Practical advice on identifying high-pressure solar sales tactics, common deceptive scripts, and effective responses for homeowners to protect themselves.
Solar sales reps are systematically targeting senior citizens with high-pressure door-to-door tactics. Learn how to recognize the signs, protect elderly loved ones, and what to do if they have already signed.
Solar scams are evolving. Two new tactics have emerged in 2026 that caught homeowners on camera. Learn what they look like, how to recognize them, and how to protect yourself from the latest wave of solar fraud.
Not all solar installers are scams — but enough of them are that you need a system to tell the difference. This checklist helps homeowners vet solar companies before signing any contract.
A solar lease or PPA can make your home unsellable. Learn how these contracts trap sellers, scare off buyers, and what options exist when a solar agreement blocks a real estate transaction.
Are solar power purchase agreements scams? Not always — but the way they are sold often is. Learn how PPAs work, when they become predatory, and why an 80-year-old should never sign a 25-year solar contract.
Solar salesmen knocking on doors promising government rebates, grants, and free panels are running one of the most common residential scams. Here is what is actually behind the pitch.
Senior citizens are the number one target of solar panel scams. This guide helps adult children and caregivers protect elderly loved ones — with prevention strategies, warning signs, and an action plan if something goes wrong.
Scammers claim to represent government 'free solar' programs. Learn to identify fake government solar programs, verify real incentives, and what to do if targeted by an impersonation scam.
Solar scams are not just an American problem. UK homeowners are increasingly targeted by cold callers, fake government schemes, and misleading finance arrangements. Here is how solar fraud works across the Atlantic.
Teaches consumers how to scrutinize and independently verify energy savings and payback promises using tools like PVWatts and understanding NEM changes.
Mysterious Solares Enterprises credit card charge? Learn what this solar billing descriptor means, why it appears, and how to dispute unauthorized charges.
Stop solar spam calls and robocalls. Learn to identify solar telemarketing scams, block persistent callers, and report violations to the FTC and FCC.
Comprehensive guide to solar panel scams. Learn to identify pricing fraud, service abandonment, and consumer rip-offs before you become a victim.
Learn to identify solar financing scams. Understand hidden loan fees, PPA escalators, credit reporting impacts, and how to protect yourself from predatory solar financing.
Learn to identify problematic solar companies before you sign. Key red flags, verification steps, and how to choose reputable installers instead.
Beware of solar gift card offers. Learn how scammers use fake incentives to steal personal information and trap you in high-pressure sales pitches.
Stop fake solar pre-qualification robocalls. Learn to identify survey scams, protect your information, and report telemarketing violations to the FTC.
Learn how solar companies use pricing tricks, hidden fees, and high-pressure tactics to overcharge homeowners. Protect yourself from common rip-offs and scams.
Why free solar panel offers are rarely free. Learn about TPO agreements, lease escalators, hidden fees, and why zero-down solar often costs more than buying.
Stop persistent 'American Solar' telemarketing calls. Learn to identify solar phone scams, report violators, and protect yourself from fraud.