Real answers for homeowners dealing with bad solar deals, predatory contracts, and companies that don't deliver on their promises.
Solar was sold as savings, but many homeowners ended up with a solar payment and an electric bill. If your bill didn't go down, the issue may be the deal, the design, or the way the savings were presented.
Some homeowners can still challenge or exit a solar agreement after signing, especially when there were misleading claims, performance gaps, or installation issues. The first few days matter most, but that is not always the only window.
Solar regret usually comes from one thing: expectation versus reality. If your system feels like a burden instead of a benefit, you are not alone and you are not crazy for wanting answers.
This happens when the system underproduces, the financing has escalators, or the utility bill never fully goes away. Many homeowners don't realize they can end up paying two bills at once.
Solar itself is not fake, but many people feel burned by how it was sold. A good system with a good contract can work. A bad deal can feel like a trap. If it feels like you were sold a fantasy, you may have more leverage than you think.
Leases often feel impossible to escape because they come with long terms, annual increases, and difficult transfer rules. If the lease is creating more stress than value, review the terms closely.
If you were promised a full bill offset, a guaranteed tax credit, or a simple transfer later, and none of that turned out to be true, the issue may be misrepresentation. Document what you were told, compare it to the contract and production, and do not ignore the gap.
Panels can usually be removed physically, but the harder issue is what happens to the loan, lease, or service agreement after removal. The financial obligation often survives the hardware. Before doing anything drastic, review the legal and financial side.
Some homeowners were sold on monthly payment comparisons without seeing the full long-term picture. Dealer fees, rate assumptions, escalators, and inflated production estimates can all make a deal look better than it really is.
Stopping payment can trigger collections, credit damage, or legal action depending on the agreement. The smarter path is to review the contract and identify whether there are legal or performance issues you can use before putting yourself in a worse position.
Many solar agreements contain fee structures homeowners don't fully notice at signing — annual escalators, transfer costs, maintenance exclusions, or surprise payoff numbers. If the monthly payment looked simple at the kitchen table but feels different now, the fine print may be where the real story lives.
Solar can complicate a home sale when buyers do not want to assume the lease or loan. Even when the seller was promised it would add value, the market does not always agree. If solar is slowing down your sale, the issue may not be your home — it may be the structure attached to it.
Solar loans are often framed as a smart replacement for a utility bill, but they can become far more expensive when dealer fees, long terms, and underperformance collide. If your loan feels heavier than the bill it replaced, the financing may have been sold as simpler than it really was.
Performance depends on design, shading, roof angle, weather, equipment quality, and install quality. If those factors were ignored or minimized, the result can be a system that never hits its projected numbers. When production falls short, the homeowner pays for the gap.
Urgency is one of the oldest sales tactics in the book. Homeowners are told rates are changing, incentives are disappearing, or the deal only works today. A good deal should survive a second look. If yours only worked because you were rushed, that tells you something important.
Solar is often pitched as a direct bill replacement, but it is usually a long-term financial contract with its own risks and assumptions. When sales reps blur that distinction, homeowners make decisions without seeing the full tradeoff.
If the installer or seller disappears, service gets harder, warranties get messy, and support may collapse. What often does not disappear is the payment obligation. The company is gone, but the contract is still alive.
Projected savings are not the same thing as guaranteed savings. Many homeowners are shown ideal scenarios that depend on assumptions about usage, weather, rate changes, and performance. If the savings sold to you were treated like certainty, that gap matters.
Solar is often sold like a set-it-and-forget-it solution, but systems can still need repairs, cleaning, service calls, and equipment replacement. Not all of that is covered the way people think. If costs started showing up after the sale, the original presentation may have left out some expensive details.
Production shortfalls can come from bad system sizing, bad installation, shading, equipment problems, or exaggerated projections. That leaves homeowners paying for a result they never received. If your app, utility bill, and contract story do not line up, it is time to look deeper.
Washington State is one of the toughest states in the country for consumer fraud — automatic treble damages and attorney fees under RCW 19.86 make it a powerful venue for GoodLeap solar loan complaints.
Sunrun is one of Utah's most active solar companies — and one of the most complained about. Salt Lake City homeowners report lease escalators, billing errors, and high-pressure sales that didn't match reality.
Sunrun is Nevada's largest residential solar provider — and it leads the state with 4,891+ national BBB complaints. Las Vegas and Henderson homeowners report billing errors, lease traps, and unresponsive service.
