Solar Scams: How to deal with door to door solar sales in Florida
A solar power scam is when salesperson(s) or ads on the internet trying to sell high-efficiency solar panels at a low price with other benefits and a high rate of return. They
How to avoid getting burned by solar or clean energy
The scams vary, but here''s the gist: someone claiming to be with the government or your utility company promises big savings on your utility bills from solar energy or other home improvements designed to increase energy efficiency. If you
Solar energy is rising in popularity. So are the scams
It''s likely a scam. While there are some government-funded solar programs for households that qualify, "going solar" isn''t free. Honest businesses will tell you exactly how much it''ll cost to get and install solar
Best Solar Panel Loans Of 2024 – Forbes Advisor
Solar panels are becoming a popular way to power homes more sustainably—and without relying on the power grid. Switching over to solar energy can be expensive, but there are many ways to pay for
Federal Government Addresses Solar Complaints | TIME
The FTC received 5,331 complaints containing the phrase "solar panels" between Jan. 1 and Sept. 19 of 2023, up 31% from the entire year of 2022 and up 746% since 2018, when it received just
Solar Panel Scams: 7 Solar Red Flags And How To Avoid Them
Ben Zientara is a writer, researcher, and solar policy analyst who has written about the residential solar industry, the electric grid, and state utility policy since 2013. His early work included
Solar energy is rising in popularity. So are the scams
Did a salesperson knock on your door and promise free rooftop solar panels at no cost to you? Or say you''ll never have to pay another electricity bill because government programs, grants, or rebates cover your solar
Solar Panel Scams: Red Flags and How to Avoid Them | Solar
Solar panel scams have a clear negative effects on the solar industry. The more solar spam, the harder it is to communicate the true value of solar. Related reading: Solar Leases vs. Solar
Don''t waste your energy on a solar scam
Be aware of solar energy scams – everything from scammers pretending to be affiliated with the government or utility company to businesses misrepresenting the cost of improvements, savings, and financing options.
Homeowners are getting burned by solar panel
There were "5,331 complaints containing the words ''solar panels'' submitted on reportfraud.ftc.gov between Jan. 1 and Sept. 19 of 2023," according to a Freedom of Information Act analysis from