Solar Contract Watchdog — San Diego, CA
Solar Complaints in San Diego, CA
Real Companies. Real Issues.
San Diego homeowners have reported issues with 9 active solar companies in the area. Research complaint data, learn your CA rights, and find out if you have a case.
85,000+
Solar Installations
$18,200
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9
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Top Solar Complaints in San Diego
- !NEM 3.0 savings less than promised under old NEM 2.0 projections
- !Installers using outdated savings calculators
- !Battery storage add-on pressure tactics
- !SDG&E interconnection delays
Solar Companies Active in San Diego
Sunrun
B2,847 BBB complaints
"San Diego Sunrun customers report savings projections used NEM 2.0 rates after NEM 3.0 took effect"
Freedom Forever
B1,534 BBB complaints
"Freedom Forever San Diego complaints include battery storage upsells with inflated ROI claims"
SunPower
A+1,876 BBB complaints
"SunPower San Diego customers report Chapter 11 filing disrupted monitoring and warranty service"
Tesla Solar / Tesla Energy
B1,567 BBB complaints
"Tesla Solar San Diego complaints focus on Powerwall pricing changes after initial contract"
Palmetto Solar
C1,123 BBB complaints
Sunnova Energy
B1,345 BBB complaints
Powur
B734 BBB complaints
GoodLeap (formerly Loanpal)
B1,456 BBB complaints
"GoodLeap San Diego borrowers report loan funded before SDG&E interconnection was approved"
Solar Mosaic / Mosaic
B1,234 BBB complaints
"Mosaic San Diego customers report dealer fee added to loan balance without itemized disclosure"
CA State Law Is On Your Side
The California AG has been among the most active in solar enforcement, investigating deceptive sales practices and installation quality issues. The CPUC and CSLB also actively regulate solar contractors.
- California Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA)
- California Unfair Competition Law (UCL) - Bus. & Prof. Code 17200
- California Solar Rights Act
- CSLB Contractor Licensing Law
Grounds to Cancel Your San Diego Solar Contract
- FTC 3-day right of rescission not honored at signing
- Misrepresentation of projected energy savings
- Undisclosed escalator clauses in your contract
- Truth in Lending Act (TILA) violations in financing documents
- System performance below contractual guarantees
- Solar company bankruptcy or change of ownership
- Deceptive sales practices under state consumer protection law
Frequently Asked Questions — San Diego, CA
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