PG&E, Sungage, Others Facing Class Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Solar
A proposed class action lawsuit accuses utility giant PG&E Corporation, subsidiary Pacific Gas & Electric Company and several other entities of luring consumers into taking out loans
Solar energy is rising in popularity. So are the scams
It''s likely a scam. While there are some government-funded solar programs for households that qualify, “going solar” isn''t free. Honest businesses will tell you exactly how much it''ll
Clean Energy Scams Exploit The ''Green Halo''
Fueled by a drop in solar panel costs, an urge to fight climate change, the availability of real but sometimes confusing government incentives and a desire to save on rising energy bills, solar
Beware of Solar Fraud: Top 5 Scams Targeting Homeowners
Like any industry experiencing rapid growth, the solar sector isn''t immune to unscrupulous practices and solar fraud. While most solar companies and representatives operate with integrity, homeowners
Never-Ending Story: Why Wind & Solar Wouldn''t Exist Without
In the piece below, Jonathan Lesser traces the history of wind and solar subsidies in the US and why every dollar shovelled into the occasional generation of electricity is a dollar wasted.
Wind and Solar are the Worst Generating Technologies, Heavily
Enormous subsidies for solar and wind generation technologies are proving much more expensive than advertised. They also carry hidden costs and burdens on the grid, most recently seen
False promises: As states tackle residential solar complaints, how
Rapidly increasing demand for sustainable energy sources has sparked an explosion of alternative energy companies, especially in the residential solar market. This development has
Highlights of Report: “Rebutting 33 False Claims About Solar, Wind,
The false claims assessed in the report cover a wide variety of arguments against solar development. These include factually inaccurate arguments related to human health, the
Solar Energy Scams are Against the Law
Nonprofit legal services can help you stand up for your rights in cases of fraud, abuse, or deception: lsc. gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/i-need-legal-help or lawhelp .
How to avoid getting burned by solar or clean energy scams
The scams vary, but here''s the gist: someone claiming to be with the government or your utility company promises big savings on your utility bills from solar energy or other home improvements designed to