Is Greenfoot Solar Worth It? A 10/10 Customer Review

When a homeowner says they talked to several other solar companies before going with Greenfoot and the difference in the conversation was "radically different," that is worth paying attention to. In the short video above, a British Columbia homeowner walks through his 23-panel rooftop solar install from the very first call to the final bill. He covers what the conversation was like, how the install unfolded, and what the whole experience looks like with some time behind it.

What he describes is not a promotional highlight reel. It is a specific, honest account of how the process felt from the customer's side: the information they received, the way pricing was handled, what arrived at the end, and how the system looks on his roof today. For anyone thinking about going solar in British Columbia, his experience cuts through a lot of the usual noise.

What Made This Customer Choose Greenfoot Over Other Solar Providers?

He was direct about it. After speaking with multiple companies, the level of support, information, and depth of the conversation with Greenfoot was in a different category. That gap is not a coincidence.

Installing 23 solar panels on your roof is not a product purchase. It is a 25-year decision about your home, your electricity bill, your roof structure, and your return on investment. The conversation has to match that weight. Our solar advisors are trained to run that kind of assessment: sizing the system to your actual consumption, walking through the production numbers, covering what net metering means for your specific utility, and answering the questions that most companies gloss over in the rush to close a sale.

What Does a 23-Panel Solar Install Actually Look Like?

A 23-panel residential system is a solid, properly sized rooftop array. Depending on panel wattage, you are typically looking at somewhere in the range of 8 to 10 kilowatts of generation capacity. For an average home in BC, a system that size is large enough to offset a significant portion of annual electricity consumption and, during high-production months, to push surplus power back to the grid through net metering.

BC Hydro's net metering program lets residential solar customers export surplus electricity back to the grid and receive bill credits in return. Homeowners in the FortisBC service area have access to a similar arrangement through FortisBC's net metering program. With either utility, the ability to bank summer credits and draw them down through the winter months is one of the key reasons residential solar makes financial sense here.

How Much Can Solar Actually Save a Canadian Homeowner?

Savings depend on your system size, electricity rate, roof orientation, and how much of your production you consume directly versus export. Natural Resources Canada estimates that a well-sized rooftop solar system can offset 40 to 100 percent of a household's annual electricity use, with the range depending on local solar irradiance, panel efficiency, and system design.

BC Hydro's residential rates are among the lowest in Canada, but they have climbed steadily for years and continue to rise with each approved rate increase. Solar lets you lock in a portion of your electricity costs for decades: every kilowatt-hour you generate yourself is one you are not buying from the grid, and the net metering credits you bank in the sunny months offset what you draw in winter. Over a 25-year horizon, that protection against rising rates is a big part of how a properly sized system pays for itself.

What Should You Expect When the Final Invoice Arrives?

This was one of the most specific things he said in the review: the quote was the quote was the quote. He had braced himself for a surprise at the end. There was not one. Greenfoot held the original number and included things he had not expected on top of it.

Pricing integrity is promised often and delivered inconsistently in the home improvement industry. Change orders, scope additions, and invoice surprises are among the most common complaints homeowners have after a large installation. His account of the opposite experience reflects the standard our teams are held to on every project.

If you are currently comparing solar quotes from multiple providers, our guide to Canadian solar rebates and financing options is a useful place to start understanding what a complete and honest quote should cover and which provincial and federal programs can reduce your upfront cost.

Does Going Solar Actually Increase Your Home's Value?

He said it simply: the install enhances the look of the property and its value, and it puts a smile on their face every time they see it. The property value point is backed by research. Studies in the United States and Canada have consistently found that homes with owned solar systems sell at a premium compared to equivalent homes without them. Buyers are factoring energy costs and long-term operating expenses into purchase decisions at a rate that continues to grow.

Beyond resale, the day-to-day reality is simpler: a roof that actively generates electricity every clear day is a different kind of asset than a roof that just keeps the rain out. That shift in how homeowners relate to their property is something customers mention regularly after a solar install, and it came through clearly in his review.

Is Your Home a Good Candidate for Solar?

Not every roof is a solar roof. Orientation matters, shading matters, and your current electricity usage will shape whether the economics make sense for your specific situation. Our solar team starts every project with a proper site assessment: roof angle, shading analysis, review of your utility bills, and a system sized to your actual home rather than an average template.

Provincial rebate programs through CleanBC Better Homes and programs tracked by Natural Resources Canada can reduce the cost of going solar, and Greenfoot walks every customer through what they qualify for before any commitment is made.

If you want the same kind of conversation this customer got: honest, detailed, and built around your actual roof and utility situation, that is exactly what a free solar consultation with Greenfoot looks like.