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Solar scam warning sign
A solar scam warning sign is a general consumer caution about false solar claims described in the California Solar Consumer Protection Guide.
policy · Concept code GS-CONCEPT-170 · Last verified August 28, 2026
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Definition
A solar scam warning sign is a general consumer caution about false solar claims described in the California Solar Consumer Protection Guide.
Applicable jurisdiction: US-CA
Verified August 28, 2026
Why it matters
CSLB advises consumers to get promises in writing, review the contract, and avoid rushed decisions; those cautions do not establish that a named seller committed fraud.
Applicable jurisdiction: US-CA
Verified August 28, 2026
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Primary sources
- California Public Utilities Commission: California Solar Consumer Protection Guide v4, p. 3, Watch Out for False Claims
Revision California Solar Consumer Protection Guide v4; October 2025 · Source event as of October 2025 · Ontology accessed August 28, 2026 · Ontology verified August 28, 2026
- California Contractors State License Board: CSLB Solar Smart — Get It in Writing, Review the Contract, Don’t Rush
Revision current official record; event date unavailable · Source event date unavailable · Ontology accessed August 28, 2026 · Ontology verified August 28, 2026