Freedom Forever's April 2026 Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing affects Minnesota solar customers across the Twin Cities metro and beyond. Minnesota's Consumer Fraud Act is a powerful tool — here's how to use it.
Freedom Forever filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April 2026 — one of the worst outcomes for Maryland solar customers already dealing with inactive systems and ignored claims. Maryland's strong MCPA gives you real power to recover.
Freedom Forever's April 2026 Chapter 11 filing hits Virginia homeowners hard — especially in the Northern Virginia and Richmond solar markets. Virginia's Consumer Protection Act gives you actionable legal rights.
Sunnova's Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February 2025 left Utah solar homeowners with degraded monitoring, unresolved warranty claims, and contracts in legal limbo. Utah's Consumer Sales Practices Act (UCSPA) may give you exit rights and the ability to recover damages.
Sunnova's February 2025 bankruptcy devastated Ohio solar customers who are now stuck with non-functioning systems, unmet warranty claims, and ongoing lease payments to a bankrupt company. Ohio's Consumer Sales Practices Act (OCSPA) offers some of the nation's strongest remedies, including triple damages.
Sunnova's February 2025 Chapter 11 bankruptcy left Georgia solar homeowners with failing systems, ignored service requests, and uncertain contracts. Georgia's Fair Business Practices Act (FBPA) may give you the right to cancel your lease or PPA and recover damages.
Sunnova's February 2025 bankruptcy left Illinois solar homeowners with unmonitored systems, ignored warranty claims, and 20-year contracts in legal limbo. Illinois' Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act (ICFA) provides powerful legal tools for homeowners seeking to cancel their agreements and recover damages.
Sunnova's February 2025 bankruptcy left North Carolina solar homeowners without monitoring, warranty support, and clear contract answers. North Carolina's NCGS § 75-1.1 may give you grounds to cancel your lease or PPA and seek damages.
Sunnova Energy's February 2025 Chapter 11 bankruptcy has left New Jersey solar homeowners stranded, but NJ's Consumer Fraud Act — one of the most powerful consumer protection laws in the country — provides automatic treble damages and attorney fee recovery against companies that violate its provisions. Here is what every NJ Sunnova customer needs to know.
Sunnova Energy's February 2025 Chapter 11 bankruptcy has left approximately 15,000 Nevada solar customers facing degraded service, uncertain warranties, and unanswered support requests. Nevada homeowners with Sunnova leases or PPAs have specific rights under state law and need to act before bankruptcy court deadlines pass.
Sunnova Energy's Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February 2025 left thousands of New York homeowners with unmonitored solar systems and contracts in legal limbo. New York's GBL § 349 and the state AG's aggressive track record on solar fraud give NY homeowners significant legal leverage.
Sunnova Energy filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February 2025, leaving more than 28,000 Arizona solar customers without monitoring, warranty support, or clear answers. If you have a Sunnova lease or PPA in Arizona, here is what you need to know about your legal rights and options.
Sunnova Energy's Chapter 11 bankruptcy in February 2025 has left Colorado solar homeowners with failed monitoring, unresponsive support, and lease agreements in legal limbo. Colorado's Consumer Protection Act provides meaningful legal tools for customers seeking to exit or seek damages from their Sunnova contracts.
New York homeowners with GoodLeap solar loans are confronting hidden dealer fees and aggressive collection practices — but they live in a state where the Attorney General's office takes solar fraud seriously and GBL § 349 gives consumers powerful private remedies. Here's everything you need to know.
Nevada homeowners are discovering that their GoodLeap solar loans include thousands of dollars in undisclosed dealer fees — money they financed without ever knowing it existed. Nevada's Deceptive Trade Practices Act (NRS 598) and the state's Solar Rights Act give borrowers real leverage to fight back.
North Carolina homeowners are filing a growing number of complaints against GoodLeap over hidden dealer fees and troubled solar installations — and state regulators are paying attention. The NC Attorney General's active solar investigations and NCGS § 75-1.1 give borrowers meaningful legal leverage.
Arizona homeowners are filing hundreds of complaints against GoodLeap, the nation's largest solar loan lender, over hidden dealer fees that inflate loan balances by 25–30%. If you signed a GoodLeap solar loan in Arizona and feel misled, state law gives you powerful tools to fight back.
Colorado homeowners have become some of the most vocal critics of GoodLeap's solar loan practices, reporting hidden dealer fees, broken installer promises, and a lender that keeps collecting even when the solar system stops working. The Colorado Consumer Protection Act gives borrowers some of the strongest legal tools in the nation.
