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Contract basics

Lease vs. PPA vs. loan: what's the real difference?

The three main solar agreement types each carry different rights, risks, and potential exit paths. Here's how to identify yours.

8 min read
Red flags

10 phrases salespeople use that should make you pause

"Free panels," "guaranteed savings," "no out-of-pocket cost." We translate the most common pitches into what they actually mean.

6 min read
Federal protections

The Truth in Lending Act and your solar loan

TILA requires specific disclosures on financed solar systems. Missing or inaccurate disclosures may give you legal grounds to challenge the loan.

10 min read
Selling your home

How a solar lien affects your home sale

UCC filings, fixture filings, and lease assumptions — the three things buyers' agents will look for, and how to handle each.

7 min read
Federal protections

The 3-day cooling-off rule (and why it isn't your only option)

The FTC Cooling-Off Rule is a powerful tool — but most homeowners discover problems long after the 3-day window has closed.

5 min read
Glossary

Solar contract terms decoded

Escalator, kWh, irradiance, derate factor, M1/M2 milestones — every confusing term in your contract, in plain English.

4 min read
State laws

California's Home Solicitation Sales Act

California gives door-to-door solar buyers extended cancellation rights and Spanish-language disclosure requirements. Here's what it covers.

8 min read
Red flags

Protecting older parents from solar predatory sales

Seniors are disproportionately targeted. Warning signs to watch for, and the elder-abuse statutes that may apply.

9 min read
Contract basics

What is "fair market value" in a lease buyout?

The buyout figure your installer quotes is rarely simple. Here's how FMV is typically calculated and where it goes wrong.

7 min read

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