Discover the essential legal rights every solar power user should know—from property laws and net metering to installation permits and solar easements. Learn how to navigate regulations, protect your
Investments from the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) have made solar energy more affordable for American consumers. You may be considering the option of adding
Explore comprehensive insights into solar project finance in this chapter from ''The Law of Solar.'' Understand risk management, financing structures, and the unique challenges in solar project
We''ll explain how solar leases and power purchase agreements (PPAs) work, what a UCC-1 filing really is (and why it''s usually nothing to panic about), and how to spot red flags in solar
Under certain circumstances, the investor and the solar services provider may together form a special purpose entity for the project to function as the legal entity that receives and
Contractors or home improvement companies that sell solar panels and other energy efficiency improvements offer PACE financing, and a property tax lien is placed on your home.
Leasing a solar power system generally means you are not eligible for federal, state, or local tax credits or other incentives. The tax credits and incentives go to the system''s owner.
Whether a solar system is a “fixture” sounds like a mundane legal issue – but it has significant implications for the residential solar industry and for the financing of residential solar systems.
If you have lost money to a clean energy scam involving fraud, discrimination, or other unfair, deceptive, or abusive practices, federal and state agencies can help.
This blog post explores common issues in solar financing, the applicable laws governing consumers'' rights, and how you can take legal action
This blog post explores common issues in solar financing, the applicable laws governing consumers'' rights, and how you can take legal action to protect yourself against predatory lending
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