Solar Complaint Watchdog — South Dakota
Solar Complaints in South Dakota
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South Dakota has minimal solar-specific enforcement activity due to its small residential solar market.
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Top Solar Complaints in South Dakota
- !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 Dakota solar company unreachable after installation
- !Escalator clauses never disclosed at signing
- !Roof damage or liens discovered during home sale
SD State Law Is On Your Side
South Dakota homeowners have real legal options. Here are the key statutes that apply to solar contract disputes:
- South Dakota Deceptive Trade Practices Act
- South Dakota Contractor Excise Tax Requirements
File with the South Dakota AG Consumer Protection Division or the South Dakota PUC.
Grounds to Cancel Your South Dakota 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 Dakota
South Dakota AG OfficeSouth Dakota PUC
Frequently Asked Questions — South Dakota
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