Michigan Attorney General Urges Consumers to Do Their Homework Before Going Solar
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on November 10 issued a consumer alert encouraging residents to complete their due diligence before signing a contract for solar panel installation. Nessel said solar companies need to be upfront about what their systems can deliver and what they will cost, that a promise of lower energy bills does not tell the whole story, and that claims about tax breaks and energy savings deserve a closer look.
The alert advises consumers to check the company's record and state license; not to count on promised tax breaks, which depend on individual circumstances; to read the contract before signing and ask for copies and time to review when salespeople prepare contracts and financing on a tablet on the spot; to talk to their utility about how much of their electricity solar will cover; and to ask how long the equipment will last, since loan payments can outlast the equipment itself.
Savings are not the same for every home, the alert notes; the system's price, monthly loan payments and utility rates all affect whether the investment makes financial sense. Complaints can be filed with the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Team.
(Source: Michigan Attorney General's Office)
Source: Michigan Attorney General's Office
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