Texas
What Your Solar Contract Is Costing You - and What Texas Law Says You Can Do About It

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What's happening in Texas right now

If you live in Texas and you signed a solar contract, you're in one of the fastest growing solar markets in the country. And with that growth has come a wave of complaints from homeowners who signed contracts they didn't fully understand.

The Texas Attorney General's office has received a rising number of complaints about solar companies using high-pressure sales tactics, inflated savings projections, and contracts with terms that weren't disclosed at the time of sale. Several solar companies that operated heavily in your state have also filed for bankruptcy, leaving homeowners with contracts but no support.

If you're a Texas homeowner with a solar contract that doesn't feel right, you're far from alone.

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What makes solar rights in Texas unique

• Deregulated energy market. Texas has a deregulated electricity market in most areas, which means savings projections from solar salespeople are harder to verify. Electricity rates fluctuate more than in regulated states, and the "savings" you were promised may not hold up.
• Property tax exemption for solar. Texas exempts the added value of solar panels from property tax assessments. This is a real benefit for homeowners who own their systems. But if you signed a lease or PPA, the solar company owns the panels and captures most of the financial benefit.
• 3-day right to cancel. Texas law provides a 3-business-day cooling-off period for contracts signed at your home. If your solar salesperson didn't inform you of this right, that's a violation.
• PUCT complaint process. The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) accepts complaints related to electricity providers and solar companies. Filing is free and can be done online.
• Extreme weather exposure. Texas homeowners face hail, storms, and extreme heat that can damage solar equipment. If your installer is bankrupt or unresponsive, warranty claims for weather-related damage become much harder to resolve.

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What homeowners in Texas are doing about it

Texas homeowners are filing complaints with the attorney general's office and the PUCT. Others are challenging their contracts based on misrepresentation, especially around savings projections that didn't account for your state's fluctuating energy prices. Some are negotiating directly with their solar companies for modified terms or early releases.

If you want to understand your rights as a Texas homeowner, the first step is understanding what you signed. A Free Assessment can help you figure out where you stand.

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You're a Texas Homeowner. Find Out Where You Stand.

If you signed a solar contract in Texas, you have specific rights under state law. A Free Assessment helps you understand what's in your contract and what options are available to you and your family.