CONSUMER SOLAR PROTECTION ACT

SB 65, the Consumer Solar Protection Act, protects homeowners who install residential solar energy systems by preventing unfair practices from sellers and installers. It prohibits misleading claims (like calling systems "free" or government-sponsored), requires paper copies of contracts upon request, and bans requesting power of attorney. Crucially, it ensures homeowners pay nothing for solar systems that aren’t generating electricity within 90 days of installation, and payments must be refunded if the system fails. Violations could trigger $1,000 penalties per incident, with potential triple damages for willful violations.