Homeowners search Apricot Solar reviews because they are trying to answer a simple question: can I trust this company with a big solar decision? The honest answer is that reviews help, but they are not enough. Solar is a utility, roof, contract, financing, and service question all at once.
EnergySage lists Apricot Solar with a 3.4 average rating from five reviews and notes that the installer has not been screened or verified by EnergySage. That does not prove the company is wrong for every homeowner. It does mean Connecticut homeowners should verify the facts before signing.
Do not let a star rating replace due diligence.
Connecticut's Department of Consumer Protection tells solar buyers to check credentials, understand the contract, and research future electric costs. SolarPro Lab does that work with you, then helps you compare vetted options without calling companies one by one.
What the reviews can and cannot tell you
Reviews are useful for patterns: communication, follow-through, and whether customers felt heard. They rarely show the contract, the utility application, or the financing assumptions. That is where Connecticut homeowners get hurt.
| Review signal | Why it can mislead | What SolarPro Lab checks |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | A small review sample can swing hard from one happy salesperson to one angry homeowner. | Look for recent Connecticut projects, not only national comments. |
| Who does the work | Some solar brands sell the deal while a different company handles the install or service handoff. | Get the legal installer name, license status, insurance, and who owns the warranty call after permission to operate. |
| Savings language | A review saying the monthly payment went down does not prove the production model, escalation schedule, or utility credit is right. | Compare the quote against the Connecticut Residential Renewable Energy Solutions tariff, or RRES, and your actual bill usage. |
| Contract pressure | Solar problems usually start before installation, when a homeowner signs too fast or never sees the full financing terms. | Slow the process down. Read the contract, cancellation terms, equipment list, roof clause, and transfer language. |
The Connecticut checklist before you sign
Connecticut solar has its own rules. The Residential Renewable Energy Solutions program, or RRES, is administered through Eversource and United Illuminating. PURA also says it does not approve or keep a list of active solar companies. That matters because a salesperson saying a company is "approved" can mean much less than it sounds.
The Federal Trade Commission warns homeowners to research solar companies, avoid quick-decision pressure, and get quotes from providers with valid licenses. That advice is basic, but it is still the right starting point.
SolarPro Lab's first-pass review
- Verify the Connecticut Home Improvement Contractor registration and electrical-license path.
- Confirm the exact panel, inverter, racking, and battery models, not just a brand family.
- Ask whether Apricot Solar, a partner installer, or another entity will service the system after it is turned on.
- Model RRES Netting or Buy-All against your usage and utility territory.
- Read the financing terms for escalators, UCC filings, buyout rights, and home-sale transfer rules.
Do not call every solar company one by one.
That is how homeowners end up with a phone full of sales texts and no clear answer. SolarPro Lab is the homeowner's solar company. We vet the installer path, compare the proposal, read the contract, and line up the right option for your house.
You choose. The difference is that you choose after the options have been checked.
Apricot Solar reviews FAQ
Is Apricot Solar a good choice for Connecticut homeowners?
A review page alone cannot answer that. Apricot Solar has mixed public review signals and EnergySage shows it is not in EnergySage's screened installer network. Connecticut homeowners should verify the legal installer, license status, equipment, RRES assumptions, financing terms, and service accountability before signing.
What should I do if an Apricot Solar salesperson comes to my door?
Do not sign on the spot. Ask for the full proposal, the exact installer name, license information, equipment models, production estimate, and complete contract. Then compare it against another option and have the contract reviewed before accepting any 20 to 25 year obligation.
Can SolarPro Lab review an Apricot Solar proposal for me?
Yes. SolarPro Lab can review the proposal, compare it with other vetted options, check the Connecticut utility math, and explain the contract language in plain English. The homeowner chooses the path after the options are verified.