32 solar installers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Chico: Royal Aire Solar, Heating, Air & Water, CR Score 91/100; 4.7★ from 718 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Urban Design, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 32.
Most-reviewed: Climate & Energy Solutions, 562 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 32 ranked after Royal Aire Solar, Heating, Air & Water; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
32 Chico solar installers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 32 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Royal Aire Solar, Heating, Air & Water | 91 | 4.7★ (718) | Chico | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Climate & Energy Solutions | 86 | 4.9★ (562) | Chico | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Urban Design | 86 | 4.9★ (226) | Paradise, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | On Point Electric | 82 | 4.6★ (21) | Redding, 32 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | LinkUs Enterprises | 82 | 4.3★ (6) | Chico | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Connect Energy Mechanical | 81 | 5.0★ (65) | Chico | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Butte Solar Panel Cleaning Company | 81 | 5.0★ (3) | Chico | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | North Valley Solar Power | 80 | 4.7★ (15) | Chico | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Top Down Gutter & Windows | 80 | 5.0★ (41) | Chico | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | OHM Solar Solutions | 80 | 4.5★ (193) | Chico | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 718 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (718).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 562 Google reviews, 562 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paradise, 10 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 226 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redding, 32 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 5 PM and Sundays until 5 PM.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 193 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 84 Google reviews, 84 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy equipment supplier”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oroville, 20 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 6 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paradise, 12 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 8 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy system service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 7 PM.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Safe Haven Solar | 70 | 4.5★ (17) | 40 mi |
| 27 | Chagos Solar | 69 | 5.0★ (8) | 37 mi |
| 28 | CMC Solar Cleaning | 68 | 5.0★ (5) | 22 mi |
| 29 | Chico Electric | 68 | 3.9★ (49) | In Chico |
| 30 | Wing Solar & Wood Energy, Inc. | 68 | 5.0★ (4) | 34 mi |
| 31 | Blake Electric LLC | 66 | 5.0★ (16) | 22 mi |
| 32 | Hammond Electric | 63 | 5.0★ (10) | 36 mi |
20 more solar installers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Agri Electric | 4.5★ (6) | In Chico |
| Allegiant Roofing | 5.0★ (87) | In Chico |
| Apex Electrical & Solar | 5.0★ (1) | In Chico |
| Applegate Electric | In Chico | |
| Brightshield | 5.0★ (2) | In Chico |
| C E S Electric | 4.3★ (9) | In Chico |
| Chico Roofing Co. CSLB#775265 | 4.3★ (25) | In Chico |
| Coronel Solar Chico | In Chico | |
| Egan Electric | 4.6★ (7) | In Chico |
| Good Fences Landscaping | 5.0★ (27) | In Chico |
| igreen | 3.0★ (2) | In Chico |
| Integrity Heating, Air & Solar | 1.0★ (1) | In Chico |
| Pioneer Engineering & Construction | 4.2★ (26) | In Chico |
| Pride Electric | 5.0★ (1) | In Chico |
| R W Electric | 5.0★ (29) | In Chico |
| Rancho Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Royal Solar | In Chico | |
| Solarize Our Society | In Chico | |
| Top Choice Roofing | 4.4★ (59) | In Chico |
| United Sun Energy | In Chico |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for California with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar panel installation | $29,770 | $33,680 | $36,640 | Per system: about 12 kW at about $2.60 per watt, before incentives. US national range × 1.08 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 32 Chico solar installers on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Chico data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |