
Cleveland homeowners were targeted by solar sales companies despite Lake Erie's notorious cloud cover. FirstEnergy customers were promised savings that often did not materialize. Ohio law provides consumer protection remedies.
Thousands of homeowners across Cleveland 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.
Cleveland homeowners are protected by the Ohio Consumer Sales Practices Act (O.R.C. § 1345.02), which provides for actual damages, treble damages for knowing violations, and attorney's fees.
Cleveland is one of the cloudiest cities in the United States, with only about 166 sunny days per year — significantly less than the national average. Lake Erie's influence creates persistent cloud cover, especially in winter. Solar sales companies routinely used overly optimistic sunshine projections for Cleveland installations.
Most people have their solar canceled and still get to keep their equipment.
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