
Birmingham homeowners were targeted by solar sales companies despite Alabama Power's limited net metering program. Alabama's consumer protection laws provide remedies for homeowners who were misled about their solar contracts.
Thousands of homeowners across Birmingham 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.
Birmingham homeowners are protected by the Alabama Deceptive Trade Practices Act (Ala. Code § 8-19-5), which prohibits deceptive acts or practices in consumer transactions. The Act provides for actual damages, up to three times actual damages for knowing violations, and attorney's fees.
Alabama Power's net metering program is one of the most restrictive in the country, with very low compensation rates for excess solar production. Many homeowners were not told about these limitations during the sales process, resulting in savings that fell far short of projections.
Most people have their solar canceled and still get to keep their equipment.
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