Utah has one of the highest solar adoption rates per capita in the country — and one of the most active complaint landscapes for GoodLeap's hidden dealer fees and troubled installer network. The Utah Consumer Sales Practices Act gives borrowers meaningful legal tools to challenge deceptive solar financing.
Virginia homeowners with GoodLeap solar loans are dealing with hidden dealer fees and troubled installers — but the Virginia Consumer Protection Act (VCPA) gives borrowers a direct private right of action against deceptive lending and sales practices. Here's what Virginia borrowers need to know in 2026.
Pennsylvania homeowners are finding hidden dealer fees buried in their GoodLeap solar loans — fees representing 25–30% of the loan principal that were never disclosed at signing. Pennsylvania's Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law (UTPCPL) gives borrowers a powerful private right of action with attorney's fees available.
Georgia homeowners are discovering that GoodLeap solar loans often contain thousands of dollars in hidden dealer fees — money rolled into the loan balance without disclosure. Georgia's Fair Business Practices Act gives borrowers real legal remedies against deceptive lending and installer misconduct.
Ohio homeowners with GoodLeap solar loans may be sitting on some of the strongest consumer protection claims in the country — the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act allows for triple damages against solar lenders and installers who engage in deceptive practices. Here's what Ohio borrowers need to know.
Freedom Forever's April 2026 Chapter 11 bankruptcy leaves Pennsylvania solar customers with inactive systems and voided warranties. Pennsylvania's UTPCPL gives you the right to sue for up to three times your damages.
Freedom Forever's April 2026 Chapter 11 filing puts Ohio solar customers in a difficult position — but the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act offers triple damages for violations. Here's what Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati homeowners need to do now.
Freedom Forever filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April 2026, leaving thousands of Colorado solar customers in limbo. Here's what Denver, Aurora, and Colorado Springs homeowners need to know right now.
Freedom Forever's April 2026 Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing has left North Carolina solar customers with broken warranties and inactive systems. Find out what NCGS § 75-1.1 means for your case.
Freedom Forever's April 2026 Chapter 11 filing leaves Utah solar customers exposed — especially as Salt Lake City and St. George homeowners report inactive systems and unanswered warranty claims. Here's what the UCSPA means for you.
Sunnova, SunPower, Titan, Freedom Forever, Solar Mosaic — all bankrupt. Here is the complete legal playbook for homeowners with a loan and a failed installer. 90-day window, documented outcomes.
Installer bankrupt or unresponsive but GoodLeap still collecting? The FTC Holder Rule places installer misconduct at the lender's doorstep. Here is exactly how to assert the defense and what settlements look like.
The escalator clause buried in your 25-year solar lease is the single biggest reason the math does not work. Exact compound math at 2.9%, 3.5%, and 3.99%, plus legal options to challenge it.
Solar Mosaic's 2025 Chapter 11 created the single strongest leverage window for borrowers. Here is how to use the bankruptcy, the documented dealer fee pattern, and the FTC Holder Rule to cancel your Mosaic loan.
Stopping solar loan payments feels like control. It is the opposite. Here is what actually happens day-by-day, why it weakens your legal position, and what to do instead.
American contract law has always recognized some contracts are so one-sided courts should refuse to enforce them. Solar leases with 25-year terms and escalator clauses are increasingly vulnerable to unconscionability attacks.
Every state has a UDAP statute. New Jersey mandates treble damages. Texas, Massachusetts, Connecticut offer discretionary treble. California stacks CLRA and UCL. Here is how to use your state's strongest remedies.
If a solar salesperson lied and you signed based on the lie, you have a common-law fraudulent inducement claim. Exists in every state. Voids contracts. Produces punitive damages when proven.
Signed yesterday and having regrets? The next 48 hours matter more than any other period. Hour-by-hour playbook to exit cleanly before the 3-day window closes.
The 3-day solar cancellation window you think you missed may never have legally started. The FTC Cooling-Off Rule only starts running when specific disclosures were provided. Most solar sales violated these requirements.
Solar leases routinely block home sales. Buyer's lenders refuse to fund. Title companies flag the UCC-1 as a cloud on title. Five legal pathways out.
Ten minutes of document review may be worth thousands of dollars. Step-by-step instructions to find out if your solar loan principal includes a hidden 10-36% dealer fee that nobody disclosed. CFPB and Minnesota AG documented the practice across GoodLeap, Mosaic, Sunlight, and Dividend.
