willingness to address these issues. C. We have also been told we have to wait one (1) year to determine if the system is underproducing at which point Sunrun may make adjustments to the current design (however I am still paying the same amount of money for a system to produce a specific amount of Kwh). (As of now, I give Customer support 1/5 stars) Other areas to note: 1. Tax rebate – if you owe back taxes or have any pending tax issues, please note – your rebate will be used to pay off any of your tax debt. So if you owe $8,000 in taxes and your rebate is $6,000 you will not receive any of that money – it will go to paying off your taxes. 2. If possible, get a power production guarantee in writing and do not move forward until that is locked in (if purchasing). 3. Be mindful of your electricity usage and any overage from what you are producing and what you are using from the grid. For example, if you produce 800kh for the month and use 300kwh from the grid – understand you will be required to pay that difference at whatever rate you agreed to at the time of sale. The above has been our experience and our hope is that Sunrun takes proactive steps to help address our concerns.

5 years ago

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Reply from Sunrun

Hello David, thank you for your communication. It sounds like things have not gone as expected, this is disheartening! We absolutely understand the importance of being transparent when selling a product such as solar. We have submitted your feedback to our leadership team, thank you for taking the time to share your concerns.

Jul. 20th, 2018

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Mary Smith Las Vegas, NV

My experience with the sales person and the site inspector was a very good one. The information presented was detailed and easy to understand, but I decided not to go with the company because interviewing a competitor I found a better deal on financing and product warranties.

5 years ago

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Reply from Sunrun

We are so pleased to hear that you had a positive experience with our customer care team. Our goal, as a company is to be customer obsessed. We are so excited to welcome you to the Sunrun family.

Jul. 13th, 2018

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Juyi Youk Gilbert, AZ

I had a free consultation 3 weeks ago. Costco financing and gift card bla bla was all good. I didn't sign right away. 2 weeks later I sent text massages to sales person that I might want to start later and not right away and I had some additional questions. My phone showed the massage was read. No respond until now. I can imagine how good customer service I could get once it is sold and installed.

5 years ago

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steven j sibler Loma Linda, CA

Felt I was being listened too by telling Ozzie I had the right color paint, the sample was used and it didn't match, so I now need to go out and repaint conduet and paint all the rest of unpainted. When I asked Why he did it was told he couldn't find my paint but never asked where I had it(it was kept inside for preservation) Then told the Sunrun agent would finish up on the remaining painting

5 years ago

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Reply from Sunrun

Hello Steven S. Thank you for sharing your concerns, I've reached out to Jessica your installation coordinator and she will be in touch with you. We want to take the opportunity and make this right! Thank you for helping create a planet run by the sun.

Jun. 27th, 2018

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Andy Phoenix, AZ

My initial experience was really good....the installation was done well and they maintained great contact with me throughout the entire process. My panels have been up and running now for about 6 months and I am actually trending to pay more for my electricity than wo the panels. I emailed customer service to make sure the panels were working correctly and was told a rep would call me that day. It’s been almost two weeks(and a follow up email from me)and still have heard nothing. Curious how this plays out. Update Still have not heard from a rep as was promised by customer service email. Newest bill came in from APS....highest I've ever paid for a monthly electric bill between APS and SunRun.

5 years ago

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Reply from Sunrun

Thank you for your communication, Andy. This is not the typical customer experience and we provided this feedback to the sales leadership. We want to take this chance to turn things around for you, please private message us your contact information. We will have a rep reach out to you.

Jun. 5th, 2018

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G. Gallegly Clute, TX

Our solar panels were installed this week. Thanks to John, Chris, Chema, and Spencer for a very professional installation. We can't wait until our system is inspected and we can officially "turn it on".

5 years ago

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Reply from Sunrun

Thanks for sharing your wonderful story, G. Gallegly! Our drive is to make solar hassle-free by being attentive and focusing on each individual customer's experience! We also understand strict safety, professionalism, and organizational standards all go along with that. After all, we're only happy when you are! So thrilled you're with Sunrun! Power Forward! #savewiththesun

Jun. 5th, 2018

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Gary Gilbert, AZ

I have a paid system on my home and the system has shown two different faults. Both times I contacted customer service was told “system operating as expected.” I insisted a tech come out and I was correct -one of two converters not working correctly - system was not producing at capacity- and they performed upgrade. Now system shows 88 kw 55kw 32 kw and 133 kw on consecutive days so I looked at meter and it’s display not working. Called Sunrun and they refuse to send tech out again even though I sent pic of bad display and odd production days. I can pay 95/hr for tech even if I’m right and their system is broken. There is no service when customer is right. They claim they will come out when your system drops in production but they said today system is producing fine even though there was 100 kw difference in production in one day and I sent pic of bad display. Asking for a supervisor will get rude reply to call back.

5 years ago

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Reply from Sunrun

Thank you for reaching out, Gary. We are sorry to hear that this was your experience with Sunrun. This is not the Sunrun norm. Our aim is to provide a customer experience that meets your expectations! We would be happy to further investigate this matter. Please private message me your contact information.

