Solar Complaint Watchdog — Georgia
Solar Complaints in Georgia
Know Your GA Rights
Georgia's consumer protection enforcement for solar has been limited compared to other major solar markets. The state's Fair Business Practices Act provides the primary avenue for solar fraud complaints.
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Top Solar Complaints in Georgia
- !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
- !Georgia solar company unreachable after installation
- !Escalator clauses never disclosed at signing
- !Roof damage or liens discovered during home sale
GA State Law Is On Your Side
Georgia homeowners have real legal options. Here are the key statutes that apply to solar contract disputes:
- Georgia Fair Business Practices Act (FBPA)
- Georgia Contractor Licensing - varies by jurisdiction
- Georgia Solar Leasing Act
File with the Georgia Governor's Office of Consumer Protection, local building departments for installation quality, or pursue private action under the FBPA.
Solar Companies Active in Georgia
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
Freedom Forever
BBB: B
1,534
BBB complaints
Top Complaints
- 25-year production guarantee disputes over measurement methodology
- Subcontractor quality issues with installation workmanship
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
Pink Energy
BBB: FBANKRUPT
2,134
BBB complaints
Top Complaints
- Complete business closure leaving thousands with no warranty coverage
- Systems using defective or underperforming equipment
1,567
BBB complaints
Top Complaints
- Installation timelines extending 6-12 months past promised dates
- Unilateral price changes after contract signing
Palmetto Solar
BBB: C
1,123
BBB complaints
Top Complaints
- Extended installation delays of 4-8 months
- Customer service response times exceeding weeks
Grounds to Cancel Your Georgia 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 Georgia
Georgia Governor's Office of Consumer ProtectionGeorgia PSC
Frequently Asked Questions — Georgia
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