Now is the perfect time to GO SOLAR! This is the last year for the 26% Federal Tax Credit. Trade your existing "never ending contract" with the Utility Company for a locked-in monthly electricity rate. Imagine if you could go back and lock in gas prices for your car from the 1990s. Wouldn't it be great to be driving at the price of current gas prices?
That's the opportunity that exists with solar. Just send us at least 1 utility bill and we'll design a solar system that meets your electrical needs at approximately the same monthly price (or sometimes much less) than you're paying now, but with a loan that gets paid "back" in 12 years or less. We are an Energy-Efficiency-Focused Solar Contractor so we promote the idea of "REDUCE BEFORE YOU PRODUCE."
Most solar contractors only sell solar, so they want to sell you as many solar panels as possible. Our approach is different; we recommend that you lower your electric bill first through straight-forward home upgrades such as insulation and dual-pane windows.
That's the opportunity that exists with solar. Just send us at least 1 utility bill and we'll design a solar system that meets your electrical needs at approximately the same monthly price (or sometimes much less) than you're paying now, but with a loan that gets paid "back" in 12 years or less. We are an Energy-Efficiency-Focused Solar Contractor so we promote the idea of "REDUCE BEFORE YOU PRODUCE."
Most solar contractors only sell solar, so they want to sell you as many solar panels as possible. Our approach is different; we recommend that you lower your electric bill first through straight-forward home upgrades such as insulation and dual-pane windows.
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HPM Solar is a family-owned and operated Solar and Energy Management Company serving all of Southern California. HPM Solar specializes in developing solar and energy management solutions for residential, commercial, and nonprofit customers. Dan Moncayo, Solar Consultant/Manager, helped to establish Home Performance Matters back in 2010 with co-founder Andrew Durben.
We've been installing solar panels on residential roofs since 2010 and we love to meet new customers and help them with custom solar solutions. We specialize in designing solar panel projects that meet our customer's consumption and budget goals. 1. We gather 12 months of utility bill history and we build a custom proposal that shows the recommended solar system size, layout, and financial analysis.
In addition to residential solar installations, HPM Solar is proud to consult and partner with various commercial and nonprofit entities to provide high quality, tier one, solar panel installation solutions. Past customers include motels, small office buildings, and retirement centers. In 2018 HPM Solar installed a 650kW solar installation on the Pilgrim Place Senior Living campus in Claremont, California.
HPM Solar partners with a few local lenders who provide low-interest loans and financing for solar installation projects. Our primary lending partner is Water and Power Community Credit Union because they do not require origination or dealer fees. You must live, work, worship, or go to school in LA County in order to qualify for the Water and Power Credit Union loans.
This is based on your monthly utility bills, long-term energy goals, and budget. Higher electricity consumers will see a faster payback on solar. Typically we recommend that you maximize available roof space while off-setting about 110% of current electricity consumption. This will help to mitigate the impact of new "TIME OF USE" rates and will allow for consistent electricity in future years when the solar panels production degrades slightly.
Reviews (16)
Andy S.
Dec 17, 2021
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You can't ask for more. Dan at HPM is intelligent and experienced. Most importantly, he is honest and responds quickly.
Dan walked me through options and patiently explained everything over the course of months while I tried to do my own research. He takes a no-pressure approach, yet spent dozens of hours to help me before I signed up.
The ability and experience of HPM shined as they ended up installing a cutting-edge Enphase system for me that was literally being rolled out for the first time by Enphase as my system was being installed. HPM worked directly with Enphase engineers to
Dan walked me through options and patiently explained everything over the course of months while I tried to do my own research. He takes a no-pressure approach, yet spent dozens of hours to help me before I signed up.
The ability and experience of HPM shined as they ended up installing a cutting-edge Enphase system for me that was literally being rolled out for the first time by Enphase as my system was being installed. HPM worked directly with Enphase engineers to
Steve D.
Dec 02, 2021
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I am a retired general contractor and very critical of subcontractors. I received a personal reference for HPM Solar before I contacted them for an analysis of our roof and installation recommendations. Dan showed an excellent knowledge of the mounting system best suited for our roof and was very competitive in pricing. We selected the REC Solar Panels in all black and the panels just disappear on our roof.
Dan, Issac, and the installation crew were all very professional and easy to work with. I recommend HPM Solar to my personal friends.
Steve D
Dan, Issac, and the installation crew were all very professional and easy to work with. I recommend HPM Solar to my personal friends.
Steve D
David C.
Sep 22, 2021
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I received 10 estimates before selecting HPM Solar. Dan was the only person who seemed to truly care about getting the right system installed instead of just jamming as many panels on the roof as he possibly could.
The install was super smooth and was completed prior to the date I was initially given. Our system is performing great to this point.
Dan, Isaac and the rest of the HPM Solar crew are great people. I highly recommend them if you're considering a solar upgrade to your residence or business
The install was super smooth and was completed prior to the date I was initially given. Our system is performing great to this point.
Dan, Isaac and the rest of the HPM Solar crew are great people. I highly recommend them if you're considering a solar upgrade to your residence or business
Mike M.
