How to complain to the business of photovoltaic panels blocking light

One can report a solar company for fraudulent practices or unethical behavior by contacting their state attorney general’s office, filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau, or reporting them to the Federal Trade Commission.

Register a complaint with the Better Business Bureau. It can also be effective to review your installer on public sites like Yelp , Google Reviews, SolarReviews , and others. Be sure to let your installer know that you intend to do this and when you have done so.

Establishing solar grievance procedures can help state attorney general offices evaluate complaints for the residential DPV market. When paired with strong mandatory disclosure laws, these procedures can help the Federal Trade Commission and state attorney general offices evaluate customer complaints more efficiently—and thus, address more of .

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To file a formal complaint regarding a solar business, please fill out the form below. If you have any questions about this process or SEIA's consumer protection efforts writ large, please email [email protected] .

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6 FAQs about [How to complain to the business of photovoltaic panels blocking light]

How do I complain about a solar panel company?

You can submit a complaint to the solar panel company’s BBB page. This does not fall under an official, legal complaint category, and it isn’t a guarantee of follow-up action for your issue, but it gets your issue known. If you are lucky, the solar panel company might follow up with customers and give you a response.

What is a solar complaint form?

The form should be used by consumers when reporting problems related to solar installation. Between July 2019 and June 2020, CSLB received 1,067 solar complaints. The Solar Complaint Form improves the efficiency that these complaints are processed and handled by CSLB’s Intake and Mediation Center.

Are customer complaints a problem in the solar industry?

Customer complaints against the country’s residential rooftop solar industry have increased dramatically in recent years. One-star ratings on Solar Reviews increased more than 1,000% since 2018. Across the country, prosecutors are investigating high-pressure sales tactics and misleading financing arrangements.

What is CSLB's new solar complaint form?

Contractors State License Board (CSLB)’s new Solar Complaint Form is now available. The form should be used by consumers when reporting problems related to solar installation. Between July 2019 and June 2020, CSLB received 1,067 solar complaints.

How many solar complaints has CSLB received?

Between July 2019 and June 2020, CSLB received 1,067 solar complaints. The Solar Complaint Form improves the efficiency that these complaints are processed and handled by CSLB’s Intake and Mediation Center. Before starting any solar project, CSLB encourages consumers to visit the Solar Smart page of the CSLB website.

Do solar companies have a Consumer Protection Bureau?

Some states also have consumer protection bureaus where consumers can file complaints. While the advisories are an attempt to educate consumers, previous government efforts to regulate solar companies have fallen short.

How to complain to the business of photovoltaic panels blocking light