Hawaii Cracks Down On Shady Solar Sales Pitches
Under the measures, anyone marketing or selling a residential solar energy device in Hawaii would need to follow state consumer-protection laws, and it would be illegal for someone without a
States That Outlaw or Restrict Solar Panels
Paradoxically, the states most likely to do this are some that would greatly benefit from solar power, like Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska. This
Changes to Nevada''s Residential Rooftop Solar Law Aims to Protect
SB 293 was signed into law by Governor Joe Lombardo on June 4, 2023, and went into efect on January 1, 2024. This article explains the provisions in SB 293 designed to combat the deceptive
California Solar Consumer Protection Guide
Solar providers are only allowed to use a maximum of 10% for yearly escalation of electricity rates, as of 2025. If you install solar, the majority of your electric bill savings will come from using the solar
Chapter 19.95 RCW: SOLAR ENERGY CONSUMER PROTECTIONS
The legislature finds that many Washingtonians are solicited by solar energy salespersons and solar energy contractors to purchase or lease a solar energy system.
Can I Sell Solar Energy to My Neighbors?
Instead of relying on centralized utilities, P2P trading allows neighbors to buy and sell solar power directly. But in 2025, the answer isn''t
Do You Need a License to Sell Solar Panels?
Engaging in solar sales without the necessary license or registration carries significant legal and financial consequences. State enforcement agencies can impose substantial fines, which
Solar Panel Rules in Your State: What Homeowners
Many states have enacted “solar rights laws” that prevent homeowners associations (HOAs) from outright banning solar panel
Solar sales practices: A growing regulatory concern
In the wake of complaints about allegedly deceptive or misleading sales tactics in the solar industry, states are increasingly passing “solar
Direct Claims Against Solar Lenders: What the FTC
Attorney Macy D. Hanson is well-versed in the legal challenges surrounding solar financing, helping clients pursue direct claims against solar
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