Remarks by Chair Lina M. Khan at the Public Briefing on Solar

Over the last decade, more Americans have been opting for residential solar power as a way to lower their utility bills. But as this market has expanded, we''ve seen an uptick in complaints about

March 8, 2024 Press Release

On April 25, 2022, Attorney General Ellison filed a lawsuit against numerous Utah-based solar energy companies and the lenders they partnered with for deceptive and fraudulent practices in

Solar Fraud Victim Wins $34K Arbitration, Loan Canceled

In a victory for consumers, a Kneupper and Covey client has won a $34,895 award in arbitration—as well as cancellation of a $61,000 solar power loan on their house. The consumer was

Solar Panel Lawsuit Updates: What Homeowners Need to Know

Many homeowners trusted solar companies that promised energy savings, government incentives, and long-term warranties. However, they ended up with non-functioning systems and high

Five Solar Panel Companies Accused of Deceptive Practices in New

The rising popularity of residential solar panels has also cracked the door open for fraud. In that light, five solar panel companies have been accused of deceptive practices in a new lawsuit

''I Feel Deceived'': Reports of Residential Solar Panel

According to data provided to the Observer, since 2018 the

''I Feel Deceived'': Reports of Residential Solar Panel Scams Plague

According to data provided to the Observer, since 2018 the attorney general''s office has received 172 complaints of solar-panel fraud that cite a Dallas County address, putting our area at...

Rooftop solar is good for the environment but has a fraud issue : NPR

In July, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong sued SunRun, and two smaller companies it worked with, alleging deceptive, unfair and illegal sales of solar power systems.

CFPB Report Finds Lenders Cramming Markup Fees and Confusing

“With sweltering heat across America this summer, many families are installing solar panels to save on energy costs to cool their home,” said CFPB Director Rohit Chopra. “The CFPB is

5 solar panel companies accused of fraud in Legal Aid lawsuit

NEW YORK - The Legal Aid Society has filed a lawsuit accusing five solar panel companies of deceptive business practices and fraud. Lawyers say the companies work in tandem to

Solar panel company accused of shady business in Massachusetts

Many tout solar panels as a way to cut energy costs and protect the planet. But state and federal officials warn that the business — dependent in many cases on door-to-door salespeople —