Three Federal Agencies Announce Partnership and Resources to Protect Consumers from Solar Scams

On August 7, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a joint effort to tackle unfair and deceptive practices in the residential solar industry. The agencies issued Consumer Advisories and published educational resources to help the public recognize and avoid potential scams and encourage those who suspect fraud to report it to the FTC, CFPB, or their state consumer protection office. Treasury, FTC, and CFPB also announced a new interagency partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that aims to enhance communication and coordination across the federal government to protect consumers against bad actors in the solar sector. The agencies provided a series of resources and guides to aid consumers, including: