Solar Complaint Watchdog — Colorado
Solar Complaints in Colorado
Know Your CO Rights
The Colorado AG has issued consumer alerts about solar sales practices and investigated complaints about misleading savings projections. Colorado lacks statewide contractor licensing, which varies by municipality.
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Top Solar Complaints in Colorado
- !Monthly payment higher than pre-solar electric bill
- !Salesperson promised savings that never materialized
- !Federal tax credit not applied — loan balance increased
- !System producing 20–40% less than projected
- !Colorado solar company unreachable after installation
- !Escalator clauses never disclosed at signing
- !Roof damage or liens discovered during home sale
CO State Law Is On Your Side
Colorado homeowners have real legal options. Here are the key statutes that apply to solar contract disputes:
- Colorado Consumer Protection Act (CPA)
- Colorado Renewable Energy Standard
- Colorado Contractor Licensing - varies by jurisdiction
File with the Colorado AG Consumer Protection Section, local building departments for installation issues, or the Colorado PUC for utility-related disputes.
Solar Companies Active in Colorado
Click any company to see full complaint history, AG actions, and your options.
Sunrun
BBB: B
2,847
BBB complaints
Top Complaints
- System underperformance compared to sales projections
- Lease escalator clauses not clearly disclosed at signing
Vivint Solar / NRG Energy
BBB: B+ACQUIRED
1,923
BBB complaints
Top Complaints
- Service quality decline after Sunrun acquisition
- Warranty claims unresolved for months after company transition
Freedom Forever
BBB: B
1,534
BBB complaints
Top Complaints
- 25-year production guarantee disputes over measurement methodology
- Subcontractor quality issues with installation workmanship
SunPower
BBB: A+BANKRUPT
1,876
BBB complaints
Top Complaints
- Warranty claims in limbo following Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing
- Premium pricing not reflected in system performance or service quality
ADT Solar
BBB: B
1,245
BBB complaints
Top Complaints
- Aggressive door-to-door sales tactics using ADT brand trust
- Sales reps implying solar is part of existing ADT security package
Sunnova Energy
BBB: B
1,345
BBB complaints
Top Complaints
- Dealer-installed systems with no direct Sunnova quality oversight
- Lease buyout amounts significantly exceeding fair market value
Lumio
BBB: C
987
BBB complaints
Top Complaints
- Extremely aggressive door-to-door sales targeting elderly homeowners
- Sales representatives refusing to leave property when asked
1,567
BBB complaints
Top Complaints
- Installation timelines extending 6-12 months past promised dates
- Unilateral price changes after contract signing
Grounds to Cancel Your Colorado 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
Key Regulatory Agencies in Colorado
Colorado AG OfficeColorado PUCColorado DORA
Frequently Asked Questions — Colorado
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