Solar''s legal risks are changing. Here''s what to watch out for
As the renewable energy industry has grown up, so have its legal risks. Two attorneys joined the Factor This! podcast to break down what to watch out for.
CFPB Warns of Consumer Risks in Solar Financing and Sales
Noting the expansion in demand for solar-powered electricity, largely fueled by the lower costs of installing solar panels, and the potential for tax credits and for energy savings, the report
Issue Spotlight: Solar Financing | Consumer Financial
Overview of the marketplace for financing residential solar panels and the consumer risks posed by solar-specific loans.
Solar photovoltaic panels
PV panels introduce an ignition source to a roof and increase the risk of fire occurring. Like any other electrical installation, PV systems are subject to electrical faults, such as arc faults,
Homeowners Beware: Pitfalls When Purchasing Solar Panels
Typically, homeowners expect solar energy equipment to be sold at a fair price. The CFPB, however, has found that sellers might inflate the cost by adding so-called dealer fees to the loan.
Legal Issues in the Solar Industry
Some examples of these risks include projects that don''t perform as expected and regulatory programs or modified or revoked incentives. These and other risks pose a serious threat to your...
Legal Issues for Solar Consumers and Companies
Explore key legal challenges in the solar industry, focusing on consumer protection, contractual disputes, and available legal recourse.
The Law of Solar: A Guide to Business and Legal Issues
This guide contains insights we have gained from practical experience assisting participants in numerous solar energy projects covering a diverse range of sizes and installations, as well as our
Solar sales practices: A growing regulatory concern – pv magazine USA
With states increasingly passing legislation to protect solar consumers, pv magazine USA investigated how solar installation companies hire and train their sales teams and got first-hand
Rooftop solar is good for the environment but has a
“It''s misleading people about the price of the system and misleading people about the price of financing,” says Assistant Attorney General Welle.