Solar Complaint Watchdog — Pennsylvania
Solar Complaints in Pennsylvania
Know Your PA Rights
Pennsylvania's AG Bureau of Consumer Protection has investigated solar sales companies, particularly those using aggressive door-to-door tactics in suburban Philadelphia and Pittsburgh markets.
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Top Solar Complaints in Pennsylvania
- !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
- !Pennsylvania solar company unreachable after installation
- !Escalator clauses never disclosed at signing
- !Roof damage or liens discovered during home sale
PA State Law Is On Your Side
Pennsylvania homeowners have real legal options. Here are the key statutes that apply to solar contract disputes:
- Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law
- Pennsylvania Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act
- Pennsylvania Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act
File with the Pennsylvania AG Bureau of Consumer Protection, the PA Home Improvement Contractor Registration, or the PA PUC for utility interconnection.
Solar Companies Active in Pennsylvania
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
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
Momentum Solar
BBB: C
1,678
BBB complaints
Top Complaints
- High-pressure sales tactics with artificial urgency and expiring deals
- Significant energy production shortfalls versus written estimates
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
Blue Raven Solar
BBB: AACQUIRED
654
BBB complaints
Top Complaints
- Service quality changes after SunPower acquisition
- TrueMonth billing program creating payment confusion
1,456
BBB complaints
Top Complaints
- Dealer fees of 25-40% hidden in loan principal amount
- Consumers unaware they signed a loan versus a lease
Solar Mosaic / Mosaic
BBB: B
1,234
BBB complaints
Top Complaints
- Hidden dealer fees adding 20-35% to total loan cost
- Loan documents signed on tablet without adequate review time
Sunlight Financial
BBB: FBANKRUPT
987
BBB complaints
Top Complaints
- Loan servicing disruptions during bankruptcy proceedings
- Inability to obtain payoff quotes or account statements
Grounds to Cancel Your Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania AG OfficePA PUCPA Bureau of Consumer Protection
Frequently Asked Questions — Pennsylvania
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