If you''ve been approached by someone offering to install solar panels at no cost or promising you''ll never have to pay another electricity bill, be careful—it''s likely a scam.”
Your social media feed is probably full of them: ads
Remind prospective customers that while tax credits, rebates, and incentives might be available for solar purchasers who qualify, offers for “free” or “no cost” solar panels are scams.
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...
Your social media feed is probably full of them: ads promising free solar panels, guaranteed savings, or special government programs that''ll pay you to go solar. Some even claim
At best, this is someone generating leads to sell, not actual solar businesses. At worst, they''re scammers trying to steal your identity. If you spot a scam, tell the Federal Trade Commission at
How the scam works: People posing as solar installers or utility employees call or come to your home and offer free solar panels through made-up government programs or incentives.
In the worst cases, homeowners have been left making payments on overpriced systems that don''t work, with little to no support from the installation company that put the panels on their roof. To avoid
It''s a shame that these ads exist, because there are legitimate financing products offered by installers and solar financing companies that can enable you to go solar with little to no upfront costs.
While you are browsing solar power companies, one of them may offer to install a solar panel or solar roof in your home for a small cost or even for free. It''s an intentionally misleading claim.
That''s why we put together these tips to avoid getting ripped off when buying solar panels -- backed by expert advice. Here''s how to dodge solar panel scams and identify red flags.
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