State Attorney General Solar Enforcement Actions: A Running List

## State Attorneys General Are the Front Line of Solar Consumer Protection While federal enforcement makes headlines, state attorneys general are the workhorses of solar consumer protection. They investigate complaints, file lawsuits, negotiate settlements, and issue the consumer alerts that protect homeowners in their states. This is our running list of notable state AG enforcement actions against solar companies. We update this list regularly as new actions are announced. ## New Jersey ### Momentum Solar — AG Lawsuit (2023) The New Jersey AG filed suit against Momentum Solar for violations of the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act. The complaint alleged: - Misrepresentation of energy savings projections - Failure to honor the 3-day cancellation right - High-pressure sales tactics targeting elderly homeowners - Deceptive advertising regarding "no cost" solar **Status:** Active litigation as of 2026. ### Industry-Wide Door-to-Door Sales Investigation (2022-Present) The NJ AG has been investigating door-to-door solar sales practices across multiple companies, resulting in new guidance on home solicitation sales. ## Connecticut ### Multiple Companies — Cease-and-Desist Orders (2022-2023) The Connecticut AG issued cease-and-desist orders to several solar companies for misleading savings claims. The AG found that companies were: - Using outdated utility rate assumptions - Failing to account for net metering policy changes - Presenting best-case scenarios as typical results ### Sunrun Investigation (2023) The CT AG investigated Sunrun's sales practices, focusing on door-to-door sales representations and lease escalator clause disclosure. ## North Carolina ### Pink Energy / Power Home Solar — Multi-Agency Investigation (2022-2023) The NC AG, in coordination with Duke Energy, investigated Pink Energy following widespread reports of: - Defective installations using substandard equipment - Generac inverter failures across thousands of systems - Energy production falling 40-60% below written estimates - Company collapse leaving customers without warranty coverage **Outcome:** Pink Energy ceased operations. AG coordinated with federal authorities on ongoing investigation. ## California ### CSLB Enforcement Actions — Multiple Companies (Ongoing) The California Contractors State License Board regularly takes action against solar companies for: - Operating without proper licensing - Subcontractor compliance violations - Installation quality and safety issues ### CPUC Solar Consumer Protection (Ongoing) The California Public Utilities Commission has implemented new consumer protection rules for solar, including enhanced disclosure requirements and cooling-off periods. ## Massachusetts ### Door-to-Door Sales Advisory (2022) The Massachusetts AG issued a consumer advisory specifically addressing aggressive door-to-door solar sales practices, warning consumers about: - Artificial urgency tactics - Misrepresentation of government programs - Failure to provide required cancellation disclosures ## Texas ### Consumer Protection Division — Multiple Companies (2023-Present) The Texas AG Consumer Protection Division has received and acted on complaints about: - DTPA violations by solar sales companies - Misrepresentation of energy savings in the deregulated market - Installation quality complaints ## New York ### AG Consumer Frauds Bureau — Solar Investigations (2023) The New York AG has investigated solar companies for violations of General Business Law, focusing on: - Misleading door-to-door sales in Long Island and downstate markets - Community solar marketing misrepresentation - VDER compensation misrepresentation in sales ## Florida ### Door-to-Door Sales Enforcement (2023-Present) The Florida AG has increased enforcement of the Home Solicitation Sales Act in the context of solar sales, with particular focus on: - 3-day cooling-off period compliance - Misrepresentation of FPL rate trajectories - Targeting of elderly homeowners ## Utah ### Division of Consumer Protection — Multiple Investigations (2023) Utah, home to several solar company headquarters, has been active in investigating: - Door-to-door sales practices (Lumio, ION Solar, Blue Raven Solar) - Misleading production estimates - Rocky Mountain Power rate change misrepresentation ## Nevada ### AG Bureau of Consumer Protection (2023) The Nevada AG has addressed complaints about: - Net metering policy change misrepresentation - Door-to-door sales saturation in Las Vegas Valley - Installation delays exceeding contractual timelines ## How to Check Your State If your state isn't listed above, it doesn't mean there's no enforcement activity — it may simply mean actions haven't been made public or have been resolved through non-public processes. **To check your state:** 1. Go to your state AG's website 2. Search for "solar" in press releases and enforcement actions 3. Call the consumer protection hotline and ask about solar complaints 4. Search for consumer alerts or advisories ## How AG Enforcement Helps You Even if there's no enforcement action against your specific company, AG actions create precedents and deterrents that benefit all consumers. More importantly, filing your own complaint with your state AG contributes to the complaint volume that triggers investigations. ## File Your Complaint Every complaint matters. State AGs prioritize enforcement based on complaint volume and patterns. If you're experiencing issues with a solar company, [get a free, no-obligation contract review at BreakYourSolarContract.com](https://breakyoursolarcontract.com) to understand your specific rights and the best agencies to file with in your state.