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Solar Panel Fraud
When the Sale Never Matched the System
Homeowners misled by solar companies deserve real answers — and real recourse. If you were promised savings that never materialized, financed into a loan you didn’t fully understand, or left with a system that doesn’t work as sold, you may have a claim — and you’re not alone.
Represented in state & federal courts
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Tell us what happened and we’ll tell you where you stand
Holding companies that mislead homeowners accountable
When the Sale Doesn’t Match the System
Solar panel fraud happens when a solar company misrepresents system performance, savings, or financing terms in order to close a sale. The promise is made verbally at the kitchen table; the contract that gets signed says something else.
Energy Consumer Law Group represents homeowners fighting back against deceptive solar sales and financing practices — in Florida state and federal courts, and in arbitration.
Common Patterns We See
Five things we see over and over in solar fraud cases across Florida.
Inflated Production Promises
Energy production or savings numbers the system was never capable of hitting.
Unhonored Warranties
Warranty and service commitments that quietly go unfulfilled after installation.
Rushed E-Signatures
High-pressure sales tactics and documents signed on a phone without time to read them.
Mismatched Financing
Loan terms that don’t match what the sales rep said out loud.
Vanishing Installers
Companies that go bankrupt or disappear after installation, leaving you with the loan and no support.
Faulty Installation
Roof leaks, code issues, and systems left switched off while subcontractors point at each other.
Ask Yourself
- Were you misled about how much the system would save you?
- Was the contract unclear, rushed, or different from what was verbally promised?
- Has the system failed to perform as advertised?
- Were you signed up for financing (including PACE loans) without a clear explanation of the terms?
If you answered yes to any of these, it’s worth a conversation.
What You’ll Need Before You Start
Having documentation ready speeds up your case review.
- The sales contract and any financing or loan documents
- Text messages, emails, or call records with the sales rep or company
- Utility bills from before and after installation
- Photos of the installed system, if relevant
- Any production or savings estimate you were shown
Missing something? Reach out anyway — we’ll tell you what to look for.
How It Works
Three steps, no jargon, no obligation.
Tell Us What Happened
Share the basics about your solar deal, your financing, or your billing dispute. It takes a few minutes, and it’s confidential.
We Review Your Documents
Contracts, loan paperwork, texts with the sales rep, and utility bills from before and after installation.
You Get Clear Answers
We walk you through whether you have a claim, what recourse looks like, and what the next step is.
Other Ways Homeowners Get Taken Advantage Of
Many cases involve more than one of these at the same time.
PACE Loan Financing
Loans structured against homeowners’ interests, buried terms, and financing fraud.
Utility Billing Disputes
Billing errors, unauthorized charges, and utility company disputes.
Consumer Protection Claims
Broader claims where a company violated your rights as a consumer.
If Something Felt Off About Your Solar Deal
It’s worth a conversation — consultations are confidential. Tell us what happened and we’ll give you an honest read on whether you have a claim.