I went with Brighten Solar for these reasons: 1) Price... 2) Communication... 3) Knowledge... 4) Materials... 5) Craftsmanship... We had our system permitted, installed, signed off by SCE, and fully producing power in less than 4 weeks. I was pretty happy about that and would fully recommend Brighten to anyone considering rooftop solar.

It was great working with the Brighten Solar team! They know what they are doing, are efficient, knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. It is nice to be able to work with a local business that provides quality work at an affordable price.

We researched all options before putting solar panels on our bungalow in Oak Park, so we were pretty confident when we selected Brighten Solar. Still, the level of care and service blew us away. Jeremy and Marine know their stuff; they are both personable and professional. And the installation was so easy, we hardly knew it happened. If it wasn't for the fact that our electric bill fell into the basement, we wouldn't know those panels were up there. Highly recommended.

Jeremy and the entire team at Brighten Solar are fantastic. From the no pressure sales approach to being super communicative before, during and after the install I have only compliments. I had been researching solar panels for a couple years and received one or two quotes from vendors who did remote estimates based on a Google Maps view of my home. What I liked about Jeremy's approach is he visited in person, reviewed the job site, panel location, etc. My situation is a bit unique in that I live in a mixed use property and am considered a commercial customer by SCE. Jeremy & I discussed my current energy needs and future wants which include the charging of an electric car. We also discussed the pros and cons of a house battery and Jeremy's advice was to hold off due to my current rate plan. He was also more than willing to price the job a couple different ways including installing additional panels at a later date, deferring some of the cost and tax rebates. Permitting took a few weeks but once we gained town approval the job took about 2.5 days. The install team was super receptive to my wishes about locating the internal cables and connecting to the panel. I'm now generating 25-26kw per day from my 14 panel system! Thank you Jeremy, Marine, Kelly, Lauren and the install team!

Marine and Jeremy and their team are second to none. They are extremely reliable, communicative and they provide value. They are very knowledgeable about solar and they walked us through every step with patience and professionalism. When the switch was turned on when the project was complete, both Marine and Jeremy were right here to celebrate. If you are going to do something good for the environment and solar is your avenue, choose Brighten Solar. They are wonderful to work with and a pleasure to recommend.

I would highly recommend Brighten Solar for a solar panel installation. This is an owner-operated company, located in Santa Barbara, who installed my solar panels in September 2016. After listening to the sales pitches from 5 other local and national solar providers, I found that Jeremy Favier, owner-operator of Brighten Solar, to be most helpful in explaining the many technical choices involved in choosing solar panels. Some examples of solar choices include micro-inverters vs optimizers, variations is solar panel efficiencies and longevity, type & number of panels to install, & choices re: standard residential (SCE) electric rates vs Time-of-Use (TOU) electric rates. Perhaps because he is an engineer, Jeremy was the only bidder who was able to use all the relevant variables to give me an accurate customized estimate for the number of needed panels to optimize my cost-benefit ratio. Most of the other bids I received recommended excessive panels, at substantially increased cost, and for which there would be no cost recovery. Equally as important as the planning considerations, Brighten Solar completed the project as agreed in the time frame promised. Jeremy recommended the option of removing my Spanish tile & replacing with composite shingles under the solar panels. I am very happy that I selected that option; it allowed a better, more secure installation and is aesthetically much more pleasing. The installation workmanship was first class and without problems. I've remodeled or renovated 4 houses in my house-owning career, and would rate this project as one of the easiest and most rewarding as any I've done.

Brighten Solar does an exceptional job! I highly recommend them to anyone considering a solar system on their home or business. They are not only very professional and efficient, but pleasant and friendly to work with. They keep the customer informed every step of the way on the progress of permits, inspections, deliveries, etc, so you don't have to wonder what is going on. Their response time, if you have a question or problem, is pretty much immediate. The installers work very neatly and efficiently, but are never too busy to answer a question with a smile. Every member of the team cares about your individual system on your home. Never did I feel that this is a cookie cutter operation. Everything is tailored to your power needs and the aesthetics of your particular home, The price of the system was reasonable and now every day I feel good about being able to do something tangible to benefit the environment!

We did our research and were sold on Brighten Solar for their excellent customer service and reasonable price. They were professional, clean, friendly and a pleasure to work with. So far we have been very pleased with the results. It feels great to know that we are saving energy and money through solar panels. Brighten Solar was clearly the best choice and we would recommend them with utmost confidence.

We just turned on our solar system and are thrilled. Marine and Jeremy and their whole crew are wonderful. I heartily endorse both Brighten Solar and going green with solar roof panels. With the current 30% tax credit, we expect to have a payback in less than six years!!

Just had Jeremy and crew install solar panels on my house. I had a half dozen bids on the project, and Jeremy won my business because he was very helpful in explaining the different options. He also made recommendations that ended up saving me money that no other contractor had thought about. I highly recommend Jeremy's company.

Understanding solar and all of the rebates, systems, pay back times, etc. is not an easy under taking. Many consumers are overwhelmed with the process, but Jeremy and Marine have been very informative, helpful and professional.

Working with Brighten Solar was a great experience from beginning to end. They were personable but so professional. They provided extensive information comparing various kinds of installations. They took into account our desires about the aesthetics. When we were given competing prices they researched the needed information and found us the best possible price. The process for permits in Santa Barbara is tiresome and we were given updates so we knew where we stood in the process. The installation went smoothly and neatly. Our electric bills went from $150 to $0.46 so I see the installation paying for itself quickly. The day we noticed an issue Jeremy was at the house and solving it immediately. Can't recommend them highly enough.

I work in the energy efficiency industry and I rarely provide 5 star reviews for any business. Brighten Solar is the exception. This professional and committed team planned and installed solar panels as part of our home renovation in Ventura, California. They were more than responsive to our initial requests for information, answered all of our questions, and anticipated others. Our system has been operating for 3 months and their follow up has been equally as professional. Their follow through is unusual. We chose them because they are not tied to any particular technology, because they answered our questions, and because it is clear they are dedicated to reducing our GHG emissions while saving money. Merci bien, Brighten Solar!

They're the best! SO easy and helpful! Loved working with them every step of the way!

We are so happy to have worked with Brighten Solar. Everyone on the team is helpful, talented, and friendly. The finished product is excellent and the entire process was easy and smooth. We have recommended them to many friends and have already seen a few our neighbors select Brighten Solar for their energy saving needs. From beginning to end, this was a great experience, and solar panels are truly the gift that keeps on giving!

I can't recommend Brighten Solar enough. I reached out to several companies and ultimately chose Brighten because they provide an exceptional level of customer service, use quality materials, care about aesthetics, and they happened to come in with the lowest bid. We had a wonderful experience from start to finish. Even the installers are courteous and neat. They were able to expedite our project so we could take advantage of Edison's Net Energy Metering 1.0 program. The whole team takes pride in their work and it shows!

I cannot say enough good things about Brighten Solar, its owners, and the installation they did for us. I work for a company that prides it's self of being green, not something a lot of people would think of for bus company, and Brighten took us to a whole new level! The best part about Brighten Solar is that they make the whole process easy. They are very knowledgeable and make it easy to understand how we get to the end goal. The installation surpassed our expectations. They are also amazing post installation! We are always in the loop about our panels and what they are producing. Brighten Solar is a joy to work with because they do business the right way.