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Georgia Solar Consumer Rights (2026) — What Homeowners Must Know

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.

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Georgia homeowners can fight deceptive solar sales under the Georgia Fair Business Practices Act, which prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices in consumer transactions. File complaints with the Georgia AG at law.georgia.gov, the Georgia PSC at psc.state.ga.us for Georgia Power net metering disputes, and the Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors for installation defects. Georgia gives homeowners 3 business days to cancel in-home solicitation contracts.

Georgia's Solar Market and Its Problems

Georgia has seen rapid solar expansion driven by high Georgia Power rates, growing suburban housing, and aggressive solar canvassing particularly in the Atlanta metro, Savannah, and Augusta markets. Georgia-specific complaint patterns center on Georgia Power's relatively limited net metering program compared to other states — a detail that many sales presentations failed to adequately disclose — and summer production shortfalls from frequent afternoon thunderstorms that were not accounted for in annual projections.

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The Georgia Fair Business Practices Act

The Georgia FBPA prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices in consumer transactions. For solar homeowners, this covers false savings projections, misrepresented Georgia Power net metering rates, undisclosed escalator clauses, and high-pressure sales tactics. File FBPA complaints with the Georgia AG consumer protection division at law.georgia.gov. The AG can investigate, require restitution, and pursue civil penalties.

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Georgia PSC and Georgia Power Net Metering

Georgia Power's net metering program is regulated by the Georgia Public Service Commission. Georgia Power's net metering structure differs from many other state programs — export credits are lower than in states like California and New Jersey, and sales presentations that used generic solar economics without disclosing Georgia Power's specific program details frequently produced savings projections that were significantly overstated.

File complaints with the Georgia PSC at psc.state.ga.us for Georgia Power billing disputes and net metering credit shortfalls. The PSC has jurisdiction over Georgia Power's interconnection and metering policies.

Georgia Contractor Licensing

Solar contractors in Georgia must be licensed by the Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors. File complaints at gboc.georgia.gov for installation defects, warranty refusals, and contractor misconduct. The Board can require corrective work, pull bonds, and revoke licenses.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Georgia FBPA and how does it apply to solar?+
The Georgia Fair Business Practices Act prohibits unfair or deceptive acts or practices in consumer transactions. Solar savings misrepresentation, undisclosed escalator clauses, and high-pressure sales tactics are all potentially actionable. File complaints with the Georgia AG at law.georgia.gov.
How do I file a Georgia solar complaint?+
File with the Georgia AG consumer protection division at law.georgia.gov under the FBPA. File with the Georgia PSC at psc.state.ga.us for Georgia Power net metering disputes. File with the Georgia State Licensing Board at gboc.georgia.gov for installation defects.
Does Georgia Power net metering differ from other states?+
Yes. Georgia Power's export credit rates are lower than many other state programs. Sales presentations using generic solar economics without disclosing Georgia Power's specific program details frequently produced significantly overstated savings projections.
How do I cancel a solar contract in Georgia?+
Georgia's 3-day right to cancel applies to in-home solicitation contracts. After that file with the Georgia AG under the FBPA and the Georgia PSC for utility-related issues.
Who regulates solar contractors in Georgia?+
The Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors at gboc.georgia.gov. The Board can require corrective work, pull bonds, and revoke licenses.
What if Georgia Power credits were less than my solar company promised?+
Document actual credits vs. what was shown in your sales presentation. If the discrepancy is material, file with the Georgia PSC at psc.state.ga.us and the Georgia AG under the FBPA for deceptive trade practices.

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