Solar Complaint Watchdog — Rhode Island
Solar Complaints in Rhode Island
Know Your RI Rights
Rhode Island has moderate solar enforcement activity. The AG has addressed complaints about solar sales practices and financing terms.
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Top Solar Complaints in Rhode Island
- !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
- !Rhode Island solar company unreachable after installation
- !Escalator clauses never disclosed at signing
- !Roof damage or liens discovered during home sale
RI State Law Is On Your Side
Rhode Island homeowners have real legal options. Here are the key statutes that apply to solar contract disputes:
- Rhode Island Deceptive Trade Practices Act
- Rhode Island Contractor Registration
- Rhode Island Renewable Energy Standard
File with the Rhode Island AG Consumer Protection Unit or the Rhode Island PUC.
Grounds to Cancel Your Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island
Rhode Island AG OfficeRhode Island PUCRhode Island OER
Frequently Asked Questions — Rhode Island
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