Solar salespeople targeted elderly homeowners deliberately. The law saw it coming. Elder financial abuse statutes in California, New York, Florida, Texas, and 36 other states double, treble, or otherwise enhance the damages when seniors were the victims. Here is the complete framework.
Five major residential solar companies have filed bankruptcy in 24 months. The pattern is now visible enough to predict. Here is the documentation of what has already filed, the watch list of companies showing the same signals, and the practical playbook if your installer is on the list.
The Truth in Lending Act gives certain solar borrowers a 3-year right to rescind their loans — but only when specific conditions are met. The Supreme Court clarified the procedure. The 11th Circuit narrowed when it applies. State law extends it in some places. Here is when TILA actually applies to your solar loan and what to do about it.
If your California solar installer's contractor license was expired, suspended, pending, or in the wrong classification for even one day during your install, the entire contract is unenforceable. You may owe nothing on the remaining balance and can claw back every dollar already paid. Here is the complete B&P 7031 playbook.
The FTC Holder Rule (16 CFR 433.2) is the single most powerful tool for canceling solar loans when the installer committed fraud, breached the contract, or went bankrupt. The NY Attorney General used it against Solar Mosaic and WebBank in March 2026. Here is how it works and how to use it.
Momentum Solar customer complaints follow a consistent pattern: production below pitch, warranty calls that go nowhere, tax credit misrepresentation. Here is what is documented, what legal options apply state by state, and what to do in the next 30 days.
Freedom Forever filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy on April 15, 2026. The legal path to cancel your contract, void the loan, and keep the equipment just got dramatically clearer — but the 90-day window matters. Here is the complete playbook.
Your solar salesperson knew about the 10-36% dealer fee added to your loan principal. They were contractually forbidden from telling you. The CFPB documented it. Minnesota's AG sued over it. Mosaic went bankrupt with it as a contributing factor. Here is the complete story — and what it means for your loan.
Every verified legal mechanism that has successfully voided residential solar contracts — from the FTC Holder Rule to California B&P 7031 to elder abuse statutes. With exact statutory citations, real case law, and the specific conditions under which each one kills a contract.
Sunrun's buyout formula is engineered to price exits above the realistic value of the equipment. A 10-year-old system worth $8,000 becomes a $35,000 buyout quote. Here is how the formula actually works — and the 4 legal paths most homeowners can use to exit without paying it.
NY AG Letitia James' $275M lawsuit against Attyx specifically alleges sales reps 'simply forged consumers' e-signatures on the agreements.' If your solar contract shows signature irregularities, you may have the strongest possible cancellation claim. Here is how to identify it and what to do.
GoodLeap — formerly Loanpal — is one of America's largest solar loan servicers. When you do the actual math on that loan, the reaction is usually somewhere between 'wait, what?' and 'this cannot be legal.' Here is the complete breakdown of the four complaint patterns, the legal theories that make GoodLeap loans cancellable, and what to do right now.
You signed a Sunrun lease, PPA, or loan. The system is installed. You want out. Here are the 5 legal paths to cancel a Sunrun contract after installation — plus the 5 mistakes that kill cases before they start.
NY AG Letitia James filed a $275 million lawsuit on March 17, 2026 against Attyx (formerly SUNco), Solar Mosaic, and WebBank — alleging forged e-signatures, bait-and-switch sales targeting elderly and low-income homeowners, and hidden loan surcharges. Here is what Attyx, SUNco, and LGCY Power customers can do.
SunStrong Management acquired Sunnova and SunPower customer accounts after those bankruptcies — then told customers 'we did not assume those warranty obligations.' Connecticut AG William Tong opened a formal investigation in March 2026. Here is what customers can do right now.
A solar salesman promised your electric bill would be zero. It isn't. This is one of the strongest misrepresentation claims in the entire solar industry — and the Texas AG is actively investigating this exact practice. Here is how to document your case and fight back.
A Sunrun lease at $150/month costs $65,000 over 25 years for a system worth $25-35K in cash. We break down the 5 mechanisms inside the contract — and what the Texas AG investigation is now examining.
Freedom Forever — the #2 residential solar installer in America — filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy on April 15, 2026 with over $500M in debt. Here is what it means for your unfinished install, your warranty, your loan, and your legal options.
On April 6, 2026, Texas AG Ken Paxton launched the biggest solar fraud investigation in U.S. history — Civil Investigative Demands to Sunrun, Freedom Forever, Lone Star Solar, and CAM Solar. Here is what it means for your contract and how to fight back today.
