On Your Side: Beware of too good to be true solar panel sales

The federal government does not install residential solar panels for free; if someone is claiming otherwise, it''s likely a scam. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is.

What is Solar Panel Fraud and What Can You Do

Learn how to spot solar panel fraud, avoid predatory contracts, and take action if you''ve been scammed, with guidance from Prevost Law Firm.

Costly solar energy installation scams are on the rise. Here''s

SEATTLE — Scammers across the U.S. are going door-to-door, pitching “free” solar energy systems. Many homeowners never get any solar equipment installed; those who do often get

This Houston Couple Got Tricked Into a Contract

Bernard and Tasa Mosley, a retired couple from Houston, Texas, learned that lesson the hard way when they fell for a free solar panel scam. The budget-conscious pair told KPRC 2

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

Emanuel Minto, 91, stands outside his Philadelphia home, where he says a salesman created an email address and then forged his name on an electronic contract for solar panels.

BBB Scam Alert: “Free solar panels” can cost you big time!

Con artists use misleading sales tactics and lies to trick homeowners out of money and personal information. If you''ve received an offer for "free solar panels," it could be a scam. Always

Solar panel company accused of shady business in Massachusetts

Complaints about the solar industry are increasingly being heard by lawmakers at the Massachusetts State House. To address problems, lawmakers have proposed new legislation to

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,