{"id":456,"date":"2018-07-22T07:00:56","date_gmt":"2018-07-22T14:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/?p=456"},"modified":"2023-09-19T07:46:06","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T14:46:06","slug":"solar-panel-scams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/solar-panel-scams\/","title":{"rendered":"The Truth About Solar Scams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Like many other industries that has suffered from unscrupulous companies, or individual salesmen, the solar industry is no different.\u00a0 Fly-by-night companies, unethical salesmen, and flat out lies have put the solar industry into the category of shady business and caused solar panel scams.\u00a0 Luckily, as the solar industry has settled, many of the less reputable companies have been put out of business. This article will briefly overview common solar scams in California and offer insight on what to look for when looking for a solar installer you can trust.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Posing as a Government or Utility Entity<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Recently, there has a been a large increase in the number of telemarketing calls, Facebook ads and even websites that are solar panel scams posing as a government or utility workers.\u00a0 The overall pitch is that they will schedule an \u201cenergy audit\u201d on your home.\u00a0 Once you provide your information, the scammers now have all the data they need to further pressure the home visit.\u00a0 Because many homeowners then feel obligated to go through with the audit because it is from a \u2018trusted\u2019 entity, soon they find a high-pressure sales person in their home selling a solar system under the guise of it being mandated by the utility or the government.<\/p>\n<p>Another common scam that is seen throughout social media feeds is \u201cNo Cost Solar\u201d for people who live in Contra Costa County, or just in the state of California.\u00a0 The problem is, even with rebates, the <strong>government is not giving away free solar panels and installing them for free<\/strong>.\u00a0 However, the \u201cbait and click\u201d scheme allows the scammer to collect important personal data about the consumer and then bait them into buying expensive solar panels.\u00a0 And again, as they are posing as government or utility workers, people trust their information will be used honestly.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Promising Huge Tax Breaks and Grant Money.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_461\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-461\" class=\"wp-image-461 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/131220155124-tax-break-ending-1024x576-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Tax Breaks and Free Money \" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/131220155124-tax-break-ending-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/131220155124-tax-break-ending-1024x576-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/131220155124-tax-break-ending-1024x576-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-461\" class=\"wp-image-461\" src=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/131220155124-tax-break-ending-1024x576-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Tax Breaks and Free Money \" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/131220155124-tax-break-ending-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/131220155124-tax-break-ending-1024x576-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/131220155124-tax-break-ending-1024x576-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><p id=\"caption-attachment-461\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: CNN Money<\/p><\/div>\n<p>While it is true that many solar customers qualify to receive a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energystar.gov\/about\/federal_tax_credits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>30% tax credit<\/strong><\/a> for the purchase and installation of their solar panels, there are not major tax breaks, refunds, rebates or government grants.\u00a0 The tactic is sneaky as it allows the customer to get quick buy-in due to the belief they are going receive a large check in the mail that will ultimately pay off much, if not all, of the overall cost of their solar misleading overly excited customers.<\/p>\n<p>There is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energystar.gov\/about\/federal_tax_credits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">30% tax credit<\/a> that many consumers do qualify for.\u00a0 However, even with the largest solar installations, the tax credit is not going to eliminate the cost of the system completed. Additionally, a tax credit is not something that a homeowner will see being presented as a check, assuming they qualify.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Door Knockers and People Chasers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1421 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/door-to-door-salespeople.jpg\" alt=\"door to door salespeople\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/door-to-door-salespeople.jpg 800w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/door-to-door-salespeople-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/door-to-door-salespeople-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/door-to-door-salespeople-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/door-to-door-salespeople-640x640.jpg 640w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1421 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/door-to-door-salespeople.jpg\" alt=\"door to door salespeople\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/door-to-door-salespeople.jpg 800w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/door-to-door-salespeople-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/door-to-door-salespeople-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/door-to-door-salespeople-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/door-to-door-salespeople-640x640.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Most consumers should beware of solar scammers, specifically those that show up and knock on your door. \u00a0There are multitudes of examples of fake logos being used and people representing companies that do not exist.\u00a0 They are seeking your personal information that can be manipulated and sold.\u00a0 Unless someone in your neighborhood is getting solar installed and a representative from that company comes up to speak with you, do your due diligence and ensure your solar relationship is with an installer that is an \u201cApproved Solar Installer.\u201d (<a href=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/top-questions-you-should-ask-any-solar-company\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top questions you should ask any solar company<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>Another common <strong>door-to-door scam<\/strong> that consumers should be aware of are \u2018sales men\u2019 who offer to replace your damaged or low functioning panels.\u00a0 The core problem with this is<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Most panels are well under warranty and maintenance issues should be reviewed with the solar installation company or the manufacturer.<\/li>\n<li>The panels that are used as replacements tend to be of low quality, and may not work with the other panels in the array or be compatible with the inverter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Starting Construction Before a Contract is Signed<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A good solar company will always provide a free estimate that includes the type of panels and inverters, costs and a depiction of what the installed solar array will look like on your roof.\u00a0 However, this is an estimate and not a contract.<\/p>\n<p>There are companies that will try and begin working on the installation prior to the actual contract, that outlines specifics and includes finance details, is signed.\u00a0 The pitch might be that it will provide for a quicker install \u2013 however, it will also mean that the customer has no idea what they are actually getting or what the final costs are.\u00a0 Companies who work before there is a contract in place can easily manipulate costs and products.\u00a0 Make sure you have a signed contract in place that outlines the costs and the work that is being performed before you let anyone on your roof.\u00a0 If a contractor does get on your roof and begin work, call the police immediately.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1384 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/California-Solar-Mandate.jpg\" alt=\"California Solar Mandate\" width=\"800\" height=\"389\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/California-Solar-Mandate.jpg 800w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/California-Solar-Mandate-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/California-Solar-Mandate-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/California-Solar-Mandate-640x311.jpg 640w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1384 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/California-Solar-Mandate.jpg\" alt=\"California Solar Mandate\" width=\"800\" height=\"389\" srcset=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/California-Solar-Mandate.jpg 800w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/California-Solar-Mandate-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/California-Solar-Mandate-768x373.jpg 768w, https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/California-Solar-Mandate-640x311.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Going solar is a big decision that has a great return on investment, both financially and environmentally.\u00a0 It is unfortunate that so many shady solar companies exist because it discourages homeowners from moving forward with their solar installation.\u00a0 However, knowing that there are good <a href=\"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/not-all-solar-mounting-and-racking-systems-are-made-equal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">solar installation<\/a> companies out there will allow you to reap the benefits of solar energy.\u00a0 As you do your research, ensure you are working with a fully licensed and insured company that has a local storefront you can visit. Review online reviews and look for companies that offer high-quality products with manufacturer warranties.<\/p>\n<p>When you are ready to reach out and ask more questions about your residential solar installation, or learn if solar is the right option, we invite you to stop by our showroom located in the historic downtown Brentwood corridor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like many other industries that has suffered from unscrupulous companies, or individual salesmen, the solar industry is no different.\u00a0 Fly-by-night companies, unethical salesmen, and flat out lies have put the solar industry into the category of shady business and caused solar panel scams.\u00a0 Luckily, as the solar industry has settled, many of the less reputable 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