Solar Complaint Watchdog — South Carolina
Solar Complaints in South Carolina
Know Your SC Rights
South Carolina has seen increasing solar complaints as the market grows. The AG's office has received complaints about installation quality and misleading savings claims, particularly in the coastal markets.
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Top Solar Complaints in South Carolina
- !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
- !South Carolina solar company unreachable after installation
- !Escalator clauses never disclosed at signing
- !Roof damage or liens discovered during home sale
SC State Law Is On Your Side
South Carolina homeowners have real legal options. Here are the key statutes that apply to solar contract disputes:
- South Carolina Unfair Trade Practices Act
- South Carolina Contractor Licensing Law
- South Carolina Energy Freedom Act
File with the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs, the SC Contractor Licensing Board, or the SC PSC for utility interconnection issues.
Solar Companies Active in South Carolina
Grounds to Cancel Your South Carolina 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 South Carolina
SC Department of Consumer AffairsSC Contractor Licensing BoardSC PSC
Frequently Asked Questions — South Carolina
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