Solar Fraud Intelligence Archive

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These field notes and legal investigations help homeowners, attorneys, and consumer advocates dissect deceptive sales tactics, hidden dealer fees, forged electronic signatures, and predatory lender liability.

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HOA Solar Rights in Florida: Defeating Illegal Restrictions

Understand Florida Statute 163.04. Learn exactly how Florida homeowners can fight back when an HOA attempts to illegally block or restrict solar panels.

HOA Solar Rights in Florida: Defeating Illegal Restrictions
State 7 min read

NY-Sun Program Solar Incentives, Sales Scams, and Homeowner Rights

The NY-Sun program is a legitimate New York solar incentive, but bad actors misrepresent it. Learn how to verify NYSERDA installers and avoid sales scams.

NY-Sun Program Solar Incentives, Sales Scams, and Homeowner Rights
State 7 min read

NYC Solar Permits: Timelines, Approval Risks, and Contractor Scams

NYC solar permits involve strict DOB approval, fire rules, and landmark codes. Learn how to verify your installer's permits and avoid deceptive contractors.

NYC Solar Permits: Timelines, Approval Risks, and Contractor Scams
State 7 min read

Solar Scams in Texas: Red Flags and Consumer Rights

Discover the most common solar scams in Texas, how the deregulated energy market is exploited, and what your rights are under the Texas DTPA.

Solar Scams in Texas: Red Flags and Consumer Rights
State 7 min read

Texas Solar Panel Boom Fraud Crisis: Rights & Options [Action Plan]

The Texas solar boom created a massive scam crisis. Learn how deregulated electricity confusion and aggressive sales tactics lead to deceptive contracts.

Texas Solar Panel Boom Fraud Crisis: Rights & Options [Action Plan]
State 7 min read

Texas Solar Salesperson Registration: SB 1036 Checklist

Texas solar salesperson registration under SB 1036 creates new checks for homeowners. Learn what to ask before signing a solar contract.

Texas Solar Salesperson Registration: SB 1036 Checklist
State 7 min read

NJ Solar Incentives: SREC, TREC, and SuSI Risks

New Jersey solar incentives guide: SREC and TREC confusion, SuSI program claims, outdated savings estimates, contractor registration checks, and NJ solar sales red flags.

NJ Solar Incentives: SREC, TREC, and SuSI Risks

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State 7 min read

HOA Solar Rights in Florida: Defeating Illegal Restrictions

Understand Florida Statute 163.04. Learn exactly how Florida homeowners can fight back when an HOA attempts to illegally block or restrict solar panels.

HOA Solar Rights in Florida: Defeating Illegal Restrictions
State 7 min read

NY-Sun Program Solar Incentives, Sales Scams, and Homeowner Rights

The NY-Sun program is a legitimate New York solar incentive, but bad actors misrepresent it. Learn how to verify NYSERDA installers and avoid sales scams.

NY-Sun Program Solar Incentives, Sales Scams, and Homeowner Rights
State 7 min read

NYC Solar Permits: Timelines, Approval Risks, and Contractor Scams

NYC solar permits involve strict DOB approval, fire rules, and landmark codes. Learn how to verify your installer's permits and avoid deceptive contractors.

NYC Solar Permits: Timelines, Approval Risks, and Contractor Scams
State 7 min read

Solar Scams in Texas: Red Flags and Consumer Rights

Discover the most common solar scams in Texas, how the deregulated energy market is exploited, and what your rights are under the Texas DTPA.

Solar Scams in Texas: Red Flags and Consumer Rights
State 7 min read

Texas Solar Panel Boom Fraud Crisis: Rights & Options [Action Plan]

The Texas solar boom created a massive scam crisis. Learn how deregulated electricity confusion and aggressive sales tactics lead to deceptive contracts.

Texas Solar Panel Boom Fraud Crisis: Rights & Options [Action Plan]
State 7 min read

Texas Solar Salesperson Registration: SB 1036 Checklist

Texas solar salesperson registration under SB 1036 creates new checks for homeowners. Learn what to ask before signing a solar contract.

Texas Solar Salesperson Registration: SB 1036 Checklist
State 7 min read

NJ Solar Incentives: SREC, TREC, and SuSI Risks

New Jersey solar incentives guide: SREC and TREC confusion, SuSI program claims, outdated savings estimates, contractor registration checks, and NJ solar sales red flags.

NJ Solar Incentives: SREC, TREC, and SuSI Risks
State 7 min read

Texas Senate Bill 1036 and Solar Regulation Claims

Texas SB 1036 solar guide: what the bill actually requires, how sales teams misuse it, TDLR registration facts, DTPA consumer rights, and Texas solar contract red flags.

Texas Senate Bill 1036 and Solar Regulation Claims
State 7 min read

Solar Scams in New York: Complete Consumer Protection Guide

Protect yourself from solar scams in New York State. Learn about NY-Sun incentives, NYSERDA programs, NYC solar regulations, and how to report solar scams in New York.

Solar Scams in New York: Complete Consumer Protection Guide
State 7 min read

Solar Scams in New Jersey: Consumer Protection Guide

Protect yourself from solar scams in New Jersey. Learn about SRECs, NJCEP incentives, TRECs, solar loan scams, and how to report solar scams in New Jersey.

Solar Scams in New Jersey: Consumer Protection Guide
State 7 min read

Solar Scams in Florida: Complete Consumer Protection Guide

Protect yourself from solar scams in Florida. Learn about FSEC standards, hurricane-related scams, HOA solar rights under Florida Statute 163.04, and how to report solar scams.

Solar Scams in Florida: Complete Consumer Protection Guide
State 7 min read

Solar Scams in Arizona: Complete Consumer Protection Guide

Protect yourself from solar scams in Arizona. Learn about ROC licensing, common scam schemes, APS and SRP net metering rules, and how to report solar scams in Arizona.

Solar Scams in Arizona: Complete Consumer Protection Guide

Start With the Core Solar Fraud Guides

Use these evergreen guides to connect article-level details with the larger consumer-protection workflow: identify the scam pattern, preserve evidence, compare company complaint histories, and decide whether an eligibility review makes sense.