New Jersey GoodLeap borrowers report some of the most significant dealer fees in the country, compounded by New Jersey's strong Consumer Fraud Act that automatically triples damages. Here's what NJ borrowers can do.
The solar door-to-door playbook has specific techniques designed to get you to sign before you think. Here are the 8 most common tricks — and exactly how to spot and counter each one.
Freedom Forever markets a production guarantee as a key selling point. Homeowners across the country report years of underproduction with zero reimbursement. Here is how to force Freedom Forever to pay what they owe.
The Connecticut AG found signature forgery in the Sunrun case. It is not isolated. Solar companies and their dealers have forged homeowner signatures on contracts nationwide. Here is what forgery means legally and what you can do about it.
California Sunnova customers report production shortfalls, billing disputes, and difficulty canceling or transferring contracts. Here's what California law gives you and how to fight back.
Florida Sunnova customers face post-bankruptcy service uncertainty, PPA billing disputes, and contracts that are hard to exit. Here's what Florida law gives you.
Seattle homeowners report solar systems that underperform dramatically in the Pacific Northwest's cloudy climate, inflated savings projections, and loans with hidden fees. Here's what Washington law gives you.
Minnesota Sunrun customers report solar systems that underperform in harsh winters, misleading savings projections, and 25-year leases that create problems. Here's what Minnesota law gives you.
Your solar installer closed. The phone number is disconnected. The website is gone. Your system needs repair and your loan payment is still due. Here is exactly what happens and what you can do — warranties, bonds, and your legal options.
Illinois Freedom Forever customers report undisclosed dealer fees, Illinois Shines program misrepresentation, and systems that fall short of promised ComEd and Ameren savings. Here's what the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act gives you.
Connecticut AG filed a lawsuit against Sunrun in 2024 that exposed signature forgery, impersonation, and consumer fraud at scale. Connecticut Sunrun homeowners have one of the strongest cases in the country. Here is what they found.
Illinois homeowners have powerful consumer protection tools against solar companies — the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act, ICC complaints, and a solar market where ComEd and Ameren rate projections were frequently misrepresented.
Georgia Power has unique solar policies that most reps never explained. Here is what Georgia law gives homeowners against solar companies — the Georgia Fair Business Practices Act, PSC complaints, and your 3-day right to cancel.
New Jersey has some of the strongest solar consumer protections in the country and one of the highest solar complaint volumes. Here is what NJ law gives you against Sunrun, Freedom Forever, Momentum Solar, and anyone else who sold you solar in New Jersey.
The rep said it was just standard paperwork. You signed on the tablet without reading the 48 pages. Now you are in a 25-year lease and you had no idea. Here is what the law actually says about contracts signed under pressure.
Your home is listed. The buyer loves everything. Then they find out about the 22 years left on the Sunrun lease and the deal dies. Here is exactly what you can do when a solar lease is killing your home sale.
The sales rep showed you big numbers. Zero electric bill. Locked-in rates. Energy independence. Now you are paying both the solar company and the utility every month and the math never worked. Here is what the law says about fabricated solar savings.
Your roof is leaking. Your attic has water damage. Maybe there is mold. And the solar company is telling you it was pre-existing, not their installation. Here is how to fight back and win.
Your solar company answered every call before you signed. Now you cannot get anyone on the phone, emails bounce, and the system needs repair. Here is your step-by-step escalation guide when the solar company ghosts you.
Your solar system went dark. The monitoring app shows red. Your utility bill just came in and it is brutal. Here is exactly what to do when your solar panels stop working — step by step, no fluff.
Denver homeowners report aggressive solar sales, Xcel Energy savings that fall short, and hail damage complications unique to Colorado's Front Range climate. Here's what Colorado law gives you.
Sacramento homeowners are reporting misleading savings after NEM 3.0, high-pressure sales, and systems that don't pencil out under new utility rates. Here's what California law gives you.
Orlando homeowners are reporting aggressive door-to-door solar sales, systems that fail to deliver promised savings, and companies that stop responding after installation. Here's what Florida law gives you.
Las Vegas has the highest solar penetration of any US city — and a high complaint rate. Here's what Clark County homeowners report about aggressive sales, NV Energy net metering, and contracts that are hard to exit.
Charlotte homeowners are reporting aggressive solar sales in fast-growing suburbs, misleading savings projections, and contracts that are hard to exit. Here's what North Carolina law gives you.
Tampa homeowners report aggressive solar sales, TECO bill savings that fall short, and contracts that are hard to exit. Here's what Florida law gives Hillsborough County solar customers.
