PACE – Dark Solar Report

The Subprime Solar Trap for Low-Income Homeowners

6 April 2021 by DSR

“Some of them thought they were enrolling in a free government program to make their homes more energy-efficient. Others were promised the energy savings from their renovations would quickly offset the cost, only to end up with solar panels that didn’t work or were too few in number to make much of a difference. … [Read more…]

Consumer watchdogs warn of potential for abuse in home energy improvement program

2 December 2016 by DSR

“A program enabling homeowners to finance energy efficiency and storm hardening improvements through assessments on their tax bills is ripe for abuse by predatory contractors, several consumer watchdog organizations are warning. Several programs have been rolling out in South Florida over the past two years offering the ability to finance major improvements for up … [Read more…]