Solar energy is rising in popularity. So are the scams

Did a salesperson knock on your door and promise free rooftop solar panels at no cost to you? Or say you''ll never have to pay another electricity bill because government programs, grants, or rebates

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Here''s what''s behind those scammy social media ads for free solar panels

Chin''s social media feed was soon packed with videos offering eye-popping solar bargains. In many of those ads, enthusiastic men in baseball caps promised “free” solar with the help of new...

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Common Solar Panel Scams and How To Avoid Them

This article explores the most common solar panel scams, provides tips to recognize red flags, and offers guidance on protecting yourself from fraudulent solar companies.

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BBB Scam Alert: “Free solar panels” can cost you big time! How to spot

If you''ve received an offer for "free solar panels," it could be a scam. Always look for businesses you can trust - like Accredited Businesses using the BBB Seal.

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Free Solar Panels: Are They Really Free?

Wondering if free solar panel programs are legit? Learn what getting “free” solar panels really means and how it might cost you in the long run.

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Free Solar Panels: Are They Really Free?

SEATTLE — Scammers across the U.S. are going door-to-door, pitching “free” solar energy systems. Many homeowners never get any solar

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“Free solar panels” can cost you big time! How to spot a phony offer

If you want solar panels, be very careful when evaluating installation offers. Con artists use misleading sales tactics and lies to trick homeowners out of money and personal information. If you''ve

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Costly solar energy installation scams are on the rise. Here''s

SEATTLE — Scammers across the U.S. are going door-to-door, pitching “free” solar energy systems. Many homeowners never get any solar equipment installed; those who do often get shoddy work.

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Solar Panel Scams and How to Avoid Them

There''s no such thing as free solar panels. There are no federal government giveaways for solar panel installations, and no company is required to offer them for free. You may be...

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Free Solar Panels Scam: How To Recognize Fake Solar Claims

If you''re being told you can get free solar panels, it''s essential to approach these offers with caution. The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Solar Energy Technologies Office want to set the record straight: there

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