Tesla Solar Florida homeowners are dealing with roof leaks from Powerwall installations, systems that dropped offline after software updates, and the maddening reality that there is no one to call — only a chat app.
Freedom Forever expanded aggressively into New York and left a trail of complaints — systems installed but never activated, production guarantees ignored, and door-to-door sales tactics that pushed homeowners into contracts they did not understand.
Dividend Finance solar loans keep collecting even when your system failed, your installer vanished, or you were misled at signing. Here is exactly what you can do — and what the law says about your rights against the lender.
Mosaic Solar loans keep collecting even when your system never worked, your installer disappeared, or you were lied to at signing. Here is how to fight back — FTC Holder Rule, CFPB complaints, and real cancellation options.
Atlanta homeowners report aggressive solar sales in fast-growing suburbs, misleading savings projections, and Georgia Power bill reductions that fall short. Here's what Georgia law gives you.
Michigan Freedom Forever customers report undisclosed dealer fees, systems that underperform in the Great Lakes climate, and post-installation service failures. Here's what Michigan law gives you.
Michigan Sunrun customers report systems that underperform in the Great Lakes climate, savings that fall short, and 25-year leases that trap homeowners. Here's what Michigan law provides.
Ohio Sunrun customers report misleading savings projections, aggressive sales tactics, and contracts that are hard to escape. Here's what Ohio law gives you and how to document your case.
Mosaic Solar loans fund systems that sometimes never work, from companies that sometimes disappear. The loan keeps running. Here is what Mosaic borrowers across the country report and what the FTC Holder Rule and CFPB can do for you.
California GoodLeap borrowers are the most vocal in the country about dealer fees, misleading APR disclosures, and loan terms that don't match what was presented at sale. Here's what California law gives you.
California Vivint Solar customers — now dealing with Sunrun — report aggressive sales, NEM 3.0 savings shortfalls, and difficult lease exits. Here's what California law gives you against Sunrun as successor.
Freedom Forever has high complaint volumes in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio. Texas homeowners report aggressive sales, dealer fees on Oncor and CenterPoint bills, and the powerful Texas DTPA gives triple damages.
We analyzed BBB complaints, CFPB filings, and state AG actions to rank the solar companies generating the most consumer complaints in 2026.
Most solar complaints go nowhere because they're filed wrong. Here's the step-by-step process that actually gets companies to respond and regulators to act.
Before you sign a solar contract, learn the 12 warning signs that separate legitimate installers from companies that will leave you with regret and a bad roof.
From underperforming systems to roof leaks, these are the 10 complaints we see most often from solar homeowners — and what each one signals about your situation.
A BBB A+ rating doesn't mean a solar company is trustworthy. Here's how to actually interpret BBB data to make an informed decision about your solar installer.
Lawsuits and enforcement actions reveal what BBB ratings don't. Here's how to search court records, AG actions, and regulatory databases for your solar company.
The FTC has signaled increasing focus on solar industry fraud. Here's what federal enforcement looks like, what cases are active, and what it means for consumers.
A comprehensive, regularly updated list of state attorney general enforcement actions against solar companies — lawsuits, settlements, consumer alerts, and investigations.
When your solar company goes bankrupt, your warranty doesn't just disappear — but it gets complicated. Here's what actually happens and what you can do about it.
BBB, CFPB, state AG offices, and contractor boards all track solar complaints. Here's a step-by-step guide to searching every major complaint database effectively.
Both solar leases and loans come with serious risks. Here is which contract type generates more consumer complaints and why.
When your solar company files for bankruptcy, your contract, warranty, and loan may all be at risk. Here is what you need to know.
Solar door-to-door salespeople use specific psychological tactics to get you to sign fast. Learn how to recognize and resist them.
A solar panel lien can block your home sale or refinance. Here is exactly what it is and how to deal with it.
GoodLeap charges dealers 15-40% of your loan amount as a hidden fee. Here is how it works and what you can do about it.
Millions of solar homeowners are paying more than expected. Here are the real reasons your solar panels may not be delivering promised savings.
Canceling a solar contract is difficult but not impossible. Here are all your legal options, from the 3-day right to cancel to attorney-assisted exits.
Solar panels can complicate or kill your home sale. Here is what every seller needs to know about leases, liens, and buyer resistance.
Sunrun has over 2,800 BBB complaints. We analyzed the patterns to show you exactly what customers are experiencing and what you can do about it.
A growing number of solar homeowners report serious regret. Here are the statistics, the most common regrets, and what your options are.
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