
Baltimore and the broader Maryland market have seen significant solar growth, with BGE and Pepco customers being targeted by national solar sales companies. Maryland's net metering program and state incentives made the savings pitch compelling — but many Baltimore homeowners are discovering that the reality does not match the projections. Maryland law provides strong consumer protection remedies.
Thousands of homeowners across Baltimore signed solar contracts after being promised dramatic savings — only to find themselves locked into agreements with escalating payments, underperforming systems, and no clear exit. If you are one of them, you have legal options.
Baltimore homeowners are protected by the Maryland Consumer Protection Act (Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 13-301), which prohibits unfair or deceptive trade practices in consumer transactions. The Act allows consumers to recover actual damages and attorney's fees. Maryland also has a 3-day cancellation right for home solicitation sales. The Maryland AG has authority to investigate and prosecute solar companies for deceptive practices.
Maryland's solar market attracted national sales companies that used the state's net metering program and incentives as selling points. The combination of dealer fees, tax credit complexity, and optimistic savings projections has left many Baltimore homeowners with agreements that cost more than expected. Maryland's consumer protection laws provide remedies for homeowners who were misled.
Most people have their solar canceled and still get to keep their equipment.
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Maryland has specific statutes governing solar sales, cooling-off periods, and required contract disclosures. Understanding your state rights is the first step to cancellation.
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