Solar Universe-Pheonix

Description of Work: Solar Universe is a subsidiary of a much large Electrical company SECON in Tempe, AZ. I initially was referred to a variety of companies to install our roof top solar from SunRun as they do not actually install themselves but are a company that will sell or handle leases of the installed solar units, handling all paperwork and scheduling with the local government and electric companies. We did a 20 year lease as the units are covered by a warranty to function that entire time or they will be replaced at no cost. Also insurance is covered by SunRun so if there is any damage by storm they will pay to repair or replace. Payback for initial outlay based on current electricity usage was 6 to 6-1/2 years. After that is all free. After getting various bids from 6 different companied and asking questions that were important to me I chose Solar Universe for a few reason. • One they did not sub out any work. All work was handled in-house • They were part of a true electrical company that does commercial work, thus they know how to do the work correctly. • They were willing to work with me. When I installed back in June of 2013 most companies were pushing China made product. I work for an Automotive Aftermarket company that has had many patent infringement issues with China so I was not willing to install Chinese made products. I chose Kyocera panels made in CA. • They installed the rooftop panels with wiring to go through the house versus running down the side of the home as this is a two story residence. That looks tacky and this solved that issue. • Ed Thorpe was my salesman and did not try to pressure us and even tried to get us to go to a lower megawatt system than we eventually went with.