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Is Cali-Graf Legit? Straight Answers for Homeowners

Cali-Graf is a Southern California directory of licensed solar, roofing and electrical contractors and solar equipment, built from public records — the Contractors State License Board and city and county building permits — plus a free design tool for solar professionals. It is developed by Cali Energy, a Southern California solar installer, and says so. Contractors can't pay to be listed or to move up, Cali Energy included; lists are ordered by permitted work. It's a useful place to check a license and see what a company has actually built — and, like any single source, worth confirming with CSLB before you sign.

Updated October 16, 2026 · Last fact-checked October 16, 2026 · By the Cali Energy team · Northridge, CA · CSLB #1032379 (B, C-10, C-39) — verify license

The short version

QuestionAnswer
Who runs it?Cali Energy, a Southern California solar installer, discloses that it develops Cali-Graf
Do contractors pay to be listed?No — nobody can pay to appear or move, Cali Energy included
Where does the data come from?CSLB license records and building permits matched by license number
Does it have reviews?No — license records and permits only
Does it show homeowners' information?No names, street addresses or permit numbers
Is it free?Yes — the directory and the license check are free

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Frequently asked

Who runs Cali-Graf?

Cali Energy, a licensed contractor (CSLB #1032379) that installs solar in Southern California. Cali-Graf discloses this on its pages and on its About page. Cali Energy appears in lists only where its own license and permits put it.

Do contractors pay to be on Cali-Graf or to rank higher?

No. Every licensed solar (C-46), electrical (C-10) and roofing (C-39) contractor in scope has a profile — 20,925 as of October 2026 — and lists are ordered only by building permits, recent activity and office location. The rules are explained in how Cali-Graf orders contractors.

Where does the information come from?

License status, classes, bond and workers' comp from the Contractors State License Board; building permits from city and county permit portals, matched to contractors by the license number on the permit — 748,597 permits as of October 2026. Equipment data comes from the California Energy Commission's lists and manufacturers' documents.

Is the information always current?

It's as current as its sources. Each profile shows when its license data was last checked against CSLB, and each list states which permit portals and years it covers. Confirm a license on cslb.ca.gov before signing anything.

Why don't profiles show phone numbers or websites?

By design. Contact details are on the CSLB license record, which every profile links to.

Why are there no reviews?

Cali-Graf publishes facts from public records — licenses and permits — not opinions. Reviews and references are still worth checking elsewhere.

What does "exempt" from workers' comp mean?

The contractor told CSLB it has no employees. If a crew will be working at your home, ask who covers them — see bonds and workers' comp exemptions.

What does "Verified website" mean?

That the company's website was confirmed to belong to the license. What the site says is shown as the company's own claim.

What does a permit count tell me?

How much permitted work of that kind the company has done, how recently and where. It doesn't measure quality or service — see what a contractor's permit history tells you.

What happens if I ask for a "second quote from Cali Energy"?

Your name, phone number and ZIP code — plus the page you sent it from — go to Cali Energy, which uses them only to contact you about your estimate, by phone or text as you agreed in the form. Per Cali-Graf's privacy policy, they aren't sold or shared with other contractors. Reply STOP to end texts.

Does Cali-Graf track me?

The public directory pages count visits with Google Analytics; Cali-Graf doesn't sell personal information, show ads or use advertising trackers. The details are in the privacy policy.

Is my own home in the data?

Not in a way that identifies you. From building permits, Cali-Graf shows only the type of work, the date, the jurisdiction and the ZIP code — never names, street addresses or permit numbers.

How do I check a contractor's license?

Use the free license check — by license number or business name — then confirm on cslb.ca.gov. Step by step: how to check a solar contractor's license and permits.

How do I find installers near me?

Open your county's solar installers list and filter to companies with permits there; see shortlisting solar installers by real permits.

I found a mistake. How do I report it?

Write to calisolargroup@gmail.com with the page address. The source is checked and the page fixed.

Can I use the Cali-Graf design tool myself?

The design and proposal tool is built for solar professionals. Homeowners can use the directory, the license check and the equipment pages — and ask an installer for a proposal.

Related reading

Sources & methodology

Product facts on this page come from Cali-Graf's own help center and the pages linked below; figures in examples come from the stated inputs. Features, limits and supported utilities change; each was verified October 16, 2026.

  1. Cali-Graf — About Cali-Graf
  2. Cali-Graf — How rankings work
  3. Cali-Graf — How we verify data
  4. Cali-Graf — Editorial policy
  5. Cali-Graf — Privacy Policy
  6. Cali-Graf — Your privacy choices
  7. Cali-Graf — Terms of Service
  8. Contractors State License Board — License check

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The license check is free: status, classes, insurance and permits on one page. Planning solar in Los Angeles? Cali Energy (CSLB #1032379), which develops Cali-Graf, designs on your own roof and models your LADWP or SCE bill. Cali-Graf's rules are published at cali-graf.com/about.

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Prepared by Cali Energy, October 16, 2026. This article is for general educational purposes only and is not legal, tax, financial, engineering, or utility advice. Rates, incentives, codes, permit requirements, equipment specifications, prices, and program terms may change; figures and timelines are estimates, not guarantees. Confirm current requirements with the applicable utility, AHJ, program administrator, manufacturer, or a licensed professional. See our Content Disclaimer. Cali Energy · 19201 Parthenia St, Unit E, Northridge, CA 91324 · CSLB #1032379 (B, C-10, C-39)

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