May. 15th, 2018

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David Bremer Covina, CA

I HAD to take the SUNRUN system on my house when I bought it. No provisions to return the system if I didn’t want to take over the lease. Wife loved the house, we took the system. I pay 10 cents per kWh over SoCal Edison’s Tier 1 which is 16 cents. I very rarely go over the Tier 1 rate. My SUNRUN rate is higher than Edison’s tier 2 rate. My only savings come from the fees and taxes I don’t pay Edison. I also was never told about the residuals that Edison charges. I get a bill for $4 to $7 dollars a month. I initially thought “This is Great!”. Then I found out about the residuals. I started paying on the. Late last year but was still hit with an $800 bill in January 2018. On average, with the higher cost per kWh with SUNRUN, I am paying just a few dollars less than if I were on Edison alone. That savings becomes less each year as SUNRUN does their annual 2.9% increase. They are not regulated by the public utilities commission so we are stuck. Oh, and I also had an Inverter fail. Took almost 3 months, if memory serves, to get it replaced. Along with at least half a dozen phone calls. If you can afford it, purchase your system. If not, do your research. What is the rate. Will they keep rates at or near your electric companies rate. What is the turn around time for repairs when needed. I dislike SUNRUN almost as much as I dislike my LG washer. But, like everyone else, I am stuck for another 15 years.

6 years ago

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Reply from Sunrun

Hello David B. Thank you for the feedback, we understand buying a home can be a process. The lease was transferred to you effective October 31st, 2016. Looking at the system, it is setup to generate about 10,523 kWh a year. I see you contacted us February 1st about your saving concerns and our Customer Service Rep offered to run a Savings Analysis for you. Once you go solar, your utility company will begin billing you as a "net energy metering" (NEM) customer. This means instead of billing you for all of your electricity usage, your utility will bill you for the difference between system production and how much total electricity your home needed for the month. For example, if the system generates 400 kWh of solar electricity and you used 600 kWh of electricity in your home, your utility company will only bill you for 200 kWh of electricity. We will be more than happy to run the savings analysis for you, are we would need are 12 months of bills dated after 10/31/2016.

Mar. 12th, 2018

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Michael Peck Las Vegas, NV

Our system was installed in November of 2017. We were so excited. The experience with Sunrun up until this point had been OK. The technicians that installed the system did a good job and were very professional. However, it would be well over 2 months before our system would ever be turned on mostly due to problems passing city inspections. Finally, in February (this month) we were able to power on the system. According to data from our NV Energy app, we were generating more power than we were using. Yay!!! Then a couple of weeks ago we received a call from a Sunrun technician asking us to shut down the system and re-boot it because it wasn't transmitting data to Sunrun. OK, so we did that. We were told that if that didn't work that a technician would be in touch to schedule someone to come out and test it. They came out this past week, without us knowing, and turned everything off. We call customer service and were told that the inverter needed to be replaced and that an order had been placed for the new one. No date given when it would be available to be installed and no date when we will be up and running again. My question.... why wasn't the system tested after it was installed? The only time I saw them turn on the system was just as the sun was going down, so not sure how that was effective? So, long story short, from about Mid November 2017 up until February 10, 2018 total time the system has been available for use? about 8 days. During that time I have had to start paying on the financing bills and still paying full rates and usage bills to NVEnergy. By this time I should have been building credits during at least some of December and all of January and now into February. Sunburn did offer us a $100 dollar credit on the system sometime back in January. Really? $100 dollars doesn't even come close to the increase in expenses of paying for an inoperative solar system that was sold to me with the expectation that it would cover %95 of our power usage, and also paying full rates to the power company. So much for solar power and so much for Sunrun.

6 years ago

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Reply from Sunrun

Thank you for your communication Michael, we are sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction. We proactively monitor your system and reach out to you if there are issues with the system. We do apologize if there was not much communication. I can certainly understand service issues are frustration, the good thing is we took initiative to resolve the issues. As a Sunrun customer, you are protected by our performance guarantee. This guarantees that you will never pay for electricity that you do not receive. On every anniversary of the In-Service Date (PTO), Sunrun will calculate the "Actual Output" of the system. If the actual output is less than the guaranteed output for that anniversary date listed in Exhibit A then Sunrun will issue a refund. This refund is calculated by subtracting the actual output from the guaranteed output and then multiplying by the refund rate listed for that year in Exhibit A.

For example, if in year 6 the system was expected to generate 42,000 kWh cumulatively and actual generation was 41,500 kWh, we will credit your account based on the 500 kWh the system fell short multiplied by your refund rate, i.e. 500 kWh x $0.13 = $65.

If you have any questions please feel free to private message me your contact information.

Feb. 12th, 2018

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AL 95209

Very knowledgeable technical people . They were very punctual in coming on the date of the installation of panels on the roof. The paint on the electrical conduits was perfectly matched to the paint of the house. Very professional people. Very highly recommended.

6 years ago

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Ian Bamer 94561

Sales Rep (Ian) had a lot of good information and patiently answered every question I had. The project manager has now taken over (Jessica) and is good about keeping me informed every step of the way. We are currently waiting for the permit package to be submitted.

6 years ago

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Kenneth and LouAnne Preston

The SunRun Solar experience has been a great one from beginning to end. Every person involved was professional, experienced, personable and on time. We are more than happy with our SunRun experience.

6 years ago