Jul 22, 2021
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My family and I highly recommended HPM SOLAR for if you are in the fence about getting solar. Our electric bills in our opinion were not excessively high but with rising costs in electricity from Edison. We finally made the move to go solar because there is guarantee that costs of electricity would come down. We are VERY VERY happy with the installation, the consultation and the work itself. We have seen over the last 6 months significant credits from Edison on our electricity bill and we can't wait til the end of year to get a nice big credit from them. Dan and I his entire team are
Jeff DuBransky
Jul 14, 2021
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Dan and his HPM crew did an amazing job from start to finish with my solar panels. Dan spent over an hour walking me through the process of figuring out what I needed based on my energy bills and came up with a perfect plan and the perfect panels. Dan and Isaac kept me informed with the process and the time schedule, and once the project started, Isaac was amazing and everything was finished in exactly the way they said it would be. Afterward, Isaac epxlained everything I needed to know and told me to call him with any further questions.
My wife and I are 100% happy with our new panels, and we
My wife and I are 100% happy with our new panels, and we
Jessica C.
Jun 10, 2021
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I was recommended to HPM Solar from a friend and after gathering over 5 different quotes, Dan and HPM Solar won our bid for putting panels on the roof. They were reasonably priced, a local company, amazing customer service, detailed and thorough, and answered all of our questions in a timely manner. Leading up to the installation process, Isaac was very communicative about the permitting process and the timeline of when the project would start and finish. Throughout the installation process, Isaac continued to communicate with us through text and email about the progression of the project. Juan
Melissa M.
Jun 07, 2021
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Issac and Dan were an amazing team to help us on our new solar project. They both took the time to ensure we knew what we were doing, how solar worked, how it would affect our bills and how important and impactful it is to move to solar. I really appreciated the level of expertise they brought to our project including the various ways we could set up our solar. The crew was fast, respectful, and efficient. Would ABSOLUTELY recommend HPM Solar in the future.
S. C.
May 26, 2021
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We have been wanting to install solar panels for a long time. Unfortunately, all companies that approached us were simply interested in one thing: closing out the sale. They did not care about what our needs were nor did they take the time to explain what we would be signing up for and committing to. One particular company even went to the extent of false advertising, quoting incorrect figures, and requesting us to sign for a credit check and a pre-approved loan that we never requested or applied for. Needless to say, we walked away quickly.
All these bad experiences made us appreciate how
All these bad experiences made us appreciate how
Linus Y.
Apr 02, 2021
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We received solar panel installation proposal from two firms. Since the proposals were very similar, we decided to go with HPM because they came highly recommended by friends. The physical installation of the solar panels could not have gone more smoothly. It was a lot easier than some renovations we were doing at the same time inside the house. The paperwork with the city took a little longer due to Covid-19. But we are now generating electricity, a nice feeling, and our electric bill is minimal. I am very happy to recommend HPM to anyone interested in solar panels.
Lisa M.
Mar 24, 2021
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Dan and HPM solar were wonderful to work with. I have never had a more responsive contractor. He explained thing very thoroughly and presented various options but never pressured. I even recommended him to my sister who also got solar panels from him. We are very happy with the final product! Also you should definitely do it sooner rather than later because of the awesome federal tax credit.
Ann Nemer
Mar 18, 2021
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HPM Solar was recommended to us by a friend who is a physics professor and knowledgeable about solar panels and systems. We received a comprehensive proposal from Dan as well as clear answers to all of our questions. The price was competitive. Installation was on schedule, with no problems or extra costs. Dan and Isaac were great to work with from start to finish. Our system has worked as predicted for over a year now, and we have saved a lot of money on electric bills. We highly recommend HPM Solar.
Alvin Sibal
Mar 13, 2021
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Stacy H.
Jan 27, 2021
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These guys did our solar project for our home a few years ago. I am just now getting to write a review. I want to start by saying, we wanted to go solar for a few years prior to us contacting HPM. But every time someone came out to talk to us about it, they all sounded like use car salesmen. (no offence to any use car salesmen out there :) But when Dan came out to talk to my wife and I, we immediately noticed the difference. It was important to him for my wife and I to understand how it all worked, what we were getting, and how it would help us. We were sold. We have had the solar for a
Michael K.
Jan 26, 2021
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I resisted solar panels for years because of "Hard Sell Tactics", dishonest company claims, and pricing.
That was before I met Dan, and HPM Solar. Not only impressed with the presentation and pricing, but his knowledge and concern for delivering quality product and workmanship. Kudos to his Job manager, Issac, and the install crew! The install was detailed, and incredibly professional. I would recommend without hesitation! THANK YOU HPM!!!
That was before I met Dan, and HPM Solar. Not only impressed with the presentation and pricing, but his knowledge and concern for delivering quality product and workmanship. Kudos to his Job manager, Issac, and the install crew! The install was detailed, and incredibly professional. I would recommend without hesitation! THANK YOU HPM!!!
Jussi L.
Jan 21, 2021
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Highly recommended! I asked a few quotes from other solar companies in the area for comparison before going with HPM Solar. Dan's offer was the best and made most sense to me. They really know what they are doing and it seems that they genuinely want to help their customers switch to solar.
Isaac and the crew were awesome and they even completed the project a little early. If anyone I know is thinking of solar I'm definitely recommending them or if I want more panels in the future, I wouldn't look elsewhere.
Isaac and the crew were awesome and they even completed the project a little early. If anyone I know is thinking of solar I'm definitely recommending them or if I want more panels in the future, I wouldn't look elsewhere.
Kelly Evanilla
Jun 01, 2020
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HPM did a wonderful job. They were professional, easy to work with, always friendly, honest, and did a great job installing our solar panels. They are exceptional at communication- responding quickly to phone calls and always explaining the process clearly. I would highly recommend them to anyone. I consider them a very reputable local small business and are so pleased with the job they did!
