Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today issued a Consumer Alert to help inform District residents about predatory practices in the home solar system sales and loan industry.
“District residents should be on high alert that some home solar system companies use misleading, high-pressure sales tactics to get them to sign predatory contracts,” said Attorney General Schwalb. “While adding solar panels can be the right decision for some homeowners, they are a major financial commitment and do not always deliver promised savings. Sometimes homeowners get stuck paying off a loan for decades without seeing energy savings—and in the worst-case scenarios, can lose their homes if they can’t make loan payments. I encourage DC residents to report any deceptive or misleading sales tactics or other issues with home solar companies to our Office of Consumer Protection.”