Solar Contract Watchdog — San Jose, CA
Solar Complaints in San Jose, CA
Real Companies. Real Issues.
San Jose homeowners have reported issues with 6 active solar companies in the area. Research complaint data, learn your CA rights, and find out if you have a case.
48,000+
Solar Installations
$20,500
Avg System Cost
6
Active Companies
Free
Contract Review
Top Solar Complaints in San Jose
- !Permitting delays in Santa Clara County
- !Tree ordinance conflicts with solar access
- !High system costs relative to decreasing NEM benefits
Solar Companies Active in San Jose
Sunrun
B2,847 BBB complaints
"San Jose Sunrun customers report NEM 3.0 transition cut projected savings by 75% from original estimate"
SunPower
A+1,876 BBB complaints
"SunPower San Jose complaints include premium pricing with no post-bankruptcy warranty fulfillment"
Tesla Solar / Tesla Energy
B1,567 BBB complaints
"Tesla Solar San Jose customers report Santa Clara County permit delays blamed on homeowner"
Sunnova Energy
B1,345 BBB complaints
Powur
B734 BBB complaints
GoodLeap (formerly Loanpal)
B1,456 BBB complaints
"GoodLeap San Jose borrowers report dealer fee of $8,000+ added to loan without line-item 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 Jose 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 Jose, CA
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