Updated: Aug 04, 2026
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Address
1300 E Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA, 93710
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Empower Solar Inc
Empower Solar Inc, 1300 E Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA (Owned by: Christopher Steven Rivas) holds a Contractor license and 3 other licenses according to the Oceanside license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 113 ranks in the top 3% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Empower Solar Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (800) 306-6953
Address: 1300 E Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93710
Empower Solar Inc Fresno
Quality
113
97th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Empower Solar Inc has a BuildZoom score of 113, which places them above 97% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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2 projects
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2026 |
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978 projects
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2025 |
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1488 projects
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2024 |
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1676 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Empower Solar Inc has worked on at least
4144.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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105 projects
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New Constructions |
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75 projects
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Home Additions |
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47 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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4015 projects
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Solar installations |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Empower Solar Inc mostly works on
solar installation
and new construction
projects.
Pricing
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86 projects
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< $5k |
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1014 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1268 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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250 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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24 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $22,432. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Residential: limited review - electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc
2025-03-17
Room solar & ess ****existing solar 0740 52543.13**** 43 module 17.415 kwdc roof mount solar (4) enphase batteries (240v 5kwh) (n) 200a enphase iq system controller existing system 33 modules 1 inverter install location: main dwelling current main amperage: 225 panel changeout: no proposed amperage: 225 inverter type/size: 43 - enphase iq8plus-72-m-us [240v] micro inverters number of ... see more
Valuation:
$247,369
Permit #:
BLD25-00661
Status:
issued
Fee:
$567
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: limited review - electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc
2025-03-06
Room solar & ess 29 module 11.89kwdc roof mount solar (3) enphase batteries (240v 5kwh) 125a solar load center derate 200a main breaker to 150a install location: main dwelling current main amperage: 200 panel changeout: no proposed amperage: 200 inverter type/size: 29 - enphase iq8plus-72-m-us micro inverters number of panels/type: 29 - qcells q.peak duo blk ml-g10+ (410w) mounting sy... see more
Valuation:
$159,629
Permit #:
BLD25-00119
Status:
complete
Fee:
$407
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
E-permit: residential - 10.66kw photovoltaic system main breaker replacement: - yes battery backup units: - 3. e-permit: revision record id: bp25-01536.rev01 revision description: the system size has increased to 11.48 kwdc and the module layout has changed. refer to sheets pv-0 and pv-1 pv-2 pv-4 and pv-5 for changes made main breaker replacement: no
Valuation:
$49,721
Permit #:
BP25-01536
Status:
expired
Fee:
$846
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
**5.67kw 14 panels + (2) batteries** photovoltaic contractor shall be present at time of inspection - call 209-723-2489. do not cover mechanical or plumbing vents with solar panels. contractor shall provide job site access & a secure ladder with minimum of 3 rungs above roof line. inspection times 8-12 1-4 m-f provide smoke/carbon form at inspection
Valuation:
$30,489
Permit #:
25-00000105
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
** 5.33kw 13 panels + battery ** photovoltaic contractor shall be present at time of inspection - call 209-723-2489. do not cover mechanical or plumbing vents with solar panels. contractor shall provide job site access & a secure ladder with minimum of 3 rungs above roof line. inspection times 8-12 1-4 m-f provide smoke/carbon form at inspection
Valuation:
$19,861
Permit #:
25-00000139
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
** 5.33kw 13 panels + battery ** photovoltaic contractor shall be present at time of inspection - call 209-723-2489. do not cover mechanical or plumbing vents with solar panels. contractor shall provide job site access & a secure ladder with minimum of 3 rungs above roof line. inspection times 8-12 1-4 m-f provide smoke/carbon form at inspection
Valuation:
$19,861
Permit #:
25-00000039
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Revised 6/2/2025 -dh: existing panel 100 amps - overhead service new main panel 225 amps replacement weather head/masthead work main breaker replacement residential customer acknowledgment: the installation of a surge-protective device (spd) is required in accordance with article 230.67 of the california electrical code. the spd shall be an integral part of the service equipment or sh... see more
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
BP25-03558
Status:
issued
Fee:
$350
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
E-permit: applicant's detailed description: main panel upgrade to (n) 125a main panel with (n) 100a main breaker; existing panel 100 amps - underground service new main panel 125 amps replacement weather head/masthead work main breaker replacement residential customer acknowledgment: the installation of a surge-protective device (spd) is required in accordance with article 230.67 of t... see more
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
BP25-01705
Status:
final
Fee:
$350
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
