{"id":495,"date":"2019-03-14T01:18:08","date_gmt":"2019-03-14T08:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/?p=495"},"modified":"2023-07-31T19:10:52","modified_gmt":"2023-08-01T02:10:52","slug":"bait-and-switch-scam-solar-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/delsolenergy.com\/bait-and-switch-scam-solar-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"Bait and Switch Scam: Solar Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"

Part of my role at Del Sol Energy is to spend time visiting with other local business owners. This may include real estate professionals, and individuals engaged in community education and community development.  Many questions pop up during visits and workshops that include questions on finance, installation, and various panels.  However, over the recent summer months, one topic seems to jump into the core point of the conversation. More so than anything else are ads that people see repeatedly on their Facebook and Instagram feeds. Such as \u2018Free Solar for California Middle-Class Homeowners\u2019 and \u201cContra Costa Launches Free Solar For Homeowners<\/strong>.\u201d  This article will briefly walk you through the reality of these websites and social media advertisements. And how they’re creating a bait and switch scam for people to fall into a trap.<\/p>\n

Solar is not Free<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Unfortunately, the state of California and the county of Contra Costa have not launched any program that provides free solar systems for California, or Contra Costa homeowners.  As our parent\u2019s once told us, \u201cIf it seems too good to be true, it probably is.\u201d  There are many benefits to owning a solar array \u2013 however, do not click and think that you will be provided a free solar installation for your home.  The ad is a catchy way to get someone\u2019s attention.  It is not honest, and the quote you receive for your \u201cfree\u201d system will be dramatically higher than \u201c$0\u201d<\/p>\n

Click Bait<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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