Solar panels allow consumers to generate clean energy and can save money. However, choosing to go solar is like buying a car—consumers need to do their homework, check prices from several sources, and think carefully about which choice is best. As with any big-ticket purchase, consumers should watch out for misleading sales.
Consumer Protection Resources
- National Association of State Utility Consumer Advocates (NASUCA)
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) - Solar Consumer Protection
- Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) - Consumer Protection
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Something New Under the Sun: Competition and Consumer Protection Issues in Solar Energy (PDF)
- Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA) - Consumer Protection for Community Solar
- Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) - Consumer Protection Industry Resource Portal
Solar Scams and Misconceptions
Common solar scams and misconceptions in South Carolina.