E-permit: applicant's detailed description: main panel upgrade to (n) 225a main panel with (n)200a main breaker; existing panel 225 amps - overhead service new main panel 225 amps replacement weather head/masthead work main breaker replacement residential customer acknowledgment: the installation of a surge-protective device (spd) is required in accordance with article 230.67 of the c... see more
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
BP25-00684
Status:
final
Fee:
$350
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2025-06-26
Cross street: matlin description of work: hra (online permit) roof mount residential solar photovoltaic with advanced energy storage system for existing permitted structures (no meter upgrade). this permit does not exempt any existing structures from compliance with applicable building code and zoning ordinance requirements. per section 4620 (i) of the zoning ordinance roof mounted ph... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PDS2025-RESALT-004767
Status:
complete
Fee:
$346
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of 5.67kw roof mount photovoltaic system w (14) modules with micro-inverters 2-5kwh ess a 60a disconnect a 125a combiner panel monitoring system iq gateway a 100a air conditioning disconnect and a 70a photovoltaic breaker @ single family residence. connect to the new 225a msp/200a msb
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
BD-PVT-25-01779
Status:
final
Fee:
$450
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of 8.1kw roof mount photovoltaic system w (20) modules with micro-inverters a 125a combiner panel iq gateway a 100a fused air conditioning disconnect 3-5kwh ess a 60a disconnect a 225a subpanel @ single family residence. connect to the existing 200a msp/200a msb with a 200a feeder breaker
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BD-PVT-25-01526
Status:
final
Fee:
$450
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Cross street: aneas ct description of work: hra (online permit) roof mount residential solar photovoltaic with advanced energy storage system for existing permitted structures (no meter upgrade). this permit does not exempt any existing structures from compliance with applicable building code and zoning ordinance requirements. per section 4620 (i) of the zoning ordinance roof mounted ... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PDS2025-RESALT-003090
Status:
complete
Fee:
$346
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2025-04-23
Cross street: winterwarm description of work: hra (online permit) roof mount residential solar photovoltaic with advanced energy storage system for existing permitted structures (no meter upgrade). this permit does not exempt any existing structures from compliance with applicable building code and zoning ordinance requirements. per section 4620 (i) of the zoning ordinance roof mounte... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PDS2025-RESALT-003047
Status:
complete
Fee:
$346
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of 7.695kw roof mount photovoltaic system w (19) modules with micro-inverters a 80a iq combiner box 5 2- 60a air conditioning disconnect 2-5kwh ess a 125a backup load panel and a iq controller 3 @ single family residence. connect to the existing 200a msp/150a msb with a 90a feeder breaker. existing 30a photovoltaic system on site
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BD-PVT-25-01220
Status:
final
Fee:
$450
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of 14.58kw roof mount photovoltaic system w (36) modules with micro-inverters a 200a load center iq gateway 5-5kwh ess 2 60a disconnects a 200a air conditioning disconnect a 225a backup subpanel @ single family residence. connect to the existing 225a msp/200a msb with a 200a lug kit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BD-PVT-25-01138
Status:
final
Fee:
$450
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2025-04-09
Cross street: crofton description of work: hra (online permit) roof mount residential solar photovoltaic with advanced energy storage system for existing permitted structures (no meter upgrade). this permit does not exempt any existing structures from compliance with applicable building code and zoning ordinance requirements. per section 4620 (i) of the zoning ordinance roof mounted p... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PDS2025-RESALT-002634
Status:
issued
Fee:
$346
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Cross street: caras description of work: hra (online permit) roof mount residential solar photovoltaic with advanced energy storage system for existing permitted structures (no meter upgrade). this permit does not exempt any existing structures from compliance with applicable building code and zoning ordinance requirements. per section 4620 (i) of the zoning ordinance roof mounted pho... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PDS2025-RESALT-002482
Status:
complete
Fee:
$346
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2025-03-28
Cross street: winterwarm dr description of work: hra (online permit) roof mount residential solar photovoltaic with advanced energy storage system for existing permitted structures (no meter upgrade). this permit does not exempt any existing structures from compliance with applicable building code and zoning ordinance requirements. per section 4620 (i) of the zoning ordinance roof mou... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PDS2025-RESALT-002335
Status:
issued
Fee:
$346
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of 3.2kw roof mount photovoltaic system w (8) modules with micro-inverters a 125a combiner panel monitoring system a 5kwh ess a 60a air conditioning disconnect and a 40a photovoltaic breaker @ single family residence. connect to the existing 225a msp/125a msb
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BD-PVT-25-00892
Status:
final
Fee:
$450
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 1057693 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Oceanside |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of August 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | 893633 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Low Voltage Systems |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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Inactive License
| License # | 0435780623 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Arkansas |
| Type | Electrical |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| License # | 11486868-5501 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Utah |
| Type | E200 General Electrical Qualifier |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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113
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Western Surety Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Starnet Insurance Company |
7.2K
Permits
- Building permit records show that Empower Solar Inc has worked on 7188 permitted projects.
Empower Solar Inc Employees
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Christopher Steven Rivas
Owner