Solar Contract Watchdog — St. Petersburg, FL
Solar Complaints in St. Petersburg, FL
Real Companies. Real Issues.
St. Petersburg homeowners have reported issues with 5 active solar companies in the area. Research complaint data, learn your FL rights, and find out if you have a case.
15,000+
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$17,500
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5
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Top Solar Complaints in St. Petersburg
- !Coastal corrosion on equipment
- !Duke Energy rate changes
- !Storm damage claims during hurricane season
Solar Companies Active in St. Petersburg
Sunrun
B2,847 BBB complaints
"St. Petersburg Sunrun customers report salt air corrosion voided equipment warranty after 2 years"
ADT Solar
B1,245 BBB complaints
"ADT Solar St. Pete complaints include hurricane damage claims denied citing 'improper maintenance'"
Sunnova Energy
B1,345 BBB complaints
"Sunnova St. Petersburg homeowners report Duke Energy rate changes cut projected savings by 25%"
Palmetto Solar
C1,123 BBB complaints
GoodLeap (formerly Loanpal)
B1,456 BBB complaints
"GoodLeap St. Pete borrowers report loan originated before Duke Energy interconnection was approved"
FL State Law Is On Your Side
Florida's AG has increased solar enforcement following rapid market growth, particularly targeting misleading savings claims and high-pressure door-to-door sales. The state's 3-day cooling-off period for home solicitation sales is frequently invoked.
- Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA)
- Florida Solar Rights Act (163.04)
- Florida Home Solicitation Sale Act
- Florida Contractor Licensing Statutes
Grounds to Cancel Your St. Petersburg 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 — St. Petersburg, FL
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