Solar Complaint Watchdog — Wisconsin
Solar Complaints in Wisconsin
Know Your WI Rights
Wisconsin's consumer protection division has addressed solar complaints primarily related to door-to-door sales and installation quality. The state's Focus on Energy program has helped standardize installer quality.
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Top Solar Complaints in Wisconsin
- !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
- !Wisconsin solar company unreachable after installation
- !Escalator clauses never disclosed at signing
- !Roof damage or liens discovered during home sale
WI State Law Is On Your Side
Wisconsin homeowners have real legal options. Here are the key statutes that apply to solar contract disputes:
- Wisconsin Deceptive Trade Practices Act
- Wisconsin Home Improvement Practices Rule
- Wisconsin Focus on Energy Program
File with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) or the Wisconsin PSC.
Solar Companies Active in Wisconsin
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
Grounds to Cancel Your Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
Wisconsin DATCPWisconsin PSC
Frequently Asked Questions — Wisconsin
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