KUB warns of scam promising free solar panels

Knoxville Utilities Board is warning residents in its service area not to fall for a scam that promises them free solar ...
komonews

Costly solar energy installation scams are on the rise. Here's what to look out for

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. The ...
Post and Courier

BBB CONSUMER TIPS: 'Free solar panels' can cost you big time. How to spot a phony offer and find a trustworthy business

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 ...
KHON2

Top solar scams and how to avoid them

Cameron Nakashima, BBB Media Engagement & Digital Campaigns Manager joins producer/host Coralie Chun Matayoshi to discuss the advantages of going solar, scams to watch out for, how to avoid being ...
AOL

I bought a house ‘free’ solar panels. Now a lender says I owe $45,000. How a dream upgrade turned into a costly homeowner nightmare I never saw coming

A home advertised with “free” solar panels came with a shocking $50,000 debt. Rooftop solar panels can often be an attractive selling point for homebuyers. They promise relief from the costly, ...