Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the sales practices of residential solar companies in the state.
As part of the initiative, Paxton has issued civil investigative demands (CIDs) to a number of companies (including Freedom Forever, Sunrun, Lone Star Solar Services and CAM Solar). Collectively, there have been over 100 complains filed with the Office of the Attorney General against these companies.
The attorney general says these companies are being investigated for violations of the Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act, including misrepresentation of energy bill savings, the efficacy of solar panel systems and equipment implementations. The CIDs require the companies to disclose, among other information, documents regarding how they track changes to electricity bills for consumers using their systems to determine savings, warranties, service plans, marketing materials and contract information.
“Thousands of Texans have been targeted by companies selling solar panel systems, and it’s imperative that these companies are held responsible for any lies or deceptive marketing they use,” Paxton said. “This initiative to stop widespread fraudulent activity in the solar panel industry is only beginning, and my office will take legal action against any corporations breaking the law and scamming Texans.”
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